Objective 7 - Neurological Disorders | Attempts: 406

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Which type of drugs slows down the function of the nervous system?

Stimulants
Hallucinogens
Depressants

Correct Answer

A. Depressants

Explanation

Depressants are a type of drugs that slow down the function of the nervous system. They work by reducing brain activity and depressing the central nervous system, resulting in relaxation, sedation, and a decrease in physical and mental function. Examples of depressants include alcohol, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and opioids. These drugs can have various effects on the body, including reducing anxiety, inducing sleep, and relieving muscle spasms. However, they can also be highly addictive and have dangerous side effects, especially when combined with other substances or taken in excessive amounts.

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3.

Which of the following diseases have a cure?

Alzheimer's
ALS
Cerebral palsy
Multiple sclerosis
None of the above

Correct Answer

A. None of the above

Explanation

None of the diseases listed in the options have a known cure. Alzheimer's, ALS, cerebral palsy, and multiple sclerosis are all chronic conditions for which there are treatments available to manage symptoms and slow progression, but no definitive cure has been discovered yet.

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A 54-year-old patient is complaning of weak muscles, strange muscle spasms and difficulty moving. He says he has never experienced these kinds of symptoms before, but they are slowly getting worse. Diagnose the patient.

Epilepsy
Alzheimers
ALS
Cerebral palsy

Correct Answer

A. ALS

Explanation

The patient's symptoms of weak muscles, muscle spasms, and difficulty moving, which are progressively worsening, are indicative of ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. ALS is a neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to muscle weakness and eventually paralysis. The patient's age and the absence of any history of these symptoms suggest the possibility of ALS.

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5.

Which of the following are symptoms of a person taking stimulant drugs?

High energy
Slowed speech
Restlessness
Hearing and seeing things

Correct Answer(s)

A. High energy
A. Restlessness

Explanation

The symptoms of high energy and restlessness are commonly associated with a person taking stimulant drugs. Stimulants increase the activity of the central nervous system, leading to increased energy levels and restlessness. These drugs can also cause an individual to feel more alert, focused, and agitated. Slowed speech and hallucinations, such as hearing and seeing things, are not typically associated with stimulant drug use. Therefore, the correct symptoms of a person taking stimulant drugs are high energy and restlessness.

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Objective 7 - Neurological Disorders

Which disease is characterized by gradual memory loss and delusion?

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Which type of drugs slows down the function of the nervous system?

Which of the following diseases have a cure?

A 54-year-old patient is complaning of weak muscles, strange muscle spasms and difficulty moving. He says he has never experienced these kinds of symptoms before, but they are slowly getting worse. Diagnose the patient.

Which of the following are symptoms of a person taking stimulant drugs?