Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. The use of thyroid agents for increasing metabolism as a part of a weight reduction program is
an excellent adjunctive therapy in euthyroid persons.
2. Corticosteroid therapy is considered curative.
3. The dosages of Mirapex and Requip are the same dosage when given for RLS as is used for
Parkinson’s disease.
4. Phenobarbital, a sedative-hypnotic, is used to treat seizure disorders.
5. The DEA and FDA are currently working toward making hydrocodone-containing drugs
schedule II due to abuse and high prescribing rates. This will result in no refills and limits on
providers who can prescribe.
1. False
These may induce life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias.
2. False
It is a supportive therapy and is generally used with other medications.
3. False
The dosages are reduced for RLS to 10-20% of that used for
Parkinson’s disease.
4. True
5. True
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