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CNS Pharmacology Drug Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
Aspirin is useful in treatment of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aspirin treats simple headaches (choice B) via COX inhibition, reducing prostaglandin-mediated pain. Bronchial asthma (choice A) may worsen with aspirin due to leukotriene shifts. Peptic ulcer (choice C) is contraindicated due to GI irritation. Viral infections in children (choice D) risk Reye's syndrome with aspirin. Headache relief is a standard use, reflecting its analgesic efficacy.
Question 2 of 5
The following are true about neurolept analgesia EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Neurolept analgesia, from droperidol (antipsychotic) and fentanyl (opioid) (choice A), provides analgesia (choice D) and antiemetic effects (choice C) without full unconsciousness, unlike general anesthesia. Loss of consciousness (choice B) isn't typical; patients remain responsive. This exception defines its use in procedures needing sedation and pain control.
Question 3 of 5
Drugs useful in treatment of mania include the following EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Anti-psychotic drugs include the following EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following anticonvulsants is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to tricyclic antidepressants?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Carbamazepine (choice C), structurally similar to tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), is contraindicated in TCA-hypersensitive patients due to cross-reactivity risks. Phenytoin (choice A), Ethosuximide (choice B), and Phenobarbital (choice D) lack this similarity. This reflects chemical structure impacting safety.