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Which disorder is treated with hypnotic drugs?

A
neuralgia
B
myasthenia gravis
C
narcolepsy
D
insomnia
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anticonvulsant
B
antidepressant
C
benzodiazepine
D
dopamine agonist
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neuropathy
B
dementia
C
seizures
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Which classes of drugs can treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease? Check all that apply.

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dopamine agonists
B
GABAergic drugs
C
MAO inhibitors
D
anticholinergic drugs
E
immunosuppressants
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Why are GABAergic drugs prescribed?

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to prevent the breakdown of dopamine in Parkinson’s disease
B
to prevent the accumulation of acetylcholine in Alzheimer’s disease
C
to block the pain signals in neuralgia
D
to inhibit nerve impulses by acting like a neurotransmitter
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Why are MAO inhibitors prescribed to people with neurological disorders?

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to prevent the breakdown of dopamine in Parkinson’s disease
B
to prevent the breakdown of acetylcholine in Alzheimer’s disease
C
to block the pain signals in neuralgia
D
to inhibit nerve impulses by acting like a neurotransmitter
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Which neurological disorders are thought to be autoimmune diseases and can be treated with immunosuppressant drugs? Check all that apply.

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insomnia
B
myasthenia gravis
C
Alzheimer’s disease
D
neuralgia
E
multiple sclerosis
F
Parkinson’s disease
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A patient is experiencing unexplained leg pain. What is the patient most likely experiencing, and how might it be treated?

A
The patient is having seizures that should be treated with anticonvulsant drugs.
B
The patient has neuropathy, which can be treated with a variety of medications.
C
The patient has narcolepsy, which is often treated with stimulants.
D
The patient has palsy that cannot be treated with any class of drugs.
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What do dopamine agonists and GABAergic drugs have in common?

A
They can treat neuralgia symptoms.
B
They act like neurotransmitters.
C
They are used to treat Parkinson’s disease.
D
They are anticonvulsant drugs.
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What is similar and different between Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis?

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Both are neurodegenerative diseases, but multiple sclerosis is caused degradation of PNS nerves.
B
Both are disorders of the CNS, but only Parkinson's is treated with dopamine agonists.
C
Both involve symptoms of pain, but only Parkinson's is brought on by neuropathy.
D
Both result in coordination problems, but only multiple sclerosis is treated with MAO inhibitors.

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