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Central Nervous System Stimulants and Related Drugs NCLEX Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is providing medication instructions to a patient with acute muscle spasms who has been prescribed cyclobenzaprine. Which statement indicates to the nurse that the patient understands the instructions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Correct Answer: A Rationale: 1. Cyclobenzaprine can cause drowsiness, so it is recommended to take it at bedtime. 2. Taking it with a glass of milk can help minimize stomach upset. 3. The patient's understanding is demonstrated by planning to take it with milk for optimal effect and compliance. Summary: B: Incorrect. While cyclobenzaprine can be taken at bedtime, the patient's understanding is not demonstrated by this statement. C: Incorrect. Drinking alcohol, even in moderation, can increase drowsiness and impair cognitive function. D: Incorrect. Grapefruit juice can interact with cyclobenzaprine, leading to potentially harmful side effects.
Question 2 of 5
A 3-year-old boy was brought to the emergency department with dilated pupils, dry mouth, red and dry skin, and a body temperature of 103.4°F. Vital signs were blood pressure 90/50 mm Hg, pulse 122 bpm, respirations 24/min. The central and peripheral symptoms of this patient were most likely mediated by the blockade of which of the following receptors?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A 46-year-old woman complained of daytime sleepiness after starting an antihistamine for allergic rhinitis. The physician explained that drowsiness was most likely due to inhibition of the action of histaminergic neurons in the brain. Which of the following brain regions was most likely involved in the adverse effect of this drug?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following pairs of neurotransmitters are thought to be most involved in seizure disorders?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter that helps regulate neuronal excitability, while glutamate is an excitatory neurotransmitter that promotes neuronal activity. Imbalance between these two neurotransmitters can lead to seizure disorders. Therefore, the pair of neurotransmitters most involved in seizure disorders is GABA and glutamate.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following adverse effects were most likely to occur during the first days of therapy with sertraline and diazepam?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Excessive sedation and drowsiness are common adverse effects of benzodiazepines like diazepam, especially when combined with other CNS depressants like sertraline. This can lead to impaired cognitive and motor function, making activities like driving dangerous. It is important for healthcare providers to monitor patients closely for these side effects to ensure their safety.