CNS Pharmacology Pharmacology practice questions
This section of the Saturn Medic Pharmacology question bank covers 5 topics under CNS Pharmacology: Antidepressants (30 questions); Antiepileptic Drugs (30 questions); Antipsychotic Drugs (30 questions); Anxiolytics & Sedative-Hypnotics (30 questions); and Parkinson Disease Drugs (30 questions).
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CNS Pharmacology Pharmacology MCQs: mixed practice questions
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Which antidepressant is FDA approved for obsessive-compulsive disorder along with fluvoxamine?
From: AntidepressantsCorrect answer: B. Clomipramine is a TCA with strong serotonin-reuptake inhibition and is specifically listed for OCD.Which antiepileptic drug is a GABA agonist used for seizures and also used as a sedative-hypnotic?
From: Antiepileptic DrugsCorrect answer: B. Phenobarbital enhances GABA-mediated chloride-channel opening and is used as an anticonvulsant and sedative-hypnotic.Which antipsychotic adverse effect is characterized by hyperthermia, rigidity, diaphoresis, and autonomic instability?
From: Antipsychotic DrugsCorrect answer: B. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a severe reaction characterized by profound hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, diaphoresis, autonomic instability, and myoglobinemia.Which benzodiazepine is particularly useful for status epilepticus?
From: Anxiolytics & Sedative-HypnoticsCorrect answer: B. Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine used in the acute treatment of status epilepticus because of its rapid anticonvulsant action.Which drug is an antimuscarinic agent used for parkinsonian symptoms?
From: Parkinson Disease DrugsCorrect answer: C. Trihexyphenidyl decreases central muscarinic cholinergic activity and is used as an antiparkinsonian drug.