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Central Nervous System Stimulants and Related Drugs NCLEX Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following drugs most likely caused the patient's syndrome?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The patient most likely exhibited akathisia, which is a common adverse effect of antipsychotic medications like haloperidol. Akathisia is characterized by restlessness, an inability to sit still, and a feeling of wanting to jump out of one's skin. This aligns with the patient's symptoms of increased agitation and confusion, as well as the fact that she had recently started therapy with uphenazine, an antipsychotic medication. The other choices are less likely to cause the specific symptoms described.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following drugs was most likely prescribed for the 43-year-old man with major depressive disorder?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A 33-year-old woman with recurrent intrusive thoughts about stabbing her baby was prescribed cognitive behavioral therapy and a pharmacotherapy. Which drug mechanism of action would be appropriate for this patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following receptors most likely mediated the adverse effects of imipramine in the 54-year-old woman?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Which disorder most likely caused the 37-year-old man's signs and symptoms?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.