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CNS Stimulants Drugs Pharmacology Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
All the following are complications of large doses of glucocorticoids, EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A 27-year-old woman with amenorrhea, infertility, and galactorrhea was treated with a drug that successfully restored ovulation and menstruation. Before being given the drug, the woman was carefully questioned about previous mental health problems, which she did not have. The drug used to treat this patient was probably:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bromocriptine (choice A), a dopamine agonist, treats hyperprolactinemia (causing amenorrhea, infertility, galactorrhea) by inhibiting prolactin, restoring ovulation. Mental health screening avoids psychosis risk. Desmopressin (choice B), HGH (choice C), and Octreotide (choice D) target different conditions. Bromocriptine fits the scenario.
Question 3 of 5
A 33 year old lady with type 2 diabetes mellitus presents in early pregnancy. Which of the following is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following best describes appropriate protocols for withdrawal of glucocorticoids from a patient who has been taking large doses for 6 months?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The estrogen that is used in most combined hormonal contraceptives is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ethinyl estradiol (choice B) is the synthetic estrogen in most combined oral contraceptives (COCs), paired with progestins for ovulation suppression and cycle control, due to its potency and oral bioavailability. Clomiphene (choice A) induces ovulation, Estrone (choice C) is weaker and not used, Norgestrel (choice D) is a progestin. Ethinyl estradiol's widespread use reflects its efficacy in contraception, critical for understanding COC pharmacology and patient counseling.