The following receptors are affected by antipsychotic drugs EXCEPT:

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Question 1 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 2 of 5

Which of the following is useful in treatment of trigeminal neuralgia:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Carbamazepine (choice D), an anticonvulsant, treats trigeminal neuralgia by stabilizing sodium channels, reducing nerve firing. Phenylbutazone (choice A), an NSAID, and Morphine (choice B), an opioid, aren't first-line. Atropine (choice C), an anticholinergic, is irrelevant. Carbamazepine is the standard therapy.

Question 3 of 5

Morphine can be used for all the following therapeutic indications EXCEPT:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following are NOT correctly paired?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following drugs has been associated with Reye's syndrome in children?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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