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Central Nervous System Stimulants and Related Drugs NCLEX Style Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 42-year-old man is diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. He has tried diet and exercise without success. A second-generation sulfonylurea agent is prescribed. Which of the following is the most likely side effect he will experience?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
Diethylstilbestrol (DES) should never be used in pregnant women because it is associated with all of the following EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: DES, a synthetic estrogen, causes deep vein thrombosis (choice A), feminization of male offspring (choice B), and miscarriages (choice C) in pregnancy, linked to historical congenital anomalies (e.g., vaginal adenocarcinoma). Virilization of female offspring (choice D) isn't reported; DES mimics estrogen, not androgens. This exception highlights its teratogenic risks, banning its use in pregnancy.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following antipsychotics (in excess dose) is responsible for cardiac arrhythmias?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements regarding drugs of abuse is true?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Regarding ketamine, which statement is true?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.