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CNS Stimulants Drugs Pharmacology Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 53-year-old woman with seizure disorder, bipolar disorder, and trigeminal neuralgia presents to her primary care physician for follow-up and treatment. She has no new complaints. Which of the following medications may serve to treat all of her earlier mentioned problems?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
An 83-year-old man is brought to the clinic by his family with complaints stating he can no longer perform his daily activities or be trusted to live on his own. During his neurological exam, he presents with moderate memory loss, apraxia, and anomia. Also, he displays aggressive behaviors throughout the physical exam. He was diagnosed to be in an early stage of Alzheimer's disease. What class of drugs would be most helpful in treating the patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A 15-year-old boy attempts suicide and is brought to the emergency department by the local rescue squad. He was found in the garage with an opened spray bottle of insecticide nearby. He has lost consciousness. His heart rate is 45 beats/minute, and his blood pressure is 80/40 mm Hg. He is sweating and salivating profusely. What is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A 71-year-old man with gradual impairment in short-term memory and speech is thought to have Alzheimer's disease. His primary care physician begins him on rivastigmine. This agent will most likely cause which of the following effects?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A 68-year-old woman with a long history of sadness, gloom, and weight loss presents to her primary care physician for treatment. She is treated with a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. Which of the following statements is true?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.