Deck 15: Therapeutic Agents for the Nervous System

Question 1

Antipsychotic medications may cause the following side effects:

A)Extrapyramidal symptoms
B)Drowsiness
C)Insomnia
D)A and B

Answer 1

D
Antipsychotic medications may cause extrapyramidal symptoms, dizziness, and drowsiness.

Question 2

Which division of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) functions during restful situations?

A)Enteric
B)Sympathetic
C)Parasympathetic
D)None of the above

Answer 2

C
The parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS) is the division of the ANS, which functions during restful situations.

Question 3

Which of the following combinations reflect the specificity of beta-receptors?

A)Beta-1 receptor for the heart and beta-2 receptor for the respiratory system
B)Beta-1 receptor for the respiratory system and beta-2 receptor for the heart
C)Beta-1 receptor for skeletal muscle and beta-2 receptor for the heart
D)Beta-1 receptor for the heart and beta-2 receptor for the gastrointestinal system

Answer 3

A
The primary NTs of the SNS are norepinephrine and epinephrine. Four main types of receptors respond to these NTs. Alpha-1 (a₁)-receptors are located in peripheral blood vessels, the heart, and the eyes; a₂-receptors are primarily located on smooth muscle beta-1 receptors are primarily located in the heart muscle; and beta-2 receptors are located in the respiratory system, blood vessels, and elsewhere in the body.

Question 4

The primary side effects of anticholinergic drugs, such as benztropine for PD, include:

A)Constipation and urinary retention
B)Dry mouth
C)Blurred vision
D)All of the above

Question 5

What are the two primary divisions of the nervous system?

A)CNS and PNS
B)SNS and PSNS
C)Afferent and efferent
D)Brain and spinal cord

Question 6

Parkinson disease (PD) is characterized by a deficiency of which of the following transmitters?

A)Epinephrine
B)Norepinephrine
C)Dopamine
D)Serotonin

Question 7

Sumatriptan (Imitrex) for migraine headaches can be administered:

A)Orally
B)By injection
C)Nasally
D)All of the above

Question 8

During a fight-or-flight response:

A)Nonessential systems are shut down.
B)Senses are dulled.
C)Energy is sent to the muscular system.
D)Both A and C occur.

Question 9

Which of the following statements concerning insomnia is false?

A)Insomnia increases in prevalence with age.
B)It is more common in men than women.
C)Insomnia can be a difficulty in falling or staying asleep or an issue of awakening too early.
D)It can be related to medication use.

Question 10

Which of the following is not a state in the transmission of a chemical message?

A)Repolarized
B)Depolarized
C)Prepolarized
D)Polarized

Question 11

Injectable immune modifiers such as interferons share what common storage requirement?

A)Keep frozen until use.
B)Protect from light.
C)Refrigerate.
D)A and B are requirements.

Question 12

Which of the following is not a primary function of the nervous system?

A)Relaying impulses to and from the central nervous system (CNS)
B)Coordinating of the nervous system activities
C)Detecting sensory changes
D)Transporting nutrients

Question 13

Donepezil (Aricept) is used as an agent that treats the symptoms:

A)Alzheimer disease
B)Migraine headaches
C)Seizures
D)A and C

Question 14

Which of the following is a primary neurotransmitter of the SNS?

A)Norepinephrine
B)Caffeine
C)Acetylcholine
D)None of the above

Question 15

All anticonvulsant medications need the following auxiliary label:

A)Shake well.
B)Do not abruptly stop taking.
C)Caution: Federal law prohibits the transfer of this drug to any person other than the patient for whom it was prescribed.
D)Take with a full glass of water.

Question 16

Which of the following drugs used as anticonvulsants require the auxiliary label: "Caution: Federal law prohibits the transfer of this drug to any person other than the patient for whom it was prescribed."

A)valproic acid (Depakote)
B)levetiracetam (Keppra)
C)topiramate (Topamax)
D)diazepam (Valium)

Question 17

Which of the following is not a tricyclic antidepressant?

A)amitriptyline (Elavil)
B)doxepin (Sinequan)
C)nortriptyline (Aventyl)
D)phenelzine (Nardil)

Question 18

Which of the following is the mood-changing drug of choice for bipolar disorder?

A)Lithium
B)Diazepam
C)Carbamazepine
D)Sertraline

Question 19

EpiPens (epinephrine autoinjectors) need an auxiliary label because they:

A)Are for emergency use.
B)Cause drowsiness.
C)Are scheduled medications.
D)Require a prescription.

Question 20

Psychosis can be:

A)True mental illness
B)Caused by medications or recreational drug use
C)Attributable to an underlying medical condition such as dementia
D)All of the above

Question 21

Which of the following ions is(are) involved in nerve transmission?

A)Potassium
B)Sodium
C)Iodide
D)A and B

Question 22

Methylphenidate for the treatment of ADHD is available in a variety of dosage forms including:

A)Capsules and tablets
B)Oral solution
C)Transdermal patch
D)All of the above

Question 23

The psychologic disorder characterized by excessive mood swings between manic and depressive states is:

A)OCD
B)Bipolar disorder
C)PTSD
D)Schizophrenia

Question 24

Which of the following medications for the treatment of symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is not a controlled substance?

A)methylphenidate (Ritalin)
B)dexmethylphenidate (Focalin)
C)lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)
D)atomoxetine (Strattera)

Question 25

Which part of the neuron receives impulses from the previous neuron's nerve terminal?

A)Axons
B)Dendrites
C)Cell body
D)Nerve terminal

Question 26

Which of the following is(are) not an anxiety disorder?

A)Phobias
B)Posttraumatic stress disorder (PSTD)
C)Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
D)Schizophrenia

Question 27

All benzodiazepine medications are:

A)C-II
B)C-III
C)C-IV
D)Not scheduled

Question 28

Which of the following diseases is a rare autoimmune disorder that affects the transmission of electrical impulses from the CNS to the muscles?

A)Myasthenia gravis
B)Polyneuropathy
C)Epilepsy
D)None of the above

Question 29

Agents that activate the PSNS are called:

A)Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors
B)Parasympathomimetic agents
C)Anticholinergic medications
D)A and B

Question 30

The main OTC drug used for insomnia is:

A)Diphenhydramine
B)Acetaminophen
C)Temazepam
D)Escitalopram

Question 31

Which of the following antidepressant medications can also be used to help with smoking cessation?

A)Paroxetine
B)Fluoxetine
C)Bupropion
D)Imipramine

Question 32

Which of the following is(are) true statements?

A)The brainstem connects the brain and spinal cord.
B)The brainstem consists of the midbrain, pons, and medulla.
C)The brainstem is part of the PNS.
D)Both A and B are true statements.

Question 33

The generic medication temazepam for insomnia is marketed under the brand name:

A)Ambien
B)Lunesta
C)Prozac
D)Restoril