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CNS Drugs Pharmacology Questions
Question 1 of 5
Aspirin is used in treatment of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is used in acute rheumatic fever (choice D) for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, reducing joint pain and inflammation in this autoimmune condition post-streptococcal infection. Vertigo (choice A) isn't an inflammatory condition aspirin targets. Peptic ulcer (choice B) is a contraindication, as aspirin exacerbates ulceration via COX-1 inhibition. Acute bronchial asthma (choice C) may worsen with aspirin due to leukotriene overproduction in sensitive patients. Acute rheumatic fever aligns with aspirin's anti-inflammatory utility, making it the correct therapeutic indication.
Question 2 of 5
The following statements are correct about MAO inhibitors EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: MAO inhibitors (MAOIs) raise monoamine levels by blocking their breakdown (choice D), risking hypertensive crisis with tyramine-rich foods (choice A). Selegiline (choice B) selectively inhibits MAO-B. However, combining MAOIs with SSRIs (choice C) causes serotonin syndrome, a dangerous interaction, not a useful synergy, making it the wrong statement. This highlights critical drug interaction knowledge.
Question 3 of 5
Side effects of benzodiazepines include the following EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Narcotic analgesics include which of the following:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Aspirin has all the following effects EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.