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Central Nervous System Stimulants and Related Drugs NCLEX Style Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
All of the following medications should be avoided in the third trimester of pregnancy, except
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acetaminophen is considered safe during pregnancy, while NSAIDs, warfarin, lithium, and aspirin pose risks in the third trimester.
Question 2 of 5
A 34-year-old woman with chronic irritable bowel syndrome with predominance of diarrhea and left lower quadrant pain begins smoking in response to the numerous stresses in her personal and professional life. She smokes one pack per day. She presents to her primary care physician for treatment of her irritable bowel syndrome. The physician expects a change in which of the following symptoms of her irritable bowel syndrome?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nicotine can exacerbate diarrhea in patients with irritable bowel syndrome, particularly those with diarrhea-predominant IBS.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following molecular actions in the enteric nervous system most likely mediated the adverse effect of the drug in the 54-year-old woman?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The drug causing diarrhea in the woman is most likely paroxetine, which increases serotonergic activity in the enteric nervous system, leading to the adverse effect of diarrhea.
Question 4 of 5
Induction of various forms of synaptic plasticity is more closely associated with ______ receptors
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: NMDA receptors are crucial for synaptic plasticity and long-term potentiation.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following drugs most likely caused the patient's symptoms?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The symptoms described in the patient, such as difficulty in urinating and constipation, are common side effects of tricyclic antidepressants like Amitriptyline. This drug has anticholinergic properties that can lead to these symptoms.