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Central Nervous System Stimulants and Related Drugs NCLEX Style Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following drugs would be most appropriate for the 49-year-old woman complaining of sleep disturbances?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Eszopiclone is a nonbenzodiazepine sedative-hypnotic that is commonly used to treat insomnia. It helps patients fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer, making it a suitable option for the woman experiencing sleep disturbances.
Question 2 of 5
EDTA is useful in poisoning due to all except
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: EDTA is effective for chelation therapy in lead and zinc poisoning but it is not used for iron poisoning as iron chelation requires a different agent like deferoxamine.
Question 3 of 5
Which one of the following drugs is not useful in dysmenorrhea?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Colchicine is not used for dysmenorrhea; NSAIDs are preferred.
Question 4 of 5
A 72-year-old man is brought to his physician by his son. The son complains that this patient has been becoming forgetful, confused, moody, and aggressive over the past few months. One drug that may be used to treat this patient's symptoms is donepezil. Which of the following describes an effect of donepezil?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Donepezil, a cholinesterase inhibitor, increases synaptic acetylcholine levels by preventing its breakdown, improving cognitive function in Alzheimer's disease.
Question 5 of 5
An endocrine gland that plays an important role in calcium metabolism is the:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The parathyroid (choice D) regulates calcium via PTH, increasing blood levels. Pancreas (choice A) manages glucose, adrenals (choice B) stress hormones, thyroid (choice C) metabolism via calcitonin. Parathyroid's calcium role is primary.