Central Nervous System Drugs Classifications

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What is a common side effect associated with narcotics or opioids according to the text?

Hypertension
Increased respiratory rate
Increased urine output
Constipation (correct)

Which class of medications is commonly used to treat conditions of the Central Nervous System?

Anti-inflammatory drugs
Antihistamines
Analgesics (correct)
Antibiotics

Which drug class is known to cause hypersensitivity reactions according to the text?

Analgesics
Muscle relaxants
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (correct)
Anti-convulsants

What is a potential side effect of VALPROATE mentioned in the text?

Short-term amnesia (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should be monitored closely while using Anti-convulsants according to the text?

Decrease in sensorium (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic symptom of Alzheimer's Disease?

Loss of muscle coordination (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following drugs is an NMDA receptor antagonist used in treating Alzheimer's Disease?

Memantine (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about Alzheimer's Disease is NOT true?

It primarily affects individuals under the age of 65 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of action of carisprodol, an antispasmodic drug?

Depresses the central nervous system by interrupting neuronal communication (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of cyclobenzaprine, an antispasmodic drug?

Decreases activity of descending serotonergic neurons by antagonizing serotonin (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following brain regions is NOT affected by the loss of nerve cells and synapses in Alzheimer's Disease?

Cerebellum (C) Signup and view all the answers

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