Neurologic and Psychiatric Drugs Practice Quiz 3

Neurologic and Psychiatric Drugs Practice Quiz 3

Is your knowledge about the foundation of nursing well and sound? This quiz will question your ability to handle different nursing procedures, and other concepts covered by the Fundamentals of Nursing.

Topics

Topics or concepts included in this exam are:

  1. Cholinergic and Adrenergic Agents
  2. Central Nervous System Stimulants
  3. Antiepileptic Agents
  4. Antiparkinson Agents
  5. Antianxiety Agents, Sedatives, and Hypnotics
  6. Antidepressant Agents
  7. Antipsychotic Agents
  8. Skeletal Muscle Relaxant

Guidelines

To make the most out of this exam, follow the guidelines below:

  1. Read each question carefully and choose the best answer.
  2. You are given one minute per question. Spend your time wisely!
  3. Answers and rationales (if any) are given below. Be sure to read them.
  4. If you need more clarifications, please direct them to the comments section.

Neurologic and Psychiatric Drugs

Neurologic and Psychiatric Drugs Practice Quiz 3

Neurologic and Psychiatric Drugs Practice Quiz 3

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Which group of drugs mimics parasympathetic activity?

2 / 10

Drugs that mimic sympathetic activity are known as:

3 / 10

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

4 / 10

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

5 / 10

Cholinergics are contraindicated in:

6 / 10

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

7 / 10

A side effect of cholinergic administration is:

8 / 10

Adrenergic blockers are contraindicated in:

9 / 10

Cholinergic agents are used to:

10 / 10

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

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Q.1 Which group of drugs mimics parasympathetic activity?

A. Cholinergic agents

B. Anticholinergic agents

C. Adrenergic agents

D. Antiadrenergic agents

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Q.2 Cholinergic agents are used to:

A. Produce miosis

B. Facilitate neuromuscular blockade

C. Synergize neuromuscular blockers

D. Facilitate tricyclic activity

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Q.3 Cholinergics are contraindicated in:

A. Tachycardia

B. Hypothyroidism

C. Hypotension

D. Asthma

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Q.4 Drugs that mimic sympathetic activity are known as:

A. Cholinergics

B. Anticholinergics

C. Adrenergics

D. Antiadrenergics

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Q.5 Which of the following metabolic effects may be a consequence of administration of adrenergic agents?

A. Hypoglycemia

B. Metabolic acidosis

C. Hyperglycemia

D. Respiratory alkalosis

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Q.6 Adrenergic blockers are contraindicated in:

A. Hypertension

B. Pheochromocytoma

C. Migraines

D. Obstructive airway disease

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Q.7 A side effect of cholinergic administration is:

A. Nausea

B. Diarrhea

C. Increase salivation

D. All of the above

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Q.8 Joseph is child diagnosed with attention deficit disorder. Which of the following drugs is commonly used for his condition?

A. methylphenidate (Ritalin)

B. diethylpropion (Nobesine)

C. phendimetrazine (Adipost)

D. caffeine

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Q.9 Amphetamines are included in the category of drugs of abuse because of their ability to:

A. Cause nervousness

B. Decrease weight

C. Raise blood pressure

D. Enhance performance

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Q.10 The nurse would monitor for decreased effect of amphetamines when these drugs are given with:

A. Caffeine

B. Antidiabetic agents

C. Antidiabetic agents

D. All of the above

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