MSN 611 Quiz 3
Which statement accurately describes the organization of the autonomic
nervous system? - -Epinephrine activates both alpha and beta types of
receptors equally
-Which of the following describes the activity of naloxone? - -It may induce
immediate withdrawal symptoms in chronic opiate users.
-A simple partial seizure is characterized by: - -a specific focal site of origin
-Which of the following is an important consideration when prescribing
antidepressants? - -Seizures have been reported in some antidepressant
trials.
-Choose the correct statement describing stimulants. - -They are used
adjunctively with behavioral therapy for ADHD.
-Secondary uses for anxiolytic medications may include: - -ethanol
withdrawal.
-The first anticonvulsant medication to be used as a mood stabilizer was
______________. - -carbamazapine
-Auras associated with migraine headaches: - -may respond to serotonergic
agents in patients with severe migraines.
-What is the pathology of Parkinson's disease, the hallmark symptoms
associated with the disease, and the challenges associated with dosing to
manage symptoms. - -All of the above
Ans: Parkinson's disease is caused by impaired dopamine activity in the
basal ganglia. Characteristic symptoms include tremor, muscle rigidity, and
slowness or absence of voluntary movement. The treatment challenge is
determining a dose that increases dopamine activity without resulting in
excess dopamine activity, which can lead to persistent writhing, dyskinetic,
or choreiform movements that some patients find more objectionable than
the Parkinsonian symptoms.
-Arthritis, cancer pain, AND back pain are characterized as forms of _______
pain. - -chronic
-D2 receptors are a drug development target for which disease? - -
Parkinson's
-Adverse effects of chronic phenytoin use may include - -osteomalacia.
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