ATI RN
Pharmacology CNS Drugs Classification Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 78-year-old man with a long history of seizure disorder controlled with phenytoin presents to his dentist for routine follow-up. Which of the following findings must the dentist be concerned about and evaluate for?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A novel medication to treat gastric motility disorders will act at the terminal step in the synthesis/breakdown of acetylcholine. Which of the following is the terminal step in the synthesis and release of acetylcholine?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Stimulation of inhibitory neurons causes which of the following effects at the postsynaptic membrane?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
An 8-year-old boy presents to the emergency department after seizure-like activity. During class, the teacher noted that the boy stare off for about 45 s. He has done this three times in the past. He would not respond to her during the episode and was confused for about 1 min following it. What is the most appropriate first-line therapy for this child?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A 42-year-old woman with feelings of sadness, despair, and tearfulness presents to her primary care physician for management. She has no prior medical or surgical history. Therapy with bupropion has begun. The treating physician must be aware of which of the following contraindications?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.