104-1 and 104-2 Flashcards
During a fight-or-flight response:
D. Nonessential systems are shut down and energy is sent to the muscular system
Which of the following is a primary neurotransmitter of the SNS?
Norepinephrine
Which division of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) functions during restful
situations?
Parasympathetic
4) All anticonvulsant medications need the following auxiliary label:
B) Do not abruptly stop taking.
5) Donepezil (Aricept) is used as an agent that treats the symptoms:
A) Alzheimer disease
Parkinson disease (PD) is characterized by a deficiency of which of the following
transmitters?
Dopamine
Which of the following combinations reflect the specificity of beta-receptors?
Beta-1 receptor for the heart and beta-2 receptors for the respiratory system
The primary side effects of anticholinergic drugs, such as benztropine for PD, include:
constipation and urinary retention, dry mouth, blurred vision (all these answers are correct)
Which of the following is the mood-changing drug of choice for bipolar disorder?
Lithium
10) The generic medication temazepam for insomnia is marketed under the brand name:
Restoril
11) Which part of the neuron receives impulses from the previous neuron’s nerve terminal?
Dendrites
12) Which of the following ions is(are) involved in nerve transmission?
D) Potassium and Sodium
Which of the following diseases is a rare autoimmune disorder that affects the
transmission of electrical impulses from the CNS to the muscles?
A) Myasthenia gravis
14) Which of the following is(are) not an anxiety disorder?
C) Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
15) The main OTC drug used for insomnia is:
Diphenhydramine
