Pharmacology & Medication Management Flashcards
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When integrating ACT with pharmacotherapy, which outcome is considered ideal?
Answer: Medication and ACT work synergistically to enhance psychological flexibility
The ideal integrated outcome is synergy — medication may reduce symptom burden while ACT builds psychological flexibility and coping skills.
A client on clonazepam for panic disorder asks why the medication is prescribed for only short-term use. The best explanation is:
Answer: Long-term use carries risk of physical dependence and cognitive impairment
Benzodiazepines like clonazepam carry significant risks of physical dependence and cognitive side effects with prolonged use.
Which antidepressant is most often prescribed for clients with both depression and chronic pain due to its dual mechanism?
Answer: Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
Duloxetine is an SNRI FDA-approved for both major depressive disorder and several chronic pain conditions.
A client taking quetiapine (Seroquel) for bipolar disorder reports significant weight gain and increased thirst. These symptoms most likely indicate a risk of:
Answer: Metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes
Atypical antipsychotics like quetiapine commonly cause metabolic side effects including weight gain, hyperglycemia, and dyslipidemia.
In an ACT framework, a client's avoidance of taking prescribed medication because it 'makes the anxiety real' is best understood as:
Answer: Experiential avoidance driven by fusion with anxiety-related thoughts
ACT conceptualizes this as experiential avoidance — the client is fused with the thought that taking medication confirms their anxiety is real.
Which medication requires regular blood level monitoring to ensure it stays within therapeutic range and avoid toxicity?
Answer: Lithium
Lithium has a narrow therapeutic index and requires regular serum level monitoring to prevent toxicity.
A client is prescribed bupropion (Wellbutrin). Which contraindication is most important to screen for before starting this medication?
Answer: History of seizure disorder or eating disorders
Bupropion lowers the seizure threshold and is contraindicated in clients with seizure disorders or eating disorders (which increase seizure risk).