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What is the primary action of stimulants on the brain?
What is the primary action of stimulants on the brain?
- Primarily act on D2 receptors in the prefrontal cortex
- Increase norepinephrine (NE) and dopamine (DA) equally
- Increase only serotonin levels in the brain
- Primarily act on D1 receptors in the prefrontal cortex (correct)
Which of the following is a potential side effect of stimulants?
Which of the following is a potential side effect of stimulants?
- Improved sleep quality
- Increased anxiety and agitation (correct)
- Reduced blood pressure and pulse
- Enhanced growth in children
What is a common reason for using stimulants off-label?
What is a common reason for using stimulants off-label?
- To reverse sexual dysfunction (correct)
- To treat narcolepsy
- To manage chronic pain
- To improve memory retention
Why is it important to monitor heart-related factors while on stimulant medication?
Why is it important to monitor heart-related factors while on stimulant medication?
What is a typical side effect that may occur due to stimulant use, especially in high doses?
What is a typical side effect that may occur due to stimulant use, especially in high doses?
How does the FDA approve methylphenidate for use?
How does the FDA approve methylphenidate for use?
What is the main mechanism of action of methylphenidate?
What is the main mechanism of action of methylphenidate?
Which isomer of methylphenidate is more potent?
Which isomer of methylphenidate is more potent?
What are common side effects associated with methylphenidate use?
What are common side effects associated with methylphenidate use?
What is a rare and dangerous side effect associated with methylphenidate overdose?
What is a rare and dangerous side effect associated with methylphenidate overdose?
Which of the following medications may interact with methylphenidate by inhibiting its metabolism?
Which of the following medications may interact with methylphenidate by inhibiting its metabolism?
For which condition is methylphenidate FDA approved?
For which condition is methylphenidate FDA approved?
