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Introduction to the Pharmacology of CNS Drugs Questions
Question 1 of 5
This agent has sedative and amnestic properties. Small doses added to alcoholic beverages are not readily detected by taste and have been used in date rape attacks. The drug is chemically related to a brain inhibitory neurotransmitter. Which one of the following most closely resembles the description given?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
Cocaine intoxication has become a common problem in hospital emergency rooms. Which one of the following drugs is not likely to be of any value in the management of cocaine overdose?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Which one of the following drugs exerts its anticonvulsant effects by blocking sodium channels in neuronal membranes?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Anticoagulation is needed immediately in a patient with pulmonary embolism. Since there is some concern about possible drug-induced thrombocytopenia, the most appropriate drug for parenteral administration in this patient is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following diuretics is most similar in chemical structure to the antihypertensive agent diazoxide?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.