Briefly discuss the following situations:

a) Treatment of a benzodiazepine overdose with flumazenil.

b) Treatment of Parkinsonism in patients who take antipsychotics.

c) Treatment of elderly patients with imipramine (TCA).

d) Treatment of a 25-year old woman with phenytoin.

Describe indications and contra-indications for the use of α- and β-adrenergic blockers.

Examples of Exam question by Prof. Casteels

Examples of Exam question by Prof. Ulens

1) Discuss Discuss effects, side effects and therapeutic indications of glucocorticoids/ Discuss the noradrenergic synaps and the different classes of drugs acting on

it. Discuss the therapeutic options in the treatment of angor. Discuss effects and side effects of beta blockers.

2) Case Report: Discuss

3) What is the best option? Explain why. Depressive patient with cardiac dysfunction: TCA or SSRI Potentiation of the analgesic effect of ASA: ibuprofen or codeine Nervousness in a formula 1 racer: propranolol – benzodiazepine Overdose morphine: buprenorfine or naloxone

4) Fill in the table