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Introduction to the Pharmacology of CNS Drugs Questions
Question 1 of 5
Drug treatment of anxiety states includes the following:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diazepam (choice A), a benzodiazepine, reduces anxiety via GABA. Buspirone (choice B), a 5-HT1A agonist, offers non-sedating anxiolysis. Propranolol (choice C), a beta-blocker, manages physical symptoms (e.g., tachycardia). ‘All of the above' (choice D) reflects their combined utility in anxiety, covering acute and chronic needs.
Question 2 of 5
Drugs useful in anxiety states include the following EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
An advantage of dextromethorphan over codeine as an antitussive is that it:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Salicylic acid is used primarily as a (an):
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following agents are known to reduce the renal excretion of lithium?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thiazides (choice B) reduce lithium excretion by increasing proximal tubule reabsorption, risking toxicity. Triamterene (choice A), a potassium-sparing diuretic, Beta-blockers (choice C), and Alpha-blockers (choice D) don't significantly affect lithium. This interaction is critical in bipolar management.