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Central Nervous System Stimulants and Related Drugs NCLEX Style Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Following analgesics are frequently employed as supplemental drugs during general anesthesia.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Opioids like fentanyl meperidine and alfentanil are commonly used for analgesia in anesthesia.
Question 2 of 5
Losartan differs from enalapril in the following respect
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Unlike ACE inhibitors like enalapril losartan does not increase bradykinin levels reducing the risk of cough and angioedema.
Question 3 of 5
Match the description with the appropriate agent.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cimetidine decreases theophylline clearance; Ipratropium has anticholinergic activity with few side effects; Albuterol has high β2-adrenergic selectivity.
Question 4 of 5
A 73-year-old man presents to his primary care physician complaining of a weak stream and nocturia four times at night. He is very sensitive to the medication side effects and is reluctant to take medications for this reason. Physical examination reveals a mildly enlarged prostate. Treatment of this condition may involve the use of which of the following agents to minimize side effects?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tamsulosin is an α1-adrenergic receptor antagonist that is selective for the prostate and bladder neck, minimizing systemic side effects like hypotension.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following antihypertensive agents should be avoided in elderly patients?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Methyldopa is associated with a high risk of orthostatic hypotension sedation and cognitive impairment in elderly patients.