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Central Nervous System Stimulants and Related Drugs NCLEX Style Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 34-year-old woman with chronic irritable bowel syndrome with predominance of diarrhea and left lower quadrant pain begins smoking in response to the numerous stresses in her personal and professional life. She smokes one pack per day. She presents to her primary care physician for treatment of her irritable bowel syndrome. The physician expects a change in which of the following symptoms of her irritable bowel syndrome?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nicotine can exacerbate diarrhea in patients with irritable bowel syndrome, particularly those with diarrhea-predominant IBS.
Question 2 of 5
The arthritis therapy least likely to cause gastric ulceration is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acetaminophen is not an NSAID and does not cause gastric ulceration.
Question 3 of 5
Peak serum level of orally administered lithium is usually achieved in
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lithium reaches its peak serum levels typically within 2 to 4 hours after oral administration.
Question 4 of 5
Diazoxide is an effective hypotensive, but it is not used long-term because
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diazoxide has multiple adverse effects including hyperglycemia fluid retention and hyperuricemia.
Question 5 of 5
Select the anticholinesterase drug that is being used to afford symptomatic improvement in Alzheimer's disease
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tacrine was one of the first acetylcholinesterase inhibitors used to treat Alzheimer's disease.