ATI RN
CNS Drugs Pharmacology Questions
Question 1 of 5
Probenecid is effective in the treatment of gout because it:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A 55-year-old woman undergoes surgery. She receives several drugs for preoperative care and intraoperative. Toward the end of the procedure she develops hyperthermia, hypertension, hyperkalemia, muscle rigidity, and metabolic acidosis. Which of the following drugs is most likely to have participated in this reaction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A 5-year-old child is admitted to the hospital with low grade fever and a persistent cough. His throat culture is negative, his fever has resolved, and all that is left is slight cough. Which of the following is an OTC opioid antitussive could the paediatrician recommend for this child?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Minipill hormonal contraception is composed of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The minipill (choice D) contains only low-dose progestin, thickening cervical mucus and altering endometrium to prevent pregnancy, ideal for those avoiding estrogen (e.g., breastfeeding). Choices A and B describe combined pills, choice C isn't a standard contraceptive. Progestin-only composition reduces estrogen-related risks, a key option in contraception.
Question 5 of 5
Propylthiouracil can produce:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.