Of the axons involved in the transmission of pain, which one is...

Of the axons involved in the transmission of pain, which one is thinly myelinated and conducts that first feeling of pain that is often felt as coming on as a sharp, rapid feeling?

A.

ß-∆ fibers

B.

A-∆ fibers

C.

A-ß fibers

D.

C fibers

Patient is a 10-year-old female with diagnosed ADHD who was started on Ritalin 5 mg twice a day over 2 months ago. She is still experiencing the triad of symptoms associated with ADHD (impaired attention, impulsivity, and excessive motor activity). Her mother reports that she is now having difficulty in falling asleep since starting the medication. She has been on no other anti-ADHD medications and the mother reports full compliance with medication regimen. What is the appropriate recommendation to make based on this scenario?

A.

Recommend psychotherapy in addition to current treatment

B.

Switch to low dose Focalin

C.

Add Clonidine

D.

Switch to low-dose Adderall and titrate as appropriate in addition to psychotherapy

What baseline levels should you perform before initiating an anti-ADHD medication?

Electrolytes, height, weight, white-blood cells

ECHO, heart rate, pulse

Height, weight, blood pressure, pulse

Blood pressure and pulse

This medication cannot be used for more than 5 days, it is a non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drug, and it is often substituted for morphine due to its rapid onset and high potency. What is this medication?

A.

Naproxen

B.

Ketorolac

C.

Sulindac

D.

Etodolac

Which medication(s) requires a test dose to determine accurate use of the drug (i.e., how addicted the patient truly is on a certain drug) before beginning a titration schedule to withdrawal the patient?

1. Butalbital
2. Lorazepam
3. Hydrocodone

A.

I only

B.

II only

C.

III only

D.

I and II

Which of the following drugs is often used in the management of opioid addiction due to its ceiling effect?

A.

Buprenorphine

B.

Naloxone

C.

Clonidine

D.

Methadone

hich club drug is structurally similar to GABA?

A.

3,4 - methylendedioxy-methamphetamine

B.

Ketamine

C.

γ-hydroxybutyrate

D.

Ecstasy

Select all the criteria for what is considered "At-Risk Drinking."

1. Women: > 7 drinks in any given week
2. Men: > 4 drinks per day
3. Women: > 4 drinks per day
4. Men: > 14 drinks per week

A.

I, and II

B.

I, II, and IV

C.

I, II, and III

D.

III and IV

Drug addiction includes many prescription medications and illegal substances. Of the drugs listed, which ones can be withdrawn abruptly WITHOUT medical intervention to prevent withdraw seizures?

A.

Alcohol

B.

Adderall

C.

Lorazepam

D.

Butalbital

Y. R. is a 35-year-old woman who presents to your clinic today complaining of ankle pain. She said she was running the trail when she saw a snake. During a quick turn to run away from the snake, she twisted her ankle. Which of the following medications may be a good choice in helping Y. R. with her pain?

A.

Oxycodone

B.

Amitriptyline

C.

Ibuprofen

D.

Duloxetine