APA Online CE Quiz |
No. 73 |
Title: RX Primer: The New Metabolic Warnings for Atypical Antipsychotics
| 1. | The American Diabetic Association recommends that all patients who are to be prescribed atypical antipsychotic medicines: | |
| A) | Have a complete personal and family medical history taken. | |
| B) | Be weighed. | |
| C) | Have waist circumference measured. | |
| D) | All of the above. | |
| 2. | Waist circumference should be measured: | |
| A) | At least weekly. | |
| B) | At least monthly. | |
| C) | At least annually. | |
| D) | At least every 5 years. | |
| 3. | Patients who have pre-existing diabetes mellitus: | |
| A) | Should have regular blood glucose levels checked. | |
| B) | Should never be prescribed an atypical antipsychotic. | |
| C) | Should never be prescribed a conventional antipsychotic. | |
| D) | Should always be kept on their antipsychotic. | |
| 4. | The FDA has determined that the following atypical antipsychotic is safe for people with diabetes: | |
| A) | Aripiprazole (AbilifyTM). | |
| B) | Cloxapine (ClozarilTM). | |
| C) | Olanzapine (ZyprexaTM). | |
| D) | None of the above. | |
| 5. | One of the conventional antipsychotics that seems to be weight-neutral is: | |
| A) | Chlorpromazine (ThorazineTM). | |
| B) | Molindone (MobanTM). | |
| C) | Thioridazine (MellarilTM). | |
| D) | None of the above. | |
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