ATI RN
Peripheral Nervous System Drugs Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following drugs most likely caused the patient's death?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: LSD. LSD is a hallucinogenic drug that can cause hallucinations, altered perceptions, and potentially dangerous behaviors leading to accidents or self-harm, but it does not directly cause fatal overdose. Heroin (A) is an opioid that can depress the central nervous system and cause respiratory depression leading to death. Gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (B) is a central nervous system depressant that can lead to respiratory depression and death. Ketamine (C) is a dissociative anesthetic that can cause respiratory depression and other adverse effects, but it is less likely to directly cause fatal overdose compared to heroin or GHB.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following drugs most likely caused the patient's signs and symptoms?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Amphetamine. The signs and symptoms described are consistent with amphetamine use, including increased heart rate, agitation, and dilated pupils. Cocaine can cause similar symptoms but typically leads to a shorter duration of effects compared to amphetamines. Marijuana and LSD are less likely to cause the specific signs and symptoms mentioned. Amphetamine's stimulant properties align with the patient's presentation, making it the most likely culprit.
Question 3 of 5
What is the primary mechanism of action of beta blockers?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
The parasympathetic nervous system is most active during:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
What is the primary effect of alpha-1 receptor activation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.