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39 Cards in this Set
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a. stimulation
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Euphoria is a sign of CNS:
a. stimulation b. depression |
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b. Aniline derivatives
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Which of the following drugs is likey to cause permanent kidney or liver damage if used chronically?
a. Salicylates b. Aniline derivatives c. both A and B d. Neither a nor b |
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a. almost always
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Analgesics with chiefly central action on the CNS are associated with drug abuse and physical dependence.
a. almost always b. sometimes c. never |
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d. all of the above
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Side effects of barbiturates include:
a. drowsiness b. impaired judgement c. dizziness d. all of the above e. Only a and c of the above |
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c. both a and b
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Side effects of antipsyhcotic agents include:
a. sedation b. anticholinergic effects c. both a and b d. neither a nor b |
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b. false
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Nonbarbiturate sedative-hypnotics are better to use than barbiturates because they are less likely to be addictive.
a. true b. false |
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d. Mania
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Lithium is used to treat:
a. Epilepsy b. Parkinsonism c. Temporary depression d. Mania e. Schizophrenia |
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b. False
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Intravenous anesthetics are considered safer than inhalation anesthetics because intravenous anesthetics do not have toxic effect of decreasing blood pressure.
a. True b. False |
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c. Depression
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Tricyclics may be used to treat:
a. Epilepsy b. Parkinsonism c. Depression d. Anxiety e. Schizophrenia |
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a. true
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Antiepileptic agents may cause blood disease such as anemia.
a. true b. false |
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c. amphetamines
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Used to treat hyperkinetic children
a. cocaine b. barbiturates c. amphetamines d. tricyclics e. Xanthines |
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e. Xanthines
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Used to treat asthma
a. cocaine b. barbiturates c. amphetamines d. tricyclics e. Xanthines |
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a. true
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A possible side effect of the tricyclics is hypotension.
a. true b. false |
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c. Generally increases the excitability of the CNS
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A CNS stimulant is defined as a drug that:
a. stimulates any one area of the brain b. stimulates more areas of the brain than it depresses c. Generally increases the excitability of the CNS d. all of the above must be included in a complete definition e. only a and b of the above are required for a complete definition |
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e. Dopamine and Ach in balance with each other
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Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease seem to be prevented by proper amounts of:
a. NE b. Dopamine c. Ach d. NE and dopamine in balance with each other e. Dopamine and Ach in balance with each other |
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b. Levo-dopa
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Although there is controversy developing, the most dramatically effective agent for treating Parkinson's disease and the current agent of choice is:
a. Phenobarbital b. Levo-dopa c. Tricyclics d. Phenothiazines e. MAO inhibitors |
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b. false
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Barbiturates are given as a sleeping aid when a patient cannot sleep as a result of pain.
a. true b. false |
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a. true
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A given dose of a sedative can cause relief of anxiety one time and sleep another time if it is administered with greater frequency.
a. true b. false |
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b. false
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The nonbarbiturate sedative-hypnotic have an advantage over the barbiturates in that they are not physically addicting. They are only psychologically addicting.
a. true b. false |
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a. true
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Barbiturates are sometimes used in the treatment of epilepsy.
a. true b. false |
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a. true
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A common side effect of the narcotic analgesics is nausea and vomiting.
a. true b. false |
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d. all of the above
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A nonnarcotic analgesic differs from a narcotic analgestic in that the nonnarcotic compound:
a. does not cause addiction b. acts more on the periphery than on the CNS c. does not relieve as severe intensity of pain d. all of the above e. only a and c of the above |
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b. Dopamine
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Identify the neurotransmitter most responsible for the following disorders.
Schizophrenia a. Ach b. Dopamine c. NE d. Epinephrine |
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c. NE
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Identify the neurotransmitter most responsible for the following disorders.
Anxiety a. Ach b. Dopamine c. NE d. Epinephrine |
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c. be used chronically
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For a drug to be abused it must:
a. result in tolerance being produced b. be used in excessive amounts c. be used chronically d. all of the above |
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b. Requires that the drug dose be increased to maintain a desired effect while psychological dependence does not
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Physical dependence DIFFERS from psychological dependence in that physical dependence:
a. creates a compulsion to take the drug while psychological dependence does not b. Requires that the drug dose be increased to maintain a desired effect while psychological dependence does not c. affects a user in detrimental ways while psychological dependence does not d. all of the above are correct e. none of the above are correct |
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e. cocaine
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Used as a local anesthetic
a. Xanthines b. Aniline derivatives c. Amphetamines d. Tricyclics e. cocaine |
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c. Amphetamines
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Used to treat hyperkinetic children
a. Xanthines b. Aniline derivatives c. Amphetamines d. Tricyclics e. cocaine |
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a. Xanthines
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Used in the treatment of asthma
a. Xanthines b. Aniline derivatives c. Amphetamines d. Tricyclics e. cocaine |
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b. Anesthetic
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Drug given as a dose to depress the CNS to a depress that causes loss of consciousness is called:
a. Hypnotic b. Anesthetic c. Analgesic d. sedative e. Psychotropic |
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a. Nonnarcotic analgesics
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Aniline derivatives are classified as:
a. Nonnarcotic analgesics b. Antiepileptic agents c. Antipsychotic agents d. CNS stimulants e. Antidepressants |
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a. true
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The narcotic analgesics may be used as antitussives.
a. true b. false |
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e. decreased respiratory movement
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Which of the following is NOT one of the major goals of balances anesthesia.
a. Amnesia b. Loss of consciousness c. Muscle relaxation d. analgesia e. decreased respiratory movement |
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c. have a short time of onset
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Generally speaking, anesthetics given intravenously:
a. Are considere local anesthetics b. have a long duration of action c. have a short time of onset d. all of above are true e. only b and c of the above are true |
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d. sedation
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A major side effect of the antiepileptic agents is:
a. anxiety b. hypnotic c. seizures d. sedation e. hallucinations |
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c. either increasing or decreasing their concentration depending upon the drug
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In general, central nervous system drugs are thought to act on brain and spinal cord neurotransmitters by:
a. Increasing their concentration at the synapse b. decreasing their concentration at the synapse c. either increasing or decreasing their concentration depending upon the drug |
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a. stimulation
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Euphoria
a. stimulation b. depression |
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a. stimulation
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Convulsions
a. stimulation b. depression |
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c. decrease inflammation
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Nonsalicylates, nonnarcotic analgesics (such as the acetaminophen found in Tylenol) differ from aspirin (a salicylate) in that the nonsalicylate does not:
a. Relieve pain as effectively b. Relieve a fever c. decrease inflammation d. all of the above are differences e. Only b and c of the above are differences |
