Question 1

The serotonin receptor agonists are also called the:

Accepted Answer

A) -mycins. 
B) -triptans. 
C) -haptens. 
D) -cyclines. 
A) -mycins. 
B) -triptans. 
C) -haptens. 
D) -cyclines. B

Question 2

Succinimides are metabolized via the:

Accepted Answer

A) Liver. 
B) Small bowel. 
C) Large bowel. 
D) Kidney. 
A) Liver. 
B) Small bowel. 
C) Large bowel. 
D) Kidney. A

Question 3

Which of the following are released from the adrenal glands as part of the "fight-or-flight" reflex at times of stress?

Accepted Answer

A) Norepinephrine and epinephrine 
B) Serotonin and dopamine 
C) GABA and norepinephrine 
D) Epinephrine and serotonin 
A) Norepinephrine and epinephrine 
B) Serotonin and dopamine 
C) GABA and norepinephrine 
D) Epinephrine and serotonin A

Question 4

What is the maximum amount of sumatriptan (Imitrex)(25 mg,50 mg,or 100 mg tablets)that can be given in one day?

Accepted Answer

A) 100 mg/day 
B) 200 mg/day 
C) 300 mg/day 
D) 400 mg/day 
A) 100 mg/day 
B) 200 mg/day 
C) 300 mg/day 
D) 400 mg/day

Question 5

Which of the following is an adverse reaction of anorexiants?

Accepted Answer

A) Miosis 
B) Priapism 
C) Tachycardia 
D) Drooling 
A) Miosis 
B) Priapism 
C) Tachycardia 
D) Drooling

Question 6

Which of the following dopamine agonists is used to treat Parkinson's disease as well as restless leg syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A) bromocriptine (Parlodel) 
B) pergolide (Permax) 
C) ropinerol (Requip) 
D) Tolcapone (Tasmar) 
A) bromocriptine (Parlodel) 
B) pergolide (Permax) 
C) ropinerol (Requip) 
D) Tolcapone (Tasmar)

Question 7

On-off syndrome is a complication typically appearing after 2 or more years of which type of Parkinson's disease medications?

Accepted Answer

A) Anticholinergic agents 
B) MAO-B inhibitors 
C) Levodopa 
D) Catechol-O-methyltransferase inhibitors 
A) Anticholinergic agents 
B) MAO-B inhibitors 
C) Levodopa 
D) Catechol-O-methyltransferase inhibitors

Question 8

Levodopa/carbidopa has been associated with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Malignant melanoma 
B) Basel cell carcinoma 
C) Squamous cell carcinoma 
D) Actinic keratosis 
A) Malignant melanoma 
B) Basel cell carcinoma 
C) Squamous cell carcinoma 
D) Actinic keratosis

Question 9

Patients with a lack of serotonin can suffer from which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Decreased appetite 
B) Depression 
C) Inflammatory bowel syndrome 
D) Decreased need for sleep 
A) Decreased appetite 
B) Depression 
C) Inflammatory bowel syndrome 
D) Decreased need for sleep

Question 10

Grand mal seizures are also known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Tonic-clonic seizures 
B) Absence seizures 
C) Febrile seizures 
D) Simple partial seizures 
A) Tonic-clonic seizures 
B) Absence seizures 
C) Febrile seizures 
D) Simple partial seizures

Question 11

Which of the following medication classes used to treat Parkinson's disease has relaxing effects on smooth musculature both directly and indirectly through parasympathetic nervous system inhibition?

Accepted Answer

A) Decarboxylase inhibitor 
B) L-Dopa 
C) Anticholinergics 
D) MAO-B inhibitor 
A) Decarboxylase inhibitor 
B) L-Dopa 
C) Anticholinergics 
D) MAO-B inhibitor

Question 12

Prescription sleep aids act on which receptors?

Accepted Answer

A) Adrenocorticotropic hormone receptor (ACTH)receptors 
B) GABA receptors 
C) Choline receptors 
D) Dopamine receptors 
A) Adrenocorticotropic hormone receptor (ACTH)receptors 
B) GABA receptors 
C) Choline receptors 
D) Dopamine receptors

Question 13

Prescription sleep aids can be habit forming;therefore they should be used no longer than:

Accepted Answer

A) 10 days. 
B) 15 days. 
C) 20 days. 
D) 25 days. 
A) 10 days. 
B) 15 days. 
C) 20 days. 
D) 25 days.

Question 14

Clinicians should monitor intraocular pressure (IOP)in patients taking which of the following Parkinson's medications?

Accepted Answer

A) levodopa/carbidopa 
B) benztropine (Cogentin) 
C) bromocriptine (Parlodel) 
D) pramipexole (Mirapex) 
A) levodopa/carbidopa 
B) benztropine (Cogentin) 
C) bromocriptine (Parlodel) 
D) pramipexole (Mirapex)

Question 15

Which of the following is an action of endorphins?

Accepted Answer

A) Increased pain 
B) Increased respiration 
C) Slowed heart rate 
D) Elevated blood pressure 
A) Increased pain 
B) Increased respiration 
C) Slowed heart rate 
D) Elevated blood pressure

Question 16

Which of the following drugs can be given orally,subcutaneously,or intranasally?

Accepted Answer

A) sumatriptan (Imitrex) 
B) zolmitriptan (Zomig) 
C) rizatriptan (Maxalt) 
D) almotriptan (Axert) 
A) sumatriptan (Imitrex) 
B) zolmitriptan (Zomig) 
C) rizatriptan (Maxalt) 
D) almotriptan (Axert)

Question 17

ACh is responsible for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Auditory control 
B) Rapid eye movement 
C) Constipation 
D) Olfactory control 
A) Auditory control 
B) Rapid eye movement 
C) Constipation 
D) Olfactory control

Question 18

Drugs that enhance release of acetylcholine (ACh)or inhibit its destruction (such as acetylcholinesterase inhibitors [AChEIs])are useful in the treatment of which of the following diseases?

Accepted Answer

A) Alzheimer's disease 
B) Huntington disease 
C) Crohn's disease 
D) Lyme disease 
A) Alzheimer's disease 
B) Huntington disease 
C) Crohn's disease 
D) Lyme disease

Question 19

Patients should be advised to use nonbenzodiazepine hypnotics (sleep agents)as routine treatment of insomnia for no longer than:

Accepted Answer

A) 10 days. 
B) 30 days. 
C) 60 days. 
D) 90 days. 
A) 10 days. 
B) 30 days. 
C) 60 days. 
D) 90 days.

Question 20

Which of the following foods can interact with iminostilbenes,causing serum drug levels of these drugs to increase?

Accepted Answer

A) Apples 
B) Bananas 
C) Kiwi 
D) Grapefruit 
A) Apples 
B) Bananas 
C) Kiwi 
D) Grapefruit

Exam 14: Drugs Used to Treat Common Neurological Conditions

The serotonin receptor agonists are also called the:

Succinimides are metabolized via the:

Which of the following are released from the adrenal glands as part of the "fight-or-flight" reflex at times of stress?

What is the maximum amount of sumatriptan (Imitrex)(25 mg,50 mg,or 100 mg tablets)that can be given in one day?

Which of the following is an adverse reaction of anorexiants?

Which of the following dopamine agonists is used to treat Parkinson's disease as well as restless leg syndrome?

On-off syndrome is a complication typically appearing after 2 or more years of which type of Parkinson's disease medications?

Levodopa/carbidopa has been associated with which of the following?

Patients with a lack of serotonin can suffer from which of the following?

Grand mal seizures are also known as:

Which of the following medication classes used to treat Parkinson's disease has relaxing effects on smooth musculature both directly and indirectly through parasympathetic nervous system inhibition?

Prescription sleep aids act on which receptors?

Prescription sleep aids can be habit forming;therefore they should be used no longer than:

Clinicians should monitor intraocular pressure (IOP)in patients taking which of the following Parkinson's medications?

Which of the following is an action of endorphins?

Which of the following drugs can be given orally,subcutaneously,or intranasally?

ACh is responsible for which of the following?

Drugs that enhance release of acetylcholine (ACh)or inhibit its destruction (such as acetylcholinesterase inhibitors [AChEIs])are useful in the treatment of which of the following diseases?

Patients should be advised to use nonbenzodiazepine hypnotics (sleep agents)as routine treatment of insomnia for no longer than:

Which of the following foods can interact with iminostilbenes,causing serum drug levels of these drugs to increase?

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