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Tenex (guanfacine) Medication
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Tenex Brand Names & Generic
Tenex Introduction & Indications
Tenex Dosage & Administration
Tenex Pharmacological Effects
Tenex Pharmacokinetics & Warning
Tenex Drug Interactions
Tenex Common Side Effects
Tenex Contraindications
Tenex Augmenting Combos For Partial Response
Tenex Recommended Lab Test & Overdose
Tenex Tapering Withdrawal
Tenex Special Populations
Tenex Important Pearls
Tenex Pdf
Tenex Quiz
Tenex Quiz
“This quiz will evaluate your knowledge about Tenex medication”
Q1: What is the primary mechanism of action of Tenex?
A) Dopamine reuptake inhibition
B) Serotonin reuptake inhibition
C) Alpha-2A adrenergic receptor agonist
D) GABA receptor modulation
Q2: What is Tenex primarily used to treat?
A) Anxiety disorders
B) Hypertension
C) Depression
D) Insomnia
Q3: What is the primary use of Tenex in the treatment of ADHD?
A) To improve attention
B) To reduce hyperactivity and impulsivity
C) To treat comorbid anxiety
D) To enhance cognitive function
Q4: How is Tenex typically dosed for ADHD?
A) Once daily
B) Twice daily
C) Once daily at bedtime
D) As needed
Q5.How does Tenex (Guanfacine IR) primarily lower blood pressure?
A) By blocking beta receptors
B) By dilating blood vessels through alpha-2A receptor agonism
C) By increasing heart rate
D) By reducing fluid retention
Q6.Which of the following is a common side effect of Tenex?
A) Increased heart rate
B) Sedation
C) Insomnia
D) Weight gain
Q7.In addition to hypertension, Tenex is sometimes used off-label for which condition?
A) Insomnia
B) Anxiety
C) ADHD
D) Migraines
Q8.What should be monitored regularly in patients taking Tenex ?
A) Blood glucose levels
B) Cholesterol levels
C) Blood pressure and heart rate
D) Liver function
Q9.Tenex may interact with which type of medication, increasing the risk of enhanced sedative effects?
A) Stimulants
B) NSAIDs
C) Benzodiazepines
D) Statins
Q10.Which patient population should use Tenex with caution due to the risk of excessive drowsiness?
A) Children
B) Elderly
C) Adults with hypertension
D) Pregnant women
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