ATI RN
Central and Peripheral Nervous System Drugs Questions
Question 1 of 5
Withdrawal from which of the following drugs most likely caused the patient's seizure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Heroin. Heroin withdrawal can lead to seizures due to the sudden decrease in brain activity when the drug is removed. This causes an imbalance in neurotransmitters, increasing the risk of seizures. LSD (A) and cannabis (B) are not associated with seizure risk during withdrawal. Alprazolam (C) withdrawal can cause seizures but is less common compared to heroin withdrawal.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following neurotransmitters most likely mediated the effects of the drug in this patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Serotonin. Given the drug's effects, which are likely related to mood regulation and emotional stability, serotonin is the most likely neurotransmitter involved. Serotonin plays a key role in mood, anxiety, and depression. Acetylcholine (A) is more related to muscle movement and memory. Norepinephrine (C) is associated with the fight-or-flight response. GABA (D) is an inhibitory neurotransmitter, primarily involved in reducing neuronal excitability and promoting relaxation, not mood regulation.
Question 3 of 5
Beta blockers are contraindicated in patients with which condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Which division of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Which alpha blocker drug is commonly used to treat hypertension and glaucoma?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.