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Drugs for Peripheral Nervous System Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following drugs was most likely prescribed for the 23-year-old woman with anxiety and cognitive difficulties?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Bupropion. Bupropion is commonly prescribed for anxiety and cognitive difficulties in young adults due to its dual mechanism of action as a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor. It can help improve both mood and cognitive function. Methylphenidate (A) is typically prescribed for ADHD, not anxiety. Paroxetine (B) is an SSRI used for anxiety disorders but may not specifically target cognitive difficulties. Guanfacine (D) is primarily used to treat ADHD and may not directly address anxiety or cognitive issues in this case.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following adverse effects most likely occurred in the patient who received a standard dose of morphine intramuscularly?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Impairment of far vision. Morphine is known to cause miosis, which is constriction of the pupil. This can lead to impaired far vision due to decreased ability to focus on distant objects. Dysphoria (A), diarrhea (C), and hypertension (D) are potential adverse effects of morphine, but impairment of far vision is more commonly associated with its use. Dysphoria is a mood-related adverse effect, diarrhea is a gastrointestinal adverse effect, and hypertension is a cardiovascular adverse effect, none of which directly relate to the effect on vision caused by morphine.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following analgesic drugs would be contraindicated for the patient with occlusive atherosclerotic disease of the legs?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Morphine. Morphine is contraindicated for patients with occlusive atherosclerotic disease of the legs because it can cause vasodilation, potentially worsening the ischemia in the affected limbs. Acetaminophen (A) is a safe option for pain relief in this patient population. Buspirone and meperidine (B) are not analgesic drugs typically used to treat pain associated with atherosclerotic disease. Zolpidem and morphine (C) are not typically contraindicated in patients with occlusive atherosclerotic disease of the legs.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following types of drugs would be most appropriate to provide immediate relief to this patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Cocaine. Cocaine is a stimulant drug that acts quickly to provide immediate relief due to its ability to increase alertness and energy levels. This can help alleviate symptoms rapidly. Phencyclidine (A) is a dissociative drug, not typically used for immediate relief. Cannabis (B) is not known for providing immediate relief and may have varying effects. Heroin (D) is an opioid that acts more slowly and is not typically used for immediate relief. Therefore, among the choices, cocaine is the most appropriate for immediate relief.
Question 5 of 5
From which of the following drugs was the man most likely experiencing withdrawal?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Heroin. Heroin is an opioid drug, and withdrawal symptoms typically include intense cravings, restlessness, muscle and bone pain, insomnia, vomiting, and other flu-like symptoms. The man most likely experienced withdrawal due to the physical and psychological dependence associated with heroin use. Cocaine, amphetamines, and LSD do not typically produce physical withdrawal symptoms like heroin.