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Central Nervous System Stimulants and Related Drugs NCLEX Style Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following has minimal anti-inflammatory action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Enalapril is an ACE inhibitor with no significant anti-inflammatory action.
Question 2 of 5
One effect that theophylline, nitroglycerin, isoproterenol, and histamine have in common is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: These drugs can increase heart rate (tachycardia) through various mechanisms.
Question 3 of 5
The segmental level of spinal anesthesia depends on
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Spinal anesthesia level is influenced by multiple factors including drug volume gravity and patient posture.
Question 4 of 5
An action common to most general anesthetics
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Many general anesthetics inhibit glutamate (excitatory neurotransmitter) to produce sedation and anesthesia.
Question 5 of 5
A newborn with transposition of great arteries needed to keep the ductus arteriosus open. The drug used was
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Misoprostol, a prostaglandin E1 analog, helps maintain ductus arteriosus patency.