Question 1

Alzheimer's disease is responsible for most cases of dementia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

By blocking AChE, antipsychotic drugs reduce the symptoms of schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which statements are true regarding antipsychotic drugs? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

Accepted Answer

A)  Almost all patients are compliant with medications. 
B)  Antipsychotic drugs do not cure mental illness. 
C)  Many symptoms of psychosis can be controlled with medication. 
D)  Antipsychotic drugs cure mental illness. 
E)  Many patients are noncompliant with medications. 
A)  Almost all patients are compliant with medications. 
B)  Antipsychotic drugs do not cure mental illness. 
C)  Many symptoms of psychosis can be controlled with medication. 
D)  Antipsychotic drugs cure mental illness. 
E)  Many patients are noncompliant with medications.

Question 4

Levodopa cannot cross the blood-brain barrier to make dopamine so carbidopa is typically added to it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Patients with psychoses often are unable to distinguish between reality and illusion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A schizophrenic patient is being assessed by the pharmacist. The patient is demonstrating positive symptoms. Which symptoms would be considered positive? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hallucinations 
B)  Lack of interest 
C)  Disorganized thoughts 
D)  Lack of responsiveness 
E)  Disorganized speech 
A)  Hallucinations 
B)  Lack of interest 
C)  Disorganized thoughts 
D)  Lack of responsiveness 
E)  Disorganized speech

Question 7

Parkinson's disease is due to an imbalance between dopamine and acetylcholine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Drugs used to treat Alzeheimer's would include this class of drugs:

Accepted Answer

A)  Dopamine agonists 
B)  Cholinesterase inhibitors 
C)  Immune system-modulating drugs 
D)  Phenothiazines 
A)  Dopamine agonists 
B)  Cholinesterase inhibitors 
C)  Immune system-modulating drugs 
D)  Phenothiazines

Exam 11: Drugs for Psychoses and Degenerative Diseases

Alzheimer's disease is responsible for most cases of dementia.

By blocking AChE, antipsychotic drugs reduce the symptoms of schizophrenia.

Which statements are true regarding antipsychotic drugs? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

Levodopa cannot cross the blood-brain barrier to make dopamine so carbidopa is typically added to it.

Patients with psychoses often are unable to distinguish between reality and illusion.

A schizophrenic patient is being assessed by the pharmacist. The patient is demonstrating positive symptoms. Which symptoms would be considered positive? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

Parkinson's disease is due to an imbalance between dopamine and acetylcholine.

Drugs used to treat Alzeheimer's would include this class of drugs:

The Practice of Pharmacy

Drug Classification, Regulation, and Approval

Drug Forms and Routes of Drug Administration

Pharmacokinetics

Pharmacodynamics

Substance Abuse

Using Drug References

Drugs for Disorders Associated With the Autonomic Nervous System

Drugs for Anxiety, Daytime Sedation, and Insomnia

Drugs for Emotional, Behavioural, and Mood Disorders

Drugs for Seizures

Drugs for the Control of Pain and Fever

Drugs for Local and General Anaesthesia

Drugs for Coagulation Disorders

Drugs for Hypertension

Drugs for Heart Failure

Drugs for Dysrhythmias

Drugs for Chest Pain, Myocardial Infraction, and Stroke

Drugs for Lipid Disorders

Drugs for Shock and Anaphylaxis

Drugs for Kidney, Acid-Base, and Electrolyte Disorders

Drugs for Bacterial Infections

Drugs for Fungal, Viral, and Parasitic Diseases

Drugs for Neoplasia

Drugs for Respiratory Disorders

Drugs for Immune System Modulation

Drugs for Eye and Ear Disorders

Drugs for Gastrointestinal Disorders

Vitamins, Minerals, and Nutritional Supplments

Drugs for Muscle Spasm and Bone Disorder

Drugs for Skin Disorders

Drugs for Endocrine Disorders

Drugs for Disorders and Conditions of the Reproductive System

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