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Central Nervous System Stimulants and Related Drugs NCLEX Style Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What would the nurse teach a patient who is taking anticholinergic therapy for Parkinson disease? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because alcohol can enhance the side effects of anticholinergic therapy, such as dizziness and drowsiness. Alcohol can also worsen symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Choices B and C are incorrect because there is no direct interaction between cigarettes, caffeine, and anticholinergic therapy. Choice D is incorrect because while it may help relieve dry mouth, it is not specifically related to the use of anticholinergic therapy for Parkinson's disease.
Question 2 of 5
N-acetylcysteine is beneficial in acute paracetamol poisoning because
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: N-acetylcysteine restores glutathione levels, preventing hepatotoxicity from toxic paracetamol metabolites.
Question 3 of 5
The arthritis therapy least likely to cause gastric ulceration is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acetaminophen is not an NSAID and does not cause gastric ulceration.
Question 4 of 5
Zolpidem is used as
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Zolpidem is used primarily as a sedative and hypnotic drug for the short-term treatment of insomnia.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following adverse effects of levodopa is not minimized by combining it with carbidopa
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Carbidopa does not prevent dyskinesias caused by prolonged levodopa use.