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Central Nervous System Stimulants and Related Drugs NCLEX Style Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Following are examples of generalized seizures, except
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Simple partial seizures are focal seizures and not generalized seizures making them an exception.
Question 2 of 5
The following receptors are affected by antipsychotic drugs EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antipsychotics (e.g., haloperidol) block central D2 (choice A) and 5-HT2 receptors (choice B) for efficacy, and muscarinic receptors (choice D) peripherally, causing side effects. Peripheral H2 receptors (choice C), involved in gastric acid secretion, aren't significantly affected; H1 antagonism occurs instead. This exception clarifies antipsychotic receptor profiles.
Question 3 of 5
What would the nurse teach a patient who is taking anticholinergic therapy for Parkinson disease? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because alcohol can enhance the side effects of anticholinergic therapy, such as dizziness and drowsiness. Alcohol can also worsen symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Choices B and C are incorrect because there is no direct interaction between cigarettes, caffeine, and anticholinergic therapy. Choice D is incorrect because while it may help relieve dry mouth, it is not specifically related to the use of anticholinergic therapy for Parkinson's disease.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following best describes the MAC of an inhalational anesthetic?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The MAC (minimum alveolar concentration) of an inhalational anesthetic is defined as the alveolar concentration at which 50% of patients do not move in response to a surgical stimulus. It is related to the blood/gas partition coefficient of the anesthetic, which determines the rate at which the anesthetic enters and leaves the bloodstream, influencing its potency.
Question 5 of 5
Induction of various forms of synaptic plasticity is more closely associated with ______ receptors
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: NMDA receptors are crucial for synaptic plasticity and long-term potentiation.