NURS 3100 Exam 3 2025 Questions and
Answers
Which of the following best describes an agonist?
promotes the effect of the endogenous substance
inhibits the effect of the endogenous substance
inhibits the effect of the endogenous substance to a set point
promotes the effect of the endogenous substance to a set point - ANSWER-
promotes the effect of the endogenous substance
Which neurotransmitter is considered a major inhibitor in the brain?
glutamate
histamine
gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
dopamine - ANSWER-gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
Which of the following is not an SSRI?
paroxetine
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,sertraline
fluoxetine
venlafaxine - ANSWER-venlafaxine
Which of the following disorders are always associated with psychosis?
major depression
traumatic brain injury
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
myasthenia gravis
schizophrenia - ANSWER-schizophrenia
Which of the following seizure medications activate GABA?
phenytoin
valproic acid
topiramate
carbamazepine - ANSWER-topiramate
What stage of general anesthesia involves surgical anesthesia?
stage 3
stage 4
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, stage 1
stage 2 - ANSWER-stage 3
Which neurotransmitter is associated with Parkinson's disease?
norepinephrine
acetylcholine
serotonin
dopamine - ANSWER-dopamine
Which of the following medications is not used for alcohol use disorder?
buprenorphine/naloxone
disulfiram
acamprosate
naltrexone - ANSWER-buprenorphine/naloxone
Stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system produces which of the
following symptoms?
pupillary dilation
pupillary constriction
bladder contracts
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Answers
Which of the following best describes an agonist?
promotes the effect of the endogenous substance
inhibits the effect of the endogenous substance
inhibits the effect of the endogenous substance to a set point
promotes the effect of the endogenous substance to a set point - ANSWER-
promotes the effect of the endogenous substance
Which neurotransmitter is considered a major inhibitor in the brain?
glutamate
histamine
gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
dopamine - ANSWER-gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
Which of the following is not an SSRI?
paroxetine
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,sertraline
fluoxetine
venlafaxine - ANSWER-venlafaxine
Which of the following disorders are always associated with psychosis?
major depression
traumatic brain injury
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
myasthenia gravis
schizophrenia - ANSWER-schizophrenia
Which of the following seizure medications activate GABA?
phenytoin
valproic acid
topiramate
carbamazepine - ANSWER-topiramate
What stage of general anesthesia involves surgical anesthesia?
stage 3
stage 4
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, stage 1
stage 2 - ANSWER-stage 3
Which neurotransmitter is associated with Parkinson's disease?
norepinephrine
acetylcholine
serotonin
dopamine - ANSWER-dopamine
Which of the following medications is not used for alcohol use disorder?
buprenorphine/naloxone
disulfiram
acamprosate
naltrexone - ANSWER-buprenorphine/naloxone
Stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system produces which of the
following symptoms?
pupillary dilation
pupillary constriction
bladder contracts
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