Question 1

If a client is taking a central nervous system depressant,the drug would not be expected to target which of the following areas of the brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cerebellum 
B)  Peripheral nerves 
C)  Hypothalamus 
D)  Pons 
A)  Cerebellum 
B)  Peripheral nerves 
C)  Hypothalamus 
D)  Pons B

Question 2

Which part of the brain is believed to be involved with the conscious experience of emotions?

Accepted Answer

A)  The reticular activating system 
B)  The medulla and the pons 
C)  The limbic system 
D)  The cerebellum and the brainstem 
A)  The reticular activating system 
B)  The medulla and the pons 
C)  The limbic system 
D)  The cerebellum and the brainstem C

Question 3

The nurse expects that which of the following conditions or events will most likely result in increased endorphin production?

Accepted Answer

A)  Immobility 
B)  Fever 
C)  Chronic pain 
D)  Acupuncture 
A)  Immobility 
B)  Fever 
C)  Chronic pain 
D)  Acupuncture D

Question 4

Drowsiness and sleep may occur with benzodiazepines because of their action on the

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothalamus. 
B)  thalamus. 
C)  limbic system. 
D)  medulla. 
A)  hypothalamus. 
B)  thalamus. 
C)  limbic system. 
D)  medulla.

Question 5

Medications that disturb the cerebellum cause which symptom?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nausea 
B)  Vomiting 
C)  Loss of balance 
D)  Diarrhea 
A)  Nausea 
B)  Vomiting 
C)  Loss of balance 
D)  Diarrhea

Question 6

Which of the following statements reflects the nurse's understanding of the effect of drugs on the central nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A)  "The hypothalamus is important in the regulation of respirations." 
B)  "Drugs that disturb the cerebellum may lead to hyperactivity." 
C)  "Respirations may be affected by any medication that acts on the medulla oblongata." 
D)  "Sensations of pain and touch may be impaired if drugs act on the pons." 
A)  "The hypothalamus is important in the regulation of respirations." 
B)  "Drugs that disturb the cerebellum may lead to hyperactivity." 
C)  "Respirations may be affected by any medication that acts on the medulla oblongata." 
D)  "Sensations of pain and touch may be impaired if drugs act on the pons."

Question 7

The hypothalamus controls which of the body's functions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Relay of information to the cerebrum 
B)  Regulation of the body's biologic clock 
C)  Muscle coordination,equilibrium,and muscle tone 
D)  Regulation of temperature and water balance 
A)  Relay of information to the cerebrum 
B)  Regulation of the body's biologic clock 
C)  Muscle coordination,equilibrium,and muscle tone 
D)  Regulation of temperature and water balance

Question 8

Which part is the highest functional area of the brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  The cerebrum 
B)  The thalamus 
C)  The hypothalamus 
D)  The brainstem 
A)  The cerebrum 
B)  The thalamus 
C)  The hypothalamus 
D)  The brainstem

Question 9

Which of the following polypeptides found in the brain has an opioid activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Catecholamine 
B)  Dopamine 
C)  Enkephalins 
D)  Naloxone 
A)  Catecholamine 
B)  Dopamine 
C)  Enkephalins 
D)  Naloxone

Question 10

Drugs that can permeate the normal blood-brain barrier would not include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcohol 
B)  Oxygen 
C)  Glucose 
D)  Antibiotics 
A)  Alcohol 
B)  Oxygen 
C)  Glucose 
D)  Antibiotics

Question 11

Antidepressants are known to cause many adverse effects because of their effect on the central nervous system,including the hypothalamus.An example of a hypothalamic adverse effect is

Accepted Answer

A)  hypercalcemia. 
B)  hirsutism. 
C)  amenorrhea. 
D)  hypoactivity. 
A)  hypercalcemia. 
B)  hirsutism. 
C)  amenorrhea. 
D)  hypoactivity.

Exam 13: Overview of the Central Nervous System

If a client is taking a central nervous system depressant,the drug would not be expected to target which of the following areas of the brain?

Which part of the brain is believed to be involved with the conscious experience of emotions?

The nurse expects that which of the following conditions or events will most likely result in increased endorphin production?

Drowsiness and sleep may occur with benzodiazepines because of their action on the

Medications that disturb the cerebellum cause which symptom?

Which of the following statements reflects the nurse's understanding of the effect of drugs on the central nervous system?

The hypothalamus controls which of the body's functions?

Which part is the highest functional area of the brain?

Which of the following polypeptides found in the brain has an opioid activity?

Drugs that can permeate the normal blood-brain barrier would not include which of the following?

Antidepressants are known to cause many adverse effects because of their effect on the central nervous system,including the hypothalamus.An example of a hypothalamic adverse effect is

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