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Introduction to the Pharmacology of CNS Drugs Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 58 year-old postmenopausal woman has low bone mineral density. Chronic use of which of the following medications is most likely to have contributed to this woman's osteoporosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prednisone (choice C), a glucocorticoid, contributes to osteoporosis by inhibiting osteoblasts and increasing resorption, a common chronic use effect. Lovastatin (choice A), Metformin (choice B), and Propranolol (choice D) don't significantly affect bone density. Prednisone's impact is well-documented.
Question 2 of 5
Regarding drugs used in Parkinson's disease, which statement is true?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Which statement about nitrous oxide is true?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A 42-year-old woman is sunbathing on a very warm day. She falls asleep on the beach and then awakens with chills and sweats. She has no pertinent past medical or surgical history. Paramedics on the scene record a blood pressure of 80/40 mm Hg. Reflex responses of the autonomic nervous system would include which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
An 8-month-old girl is brought to the emergency department by her parents because she has been “acting funny.†They say she has been weaker than normal. She is afebrile but appears lethargic. While talking with the parents, you discover that they sometimes give her honey to calm her down and gave her a spoonful yesterday. What is the mechanism of the toxin likely causing her symptoms?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.