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Central Nervous System Stimulants and Related Drugs NCLEX Style Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Hyperthyroidism can be treated by the following EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Carbimazole (choice A) and Propylthiouracil (choice D) treat hyperthyroidism by inhibiting thyroid hormone synthesis, Propranolol (choice C) manages symptoms. Carbamazepine (choice B), an anticonvulsant, is unrelated, making it the exception. This clarifies antithyroid therapy.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following drugs would be useful to treat the patient's condition of repeated head jerking, blinking, and grimacing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aripiprazole is an antipsychotic medication that is commonly used to treat symptoms of Tourette syndrome, which includes tics like head jerking, blinking, and grimacing. Fluoxetine, clonazepam, naltrexone, and imipramine are not typically used for treating tics associated with Tourette syndrome.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following signs and symptoms did the girl most likely experience just after smoking?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The symptoms described in the scenario, such as elevated mood, rapid speech, muscle twitching, and dilated pupils, are consistent with the effects of marijuana use. Increased heart rate is a common physiological response to smoking marijuana due to the drug's impact on the cardiovascular system. Additionally, euphoria and uncontrollable laughter are typical psychological effects of marijuana use, further supporting the choice of increased heart rate as the correct answer.
Question 4 of 5
One effect that theophylline, nitroglycerin, isoproterenol, and histamine have in common is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: These drugs can increase heart rate (tachycardia) through various mechanisms.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements concerning morphine and hydromorphone is true?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hydromorphone is more potent than morphine because it requires a lower dose (smaller ED50) to produce the same analgesic effect.