ATI RN
Pharmacology CNS Drugs Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 62-year-old woman with mild MS has some mild difficulty with walking. She is interested in becoming more active with walking and is considering walking a 3.1-mile event with her daughter. Which of the following agents may be beneficial in assisting her with improved ambulation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A 34-year-old man suffers a seizure while in a shopping mall. Witnesses tell the paramedics that the individual lost consciousness and then had rapid contraction and relaxation of his extremities. He then awoke and was confused. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A 72-year-old man is brought to his physician by his son. The son complains that this patient has been becoming forgetful, confused, moody, and aggressive over the past few months. Which of the following neurotransmitter changes is characteristic of Alzheimer's disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A 34-year-old woman with multiple sclerosis presents with uncontrollable muscle spasms. The physician prescribes tizanidine to help control the spasms. Tizanidine's mechanism of action is most similar to which of the following drugs?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A 7-year-old boy is brought to the clinic by his mother for a well-child checkup. Physical exam is normal, and he is in no acute distress. A few months ago, he started taking atomoxetine for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. His mother has been pleased with the results but has one complaint that the physician immediately recognizes as a common side effect of atomoxetine. Which of the following is most likely the mother's complaint?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.