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Central Nervous System Stimulants and Related Drugs NCLEX Style Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Corticosteroids are used in treatment of the following conditions EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A 42-year-old man is diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. He has tried diet and exercise without success. A second-generation sulfonylurea agent is prescribed. Which of the following is the most likely side effect he will experience?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
In the treatment of congenital adrenal hyperplasia in which there is excess production of cortisol precursor, the purpose of administration of synthetic glucocorticoid is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Diethylstilbestrol (DES) should never be used in pregnant women because it is associated with all of the following EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: DES, a synthetic estrogen, causes deep vein thrombosis (choice A), feminization of male offspring (choice B), and miscarriages (choice C) in pregnancy, linked to historical congenital anomalies (e.g., vaginal adenocarcinoma). Virilization of female offspring (choice D) isn't reported; DES mimics estrogen, not androgens. This exception highlights its teratogenic risks, banning its use in pregnancy.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following antipsychotics (in excess dose) is responsible for cardiac arrhythmias?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.