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Pharmacology CNS Drugs Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
The following drug is used to induce ovulation:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following glucocorticoids is a prodrug:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
An 8 year old obese girl, diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. The child will have to start taking insulin injections and not oral drugs because:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
When initiating T4 therapy for an elderly patient with long-standing hypothyroidism, it is important to begin with small doses to avoid:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In elderly hypothyroid patients, small T4 doses (choice D) prevent cardiac overstimulation (e.g., tachycardia, angina) due to increased sensitivity and comorbidities. Exophthalmos (choice A) is hyperthyroid, renal failure (choice B) and hemolysis (choice C) aren't typical risks. Cardiac caution is key.
Question 5 of 5
The PPAR-γ receptor that is activated by thiazolidinediones increases tissue sensitivity to insulin by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.