Central Nervous System Stimulants

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Central Nervous System Stimulants - Quiz

CNS stimulants and the disorders they treat: ADHD, Narcolepsy, Obesity, and Respiratory distress reversal.

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1.

ADHD may be caused by the imbalance of what neurotransmitters?
- A.
  
  Acetylcholine
- B.
  
  Dopamine
- C.
  
  Norepinephrine
- D.
  
  Serotonin
2.

Characteristic behaviors of ADHD include which of the following?
- A.
  
  Inattentiveness
- B.
  
  Inability to concentrate
- C.
  
  Hypoactivity
- D.
  
  Impulsivity
3.

True or False: A narcoleptic is unable to move and may collapse during episodes.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

Which drug class stimulates the release of norepinephrine and dopamine?
- A.
  
  Analeptics
- B.
  
  Amphetamines
- C.
  
  Muscle relaxants
5.

Which of the following statements would be included in client teaching when administering Methylphenidate (Ritalin) ?
- A.
  
  Monitor weight twice a week and report weight loss
- B.
  
  Report bradycardia and dysrhythmias
- C.
  
  It is safe for nursing mothers
6.

True or False: Administration of anorexients should range from 12 to 16 weeks.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

What is the primary use of analeptics?
- A.
  
  To decrease muscle spasms
- B.
  
  To suppress appetite
- C.
  
  To stimulate respiration
8.

Which of the following is not an analeptic?
- A.
  
  Theophylline
- B.
  
  Phenylpropanolamine
- C.
  
  Caffeine
9.

Doxapram (Dopram), a CNS respiratory stimulant, is used to treat respiratory depression caused by which of the following?
- A.
  
  Drug overdose
- B.
  
  COPD
- C.
  
  Pre/post anesthetic respiratory depression
10.

What is a difference between migraine headaches and cluster headaches?
- A.
  
  Cluster headaches are nonthrobbing pain; Migraines are throbbing pain
- B.
  
  Migraines are not associated with nausea; Cluster headaches are
- C.
  
  Cluster headaches occur more in women; Migraines occur more in men
11.

The most recently developed group of drugs for the treatment of migraine headaches are __________?
- A.
  
  Ergot alkaloids
- B.
  
  Amphetamine-like drugs
- C.
  
  Triptans