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Pharmacology CNS Drugs Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 66-year-old woman with osteoporosis is prescribed alendronate. What is the mechanism of action of alendronate sodium?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alendronate (choice A), a bisphosphonate, inhibits osteoclast activity, reducing bone resorption, increasing density in osteoporosis. It doesn't increase Ca2/Mg2 reabsorption (choice B), boost calcitriol (choice C), or alter phosphate reabsorption broadly (choice D). Osteoclast inhibition is its core action, vital for bone health.
Question 2 of 5
Which opioid is associated with seizures when given in high doses to patients with renal failure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Which statement about inhaled anesthetics is true?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following DOES NOT increase the susceptibility of a nerve fibre to conduction blockade by a local anaesthetic?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A 71-year-old man will undergo a prostate needle biopsy under anesthesia because of his low pain tolerance and high level of anxiety. The procedure is estimated to take approximately 10 min to complete. Which of the following is the most appropriate anesthetic agent for the patient to receive?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.