Module 14 Flashcards
Which of the following is the most effective treatment of Parkinson's disease? A. COMT inhibitors B. L-Dopa C. Dopamine agonists D. Cholinesterase inhibitors
B. L-Dopa
Which one of the following is NOT correct about a neuron?
A. The pre-synaptic nerve terminals contain vesicles with neurotransmitter
B. Dendrites are responsible for information transfer between neurons
C. Action potentials travel down the axon to cause neurotransmitter release
D. Depolarization is caused by potassium moving into the neuron
B. Dendrites are responsible for information transfer between neurons
Which of the following changes on the brain might you expect in a patient with schizophrenia?
A. Amyloid deposition
B. Decreased brain size
C. Decreased activity in the frontal lobe
D. Reduced activity in the occipital lobe
C. Decreased activity in the frontal lobe
At what age do the symptoms of schizophrenia usually begin to present? A. 8-12 years old B. 16-30 years old C. 40-60 years old D. Over 65 years old
B. 16-30 years old
A person walks into your clinic showing signs of confusion, and an inability to remember her street address or name. This person likely has:
A. Parkinson’s disease
B. Alzheimer’s disease
C. positive symptoms of schizophrenia
D. side effects to their NMDA receptor antagonist prescription
B. Alzheimer’s disease
Which of the following is a side effect of cholinesterase inhibitor therapy? A. Dry mouth B. Rapid heart rate C. Diarrhea D. Urinary retention
C. Diarrhea
Which of the following is an extrapyramidal side effect? A. Tardive dyskinesia B. Orthostatic Hypotension C. Dry Mouth D. Urinary Incontinence
A. Tardive dyskinesia
Which of the following is NOT a treatment for Parkinson's Disease? A. Cholinesterase inhibitor B. MAO inhibitor C. COMT inhibitor D. Dopamine agonist
A. Cholinesterase inhibitor
In Alzheimer’s disease:
A. the amount of acetylcholine is increased
B. the amount of dopamine is increased
C. the brain size decreases
D. decreasing the amount of acetylcholine is a good treatment option
C. the brain size decreases
Which side effect would you expect from a patient taking a conventional antipsychotic drug? A. Severe weight gain B. Pacing or squirming C. Hallucinations D. Diarrhea
B. Pacing or squirming
Which one of the following statements best describes status epilepticus?
A. The patient loses consciousness for 30 seconds.
B. Frequent seizures without recovery of awareness between episodes.
C. A seizure like episode that does not involve abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
D. Brief behavioural arrest with staring.
B. Frequent seizures without recovery of awareness between episodes.
Albert is a 25 year old male that reports having sudden periods where he loses all muscle tone for approximately 15 seconds. Which seizure disorder is he likely to suffer from? A. Absence seizure B. Tonic seizure C. Myoclonic seizure D. Atonic seizure
D. Atonic seizure
Which type of seizure begins in a specific region of the brain and proceeds to spread through all regions of the brain? A. A partial seizure B. A generalized seizure C. A secondarily generalized seizure D. An atonic seizure
C. A secondarily generalized seizure
Annie is a 37 year old female. Annie has seizures during which her friends tell her she appears to be laughing. You suggest that the focus of her seizure is likely in the: A. Frontal Lobe B. Temporal Lobe C. Parietal Lobe D. Occipital Lobe
A. Frontal Lobe
Which of the following drugs is/are known to have a narrow therapeutic range? A. Phenytoin B. Lamotrigine C. Lithium D. Two answers are correct
D. Two answers are correct
Phenytoin and lithium
Which of the following is a symptom of depression? A. Paresthesias B. Excessive indecisiveness C. Delusions of grandeur D. All are correct
B. Excessive indecisiveness
Which of the following are side effects of SSRIs? A. Agitation B. Confusion C. Incoordination D. All are correct
D. All are correct
Which of the following drugs is a mood stabilizer in the treatment of bipolar disorder? A. A conventional antipsychotic B. An atypical antipsychotic C. Valproic acid D. An SSRI
C. Valproic acid
Which of the following is a sign of lithium toxicity? A. Diastolic hypertension B. Tremor C. Anticholinergic effects D. Sexual dysfunction
B. Tremor
Anxiety that produces symptoms which may be confused as a heart attack is known as: A. Panic disorder B. Generalized anxiety disorder C. Post-traumatic stress disorder D. Agoraphobia
A. Panic disorder
