NCLEX Pharmacology Quiz 25 Neurologic And Psychiatric Drugs

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    A side effect of cholinergic administration is:

    • Nausea
    • Diarrhea
    • Increase salivation
    • All of the above
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  • 2. 

    Joseph is child diagnosed with attention deficit disorder. Which of the following drugs is commonly used for his condition?

    • Methylphenidate (Ritalin)

    • Diethylpropion (Nobesine)

    • Phendimetrazine (Adipost)

    • Caffeine

    Correct Answer
    A. Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
    Explanation
    Methylphenidate (Ritalin) is the drug of choice for attention deficit disorder. B and C are commonly used for exogenous obesity. Caffeine is a mild CNS stimulant that is not used for attention deficit disorder.

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  • 3. 

    Which group of drugs mimics parasympathetic activity?

    • Cholinergic agents

    • Anticholinergic agents

    • Adrenergic agents

    • Antiadrenergic agents

    Correct Answer
    A. Cholinergic agents
    Explanation
    Cholinergic drugs mimic the effects of the parasympathetic nervous system. Anticholinergic agents antagonize the parasympathetic nervous system. Adrenergic agents stimulate sympathetic nervous system. Antiadrenergic agents block the effect of the sympathetic nervous system.

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  • 4. 

    Amphetamines are included in the category of drugs of abuse because of their ability to:

    • Cause nervousness

    • Decrease weight

    • Raise blood pressure

    • Enhance performance

    Correct Answer
    A. Enhance performance
    Explanation
    Drugs that produce a desired effect. such as feelings of euphoria and improved performance. tend to be overused and abused. Nervousness. decreased weight. and increased blood pressure are all effects of amphetamine. However. they are considered drugs of abuse because of their ability to enhance performance and produce a euphoric effect.

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  • 5. 

    Adrenergic blockers are contraindicated in:

    • Hypertension

    • Pheochromocytoma

    • Migraines

    • Obstructive airway disease

    Correct Answer
    A. Obstructive airway disease
    Explanation
    Adrenergic blockers tend to cause bronchoconstriction. so are therefore contraindicated in obstructive pulmonary disease.

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  • 6. 

    Drugs that mimic sympathetic activity are known as:

    • Cholinergics

    • Anticholinergics

    • Adrenergics

    • Antiadrenergics

    Correct Answer
    A. Adrenergics
    Explanation
    Drugs that mimic the effects of sympathetic activity are known as adrenergics.

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  • 7. 

    Cholinergics are contraindicated in:

    • Tachycardia

    • Hypothyroidism

    • Hypotension

    • Asthma

    Correct Answer
    A. Asthma
    Explanation
    Bronchial asthma is a contraindication of cholinergics because administration of cholinergics will cause bronchoconstriction.

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  • 8. 

    Cholinergic agents are used to:

    • Produce miosis

    • Facilitate neuromuscular blockade

    • Synergize neuromuscular blockers

    • Facilitate tricyclic activity

    Correct Answer
    A. Produce miosis
    Explanation
    Miosis is a parasympathetic activity and is therefore the correct choice. B. C and D are incorrect because cholinergic agents are antidotes to neuromuscular blockers and tricyclic antidepressants.

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  • 9. 

    Which of the following metabolic effects may be a consequence of administration of adrenergic agents?

    • Hypoglycemia

    • Metabolic acidosis

    • Hyperglycemia

    • Respiratory alkalosis

    Correct Answer
    A. Hyperglycemia
    Explanation
    A. B. and D are incorrect because the effects of insulin are antagonized by adrenaline or adrenergic agents.

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  • 10. 

    The nurse would monitor for decreased effect of amphetamines when these drugs are given with:

    • Caffeine

    • Antidiabetic agents

    • Tricyclic antidepressants

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Antidiabetic agents
    Explanation
    Antidiabetic agents tend to decrease the effectiveness of amphetamines. A and C increase the effects of amphetamines.

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