Question 1

Which of the following is a primary neurotransmitter of the SNS?

Accepted Answer

A)  Norepinephrine
B)  Caffeine
C)  Acetylcholine
D)  None of the above A

Question 2

Which of the following diseases is a rare autoimmune disorder that affects the transmission of electrical impulses from the CNS to the muscles?

Accepted Answer

A)  Myasthenia gravis
B)  Polyneuropathy
C)  Epilepsy
D)  None of the above A

Question 3

Sumatriptan (Imitrex) for migraine headaches can be administered:

Accepted Answer

A)  Orally
B)  By injection
C)  Nasally
D)  All of the above D

Question 4

Parkinson disease (PD) is characterized by a deficiency of which of the following transmitters?

Accepted Answer

A)  Epinephrine
B)  Norepinephrine
C)  Dopamine
D)  Serotonin

Question 5

During a fight-or-flight response:

Accepted Answer

A)  Nonessential systems are shut down.
B)  Senses are dulled.
C)  Energy is sent to the muscular system.
D)  Both A and C occur.

Question 6

The generic medication temazepam for insomnia is marketed under the brand name:

Accepted Answer

A)  Ambien
B)  Lunesta
C)  Prozac
D)  Restoril

Question 7

EpiPens (epinephrine autoinjectors) need an auxiliary label because they:

Accepted Answer

A)  Are for emergency use.
B)  Cause drowsiness.
C)  Are scheduled medications.
D)  Require a prescription.

Question 8

Antipsychotic medications may cause the following side effects:

Accepted Answer

A)  Extrapyramidal symptoms
B)  Drowsiness
C)  Insomnia
D)  A and B

Question 9

The primary side effects of anticholinergic drugs, such as benztropine for PD, include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Constipation and urinary retention
B)  Dry mouth
C)  Blurred vision
D)  All of the above

Question 10

Psychosis can be:

Accepted Answer

A)  True mental illness
B)  Caused by medications or recreational drug use
C)  Attributable to an underlying medical condition such as dementia
D)  All of the above

Question 11

Which division of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) functions during restful situations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Enteric
B)  Sympathetic
C)  Parasympathetic
D)  None of the above

Question 12

Which part of the neuron receives impulses from the previous neuron's nerve terminal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Axons
B)  Dendrites
C)  Cell body
D)  Nerve terminal

Question 13

Injectable immune modifiers such as interferons share what common storage requirement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Keep frozen until use.
B)  Protect from light.
C)  Refrigerate.
D)  A and B are requirements.

Question 14

Methylphenidate for the treatment of ADHD is available in a variety of dosage forms including:

Accepted Answer

A)  Capsules and tablets
B)  Oral solution
C)  Transdermal patch
D)  All of the above

Question 15

Which of the following is not a tricyclic antidepressant?

Accepted Answer

A)  amitriptyline (Elavil) 
B)  doxepin (Sinequan) 
C)  nortriptyline (Aventyl) 
D)  phenelzine (Nardil)

Question 16

The psychologic disorder characterized by excessive mood swings between manic and depressive states is:

Accepted Answer

A)  OCD
B)  Bipolar disorder
C)  PTSD
D)  Schizophrenia

Question 17

Which of the following is not a state in the transmission of a chemical message?

Accepted Answer

A)  Repolarized
B)  Depolarized
C)  Prepolarized
D)  Polarized

Question 18

The main OTC drug used for insomnia is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Diphenhydramine
B)  Acetaminophen
C)  Temazepam
D)  Escitalopram

Question 19

Donepezil (Aricept) is used as an agent that treats the symptoms:

Accepted Answer

A)  Alzheimer disease
B)  Migraine headaches
C)  Seizures
D)  A and C

Question 20

Which of the following is(are) true statements?

Accepted Answer

A)  The brainstem connects the brain and spinal cord.
B)  The brainstem consists of the midbrain, pons, and medulla.
C)  The brainstem is part of the PNS.
D)  Both A and B are true statements.

Exam 15: Therapeutic Agents for the Nervous System