Deck 13: Overview of the Central Nervous System

Question 1

The hypothalamus controls which of the body's functions?

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

Answer 1

Regulation of temperature and water balance

Question 2

Which part is the highest functional area of the brain?

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

Answer 2

The cerebrum

Question 3

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?

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

Answer 3

Peripheral nerves

Question 4

Medications that disturb the cerebellum cause which symptom?

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

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

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

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

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

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

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

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

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