Description : Carbamazepine possesses the following property not shared by phenytoin: A. Modification of maximal electroshock seizures B. Raising threshold for pentylenetetrazol convulsions C. Suppression of complex partial seizures D. Amelioration of trigeminal neuralgia
Last Answer : B. Raising threshold for pentylenetetrazol convulsions
Description : Which of the following is NOT CHARACTERISTIC of trigeminal neuralgia?** A. The pain usually last for few seconds up to a minute in the early stages of the disease B. The pain is usually ... of the forehead E. It is a paroxysmal in nature and may respond to the treatment with Carbamazepine
Last Answer : D. An attack of pain is usually preceded by sweating in the region of the forehead
Description : The drug of choice for trigeminal neuralgia is: A. Aspirin B. Imipramine C. Carbamazepine D. Valproic acid
Last Answer : C. Carbamazepine
Description : A 37 years-old patient presents with paroxysmal pain on the left eye that he thinks is related to his maxillary posterior teeth. The pain comes in recurrent bursts and is aggravated by stress and ... diagnosis is: A. Migraine B. Cluster headache C. Trigeminal neuralgia D. Temporal neuritis
Last Answer : B. Cluster headache
Description : A patient presents to you with a history of local pain in the lower right posterior region, insisting that you extract his lower teeth. The teeth in question are vital without any pathology. You diagnosis is: A. Odontalgia B. Referred pain C. Trigeminal neuralgia
Last Answer : C. Trigeminal neuralgia
Description : Loss of sensation in the lower lip may be produced by,CHECK ADC M07 A. Bell’s palsy B. Traumatic bone cyst C. Trigeminal neuralgia D. Fracture in the mandible first molar region E. Ludwig’s angina
Last Answer : D. Fracture in the mandible first molar region E. Ludwig’s angina
Description : Select the antiepileptic drug that in addition is a preferred treatment for post herpetic neuralgia and pain due to diabetic neuropathy: A. Carbamazepine B. Gabapentin C. Lamotrigine D. Primidone
Last Answer : B. Gabapentin
Description : Which of the following is the most suitable drug for a 6-year-old girl suffering from absence seizures with occasional generalized tonic-clonic seizures: A. Ethosuccimide B. Sodium valproate C. Carbamazepine D. Phenytoin
Last Answer : B. Sodium valproate
Description : he antiepileptic drug which suppresses maximal electroshock as well as kindled seizures, raises pentylenetetrazol threshold and is effective in both generalized tonic-clonic as well as absence seizures is: A. Phenytoin B. Carbamazepine C. Sodium valproate D. Ethosuximide
Last Answer : C. Sodium valproate
Description : The following antiepileptic drug is likely to cause hyponatremia as a side effect, especially in elderly patients: A. Primidone B. Carbamazepine C. Phenytoin D. Sodium valproate
Last Answer : B. Carbamazepine
Description : The following drug displaces plasma protein bound phenytoin as well as decreases its metabolism: A. Carbamazepine B. Sodium valproate C. Cimetidine D. Chloramphenicol
Description : The preferred drug for status epilepticus is: A. Intravenous diazepam B. Intravenous phenytoin sodium C. Intramuscular phenobarbitone D. Rectal diazepam
Last Answer : A. Intravenous diazepam
Description : The preferred drug for suppressing febrile convulsions is: A. Intramuscular phenobarbitone B. Intravenous phenytoin C. Rectal diazepam D. Oral sodium valproate
Last Answer : C. Rectal diazepam
Description : A person was unable to close his right eye. There is dribbling of saliva from right angle of his mouth and he in unable to make a pout. The probable diagnosis is Options: 1) Bell’s Palsy 2) Trigeminal Neuralgia 3) Optic Nerve Injury 4) Oculomotor Nerve Injury
Last Answer : Correct Answer: 1) Bell’s Palsy
Description : How to Treat Trigeminal Neuralgia
Last Answer : How to Treat Trigeminal Neuralgia Trigeminal Neuralgia, also known as tic douloureux, is the frequent occurrence of stabbing facial pains. Here are some tips you can follow to treat this condition. ... too hot or too cold foods. These may trigger another pain attack. Avoid shaving your face.
Description : What is NOT TRUE in relation to the prescription of 5mg or 10mg of diazepam for sedation?check A. Patient commonly complain of post operative headache T B. An acceptable level of anxiolytic ... to 8 hours post operatively T E. As Benzodiazepine the action can be reversed with FlumazepilNE T
Last Answer : C. There is a profound amnesic action and no side affects not sure
Description : An epileptic woman controlled by phenytoin therapy conceives. Which of the following measures is most appropriate: A. Medical termination of pregnancy B. Withdraw phenytoin therapy C. ... lowest effective level D. Substitute phenytoin with a combination of carbamazepine and sodium valproate
Last Answer : C. Gradually reduce phenytoin dose to the lowest effective level
Description : In regard to Benzodiazepines: a. Increases R.E.M. sleep. b. Has a hangover effects because of active metabolism. c. Includes carbamazepine. d. Can be used safely on children as it achieves reliable effects.
Last Answer : b. Has a hangover effects because of active metabolism.
Description : In regard to Benzodiazepines: A. Increases R.E.M. sleep B. Has a hangover effects because of active metabolism C. Includes carbamazepine D. Can be used safely on children as it achieves reliable effects
Last Answer : B. Has a hangover effects because of active metabolism
Description : Gagging reflex is caused by: A. Trigeminal nerve B. Glossopharyngeal C. Facial nerve D. Recurrent laryngeal
Last Answer : B. Glossopharyngeal
Description : Which of the following are not supplied by the mandibular division of trigeminal:** A. Anterior part of digastric B. Masseter muscle C. Buccinator
Last Answer : C. Buccinator
Description : Which one of the following types of pain is most likely to be associated with craniomandibular disorders: A. Exacerbated pain by hot or cold food B. Keeps patient awake at night C. Associated with muscle tenderness D. Associated with trigger spots related to the trigeminal nerve
Last Answer : C. Associated with muscle tenderness
Description : The elimination half life of Diazepam is in the range of: A. 2-5 hours B. 5-12 hours C. 12-30 hours D. 30-48 hours E. 48-96 hours
Last Answer : C. 12-30 hours
Description : What is TRUE about Benzodiazepine and diazepam in 5-10mg oral dose used for oral sedation in dentistry: A. Good analgesic effect if given 1 hour prior to dental sessions B. Would be reversed ... Benzodiazepam C. Post operative headache D. There is a profound amnesic action and no side affects
Last Answer : B. Would be reversed by flumazepil because it is a Benzodiazepam
Description : The drug which produces vasoconstriction despite being an a adrenergic blocker is (a) Phenoxybenzamine (b) Ergotamine (c) Dihydroergotoxine (d) Tolazoline
Last Answer : Ans: B
Description : The drug which produces vasoconstriction despite being an α adrenergic blocker is: A. Phenoxybenzamine B. Ergotamine C. Dihydroergotoxine D. Tolazoline
Last Answer : B. Ergotamine
Description : Have you ever taken tegretol for bipolar disorder?
Last Answer : answer:Don't know about Tegretol. How many different meds have you tried? Have you tried Lithium yet? I know people who have tried a dozen meds and still not got something that really works. So be ... can. No one takes a drug when the side effects are horrible. So the drug is really useless.
Description : The drug of choice for tropical eosinophilia is: A. Carbamazepine B. Diethyl carbamazine citrate C. Carbetapentane D. Clomiphene citrate
Last Answer : B. Diethyl carbamazine citrate
Description : The following drug reduces urine volume in both pituitary origin as well as renal diabetes insipidus and is orally active: A. Vasopressin B. Hydrochlorothiazide C. Chlorpropamide D. Carbamazepine
Last Answer : B. Hydrochlorothiazide
Description : The following drug can be used as an alternative to lithium in mania and bipolar illness: A. Carbamazepine B. Carisoprodol C. Clomipramine D. Diethyl carbamazine
Last Answer : A. Carbamazepine
Description : The following antiepileptic drug raises pentylene tetrazol seizure threshold but does not modify maximal electroshock seizures: A. Ethosuximide B. Carbamazepine C. Primidone D. Phenobarbitone
Last Answer : A. Ethosuximide
Description : Select the antiepileptic drug that is effective in manicdepressive illness as well: A. Ethosuccimide B. Primidone C. Phenobarbitone D. Carbamazepine
Last Answer : D. Carbamazepine
Description : Which of the following drug is not needed to be TDM? a) Carbamazepine. b) Penicillin. c) Digoxin. d) Gentamicin.
Last Answer : b) Penicillin.
Description : Phenytoin: 1) is a benzalkonium Derivative 2) is clinically effective serum level is in the range on 2-10 micrograms/ml. 3) A steady state blood level is achieved by 2-5 days 4) Can be used in management of alchohol withdrawl syndrome 5) Is the drug of choice in absence seizures.
Last Answer : Answers-4 Phenytoin is an imidazolidine derivative.It relates to barbiturates in chemical structure. Clinically effective seum level is in the range on 10-20 micrograms/ml. A steady state blood level is achieved by 7-10 days.
Description : A 35 yr old pt she is on phenytoin since she was 29 due to partial epilipsy she didn’t have any attack since. She want to stop taking the drug due to facial hair growth: a. It is reasonable to stop it now b. Stop it after 6 months c. Stop after 10 years d. Don’t stop it
Last Answer : a. It is reasonable to stop it now
Description : The following adverse effect(s) of phenytoin is/are related to high plasma drug concentration: A. Ataxia B. Hirsutism C. Gum hyperplasia D. All of the above
Last Answer : A. Ataxia
Description : The following antiepileptic drug is most likely to impair learning and memory, and produce behavioral abnormalities in children: A. Valproic acid B. Phenobarbitone C. Phenytoin D. Ethosuximide
Last Answer : B. Phenobarbitone
Description : The following drug can cause rickets in children by interfering with vitamin D action: A. Tetracycline B. Digoxin C. Phenytoin D. Ciprofloxacin
Last Answer : C. Phenytoin
Description : In a patient of diabetes mellitus maintained on insulin therapy, administration of the following drug can vitiate glycaemia control: A. Prednisolone B. Prazosin C. Paracetamol D. Phenytoin
Last Answer : A. Prednisolone
Description : Which of the following is an idiosyncratic adverse drug reaction: A. Muscle dystonia caused by triflupromazine B. Insomnia after taking pentobarbitone C. Precipitation of asthma by morphine D. Gum hyperplasia caused by phenytoin
Last Answer : B. Insomnia after taking pentobarbitone
Description : A drug which produces qualitatively different actions when administered through different routes is: A. Phenytoin sodium B. Hydralazine C. Magnesium sulfate D. Nitroglycerine
Last Answer : C. Magnesium sulfate
Description : Which of the following is a weakly acidic drug: A. Atropine sulfate B. Chloroquine phosphate C. Ephedrine hydrochloride D. Phenytoin sodium
Last Answer : D. Phenytoin sodium
Description : Which of the following drug is implicated in the causation of osteomalacia of the bone? A. Steroid B. Estrogen C. Heparin D. Phenytoin
Last Answer : D. Phenytoin
Description : Which of the following drug does not require therapeutic drug monitoring? a) Digitoxin. b) Gentamycin. c) Phenytoin. d) Paracetamol
Last Answer : d) Paracetamol
Description : Which drug is used to cure Hypertension? (1) Risedronate (2) Diazepam (3) Folic Acid (4) Hydralazine
Last Answer : (4) Hydralazine Explanation: Hydralazine, sold under the brand name Apresoline among others, is a medication used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Description : Select the drug which should not be used to treat neurotic anxiety and tension syndromes despite having antianxiety action: A. Buspirone B. Chlorpromazine C. Diazepam D. Alprazolam
Last Answer : B. Chlorpromazine