ATI RN
Pharmacology Across the Lifespan ATI Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following agents is the precursor of dopamine?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following neurotransmitters is involved in Parkinson′s disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dopamine is the key neurotransmitter involved in Parkinson’s disease, with its deficiency due to nigrostriatal neuron loss causing motor symptoms. While acetylcholine and glutamate are part of basal ganglia function, dopamine’s reduction is the hallmark of the disease, making 'Dopamine' the correct answer.
Question 3 of 5
Treatment with selegilin postpones the need for levodopa for 3-9 months and may retard the progression of Parkinson′s disease.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Indicate the opioid receptor type, which is responsible for dysphoria and vasomotor stimulation:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following opioid analgesics is used in combination with droperidol in neuroleptanalgesia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.