LPN ~ Intro to Pharmacology and Clinical
Calculations, Ch 13 Nervous System
Medications Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
Dementia -
correct answer ✅Progressive irreversible decline in mental
function
Alzheimer's Disease -
correct answer ✅Most common form of dementia
Cholinesterase Inhibitor -
correct answer ✅Slows Progression
Parkinson's Disease -
correct answer ✅Degenerative disorder of CNS, Dopamine
producing neurons die.
Antiparkinsonian Drugs -
correct answer ✅Focus on keeping dopamine and acetylcholine at
nerve synapse. Resistance can develop.
Dopaminergic -
correct answer ✅Replacing or increasing dopamine
, LPN ~ Intro to Pharmacology and Clinical
Calculations, Ch 13 Nervous System
Medications Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
Cholinergic -
correct answer ✅Inhibit action of acetylcholine
Anesthesia -
correct answer ✅Loss of sensation
Local Anesthesia -
correct answer ✅Lack of feeling without loss of consciousness.
Forms: Creams, Aerosols, Otics, and Injectables
Amides -
correct answer ✅Last longer: adverse effects and allergies are rare
Esters -
correct answer ✅Limited to topical. SEVERE allergic reaction
potential
Calculations, Ch 13 Nervous System
Medications Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
Dementia -
correct answer ✅Progressive irreversible decline in mental
function
Alzheimer's Disease -
correct answer ✅Most common form of dementia
Cholinesterase Inhibitor -
correct answer ✅Slows Progression
Parkinson's Disease -
correct answer ✅Degenerative disorder of CNS, Dopamine
producing neurons die.
Antiparkinsonian Drugs -
correct answer ✅Focus on keeping dopamine and acetylcholine at
nerve synapse. Resistance can develop.
Dopaminergic -
correct answer ✅Replacing or increasing dopamine
, LPN ~ Intro to Pharmacology and Clinical
Calculations, Ch 13 Nervous System
Medications Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
Cholinergic -
correct answer ✅Inhibit action of acetylcholine
Anesthesia -
correct answer ✅Loss of sensation
Local Anesthesia -
correct answer ✅Lack of feeling without loss of consciousness.
Forms: Creams, Aerosols, Otics, and Injectables
Amides -
correct answer ✅Last longer: adverse effects and allergies are rare
Esters -
correct answer ✅Limited to topical. SEVERE allergic reaction
potential
