Nervous system-Pharmacology

Which of the following combinations reflect the specificity of beta-receptors?

• Beta-1 receptor for the heart and beta-2 receptor for the gastrointestinal system

• Beta-1 receptor for skeletal muscle and beta-2 receptor for the heart

• Beta-1 receptor for the respiratory system and beta-2 receptor for the heart

• Beta-1 receptor for the heart and beta-2 receptor for the respiratory system

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

• Nerve terminal

• Dendrites

• Axons

• Cell body

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

• Myasthenia gravis

• Epilepsy

• Polyneuropathy

• None of the above

Which of the following ions is(are) involved in nerve transmission?

• Potassium

• Iodide

• Sodium

• Potassium and Sodium

During a fight-or-flight response:

• Nonessential systems are shut down.

• Energy is sent to the muscular system.

• Senses are dulled.

• Nonessential systems are shut down and  energy is sent to the muscular system

Donepezil is used as an agent that treats the symptoms:

• Alzheimer disease

• Alzheimer disease and seizures

• Seizures

• Migraine headaches

Which of the following is(are) NOT an anxiety disorder?

• Phobias

•  Schizophrenia

• Posttraumatic stress disorder (PSTD)

• Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)

All anticonvulsant medications need the following auxiliary label:

• Shake well.

• Do not abruptly stop taking.

• Take with a full glass of water.

• Caution: Federal law prohibits the transfer of this drug to any person other than the patient for whom it was prescribed.

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

•  Norepinephrine

• Acetylcholine

• Caffeine

• None of the answers are correct

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

• Constipation and urinary retention

• Dry mouth

• Blurred vision

• All of the answers are correct