Sample Questions and Answers
Which of the following is a common side effect of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs)?
a) Weight loss
b) Hair loss
c) Sedation
d) Increased blood pressure
Answer: c) Sedation
Which medication is most commonly used to treat Parkinson’s disease?
a) Diazepam
b) Levodopa
c) Carbamazepine
d) Gabapentin
Answer: b) Levodopa
What is the mechanism of action of benzodiazepines?
a) Inhibition of dopamine reuptake
b) Enhancement of GABA activity
c) Inhibition of acetylcholine
d) Blockade of sodium channels
Answer: b) Enhancement of GABA activity
Which of the following drugs is used in the acute treatment of migraine headaches?
a) Amitriptyline
b) Sumatriptan
c) Valproic acid
d) Gabapentin
Answer: b) Sumatriptan
Which of the following is a common side effect of dopamine agonists in Parkinson’s disease treatment?
a) Hypotension
b) Sleep disturbances
c) Tardive dyskinesia
d) Weight gain
Answer: b) Sleep disturbances
Which drug class is commonly prescribed for the management of multiple sclerosis?
a) Beta-blockers
b) Antidepressants
c) Immunomodulators
d) Antihistamines
Answer: c) Immunomodulators
Which of the following drugs is used to treat status epilepticus?
a) Phenytoin
b) Midazolam
c) Carbamazepine
d) Dantrolene
Answer: b) Midazolam
What is the primary action of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) in the treatment of neurological disorders?
a) Increasing dopamine levels
b) Increasing serotonin levels
c) Inhibiting GABA activity
d) Decreasing norepinephrine levels
Answer: b) Increasing serotonin levels
Which of the following medications is considered a first-line treatment for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
a) Amitriptyline
b) Fluoxetine
c) Lorazepam
d) Carbamazepine
Answer: b) Fluoxetine
Which of the following drugs is commonly used as an antispasmodic in neurological disorders like multiple sclerosis?
a) Baclofen
b) Risperidone
c) Clonazepam
d) Topiramate
Answer: a) Baclofen
What is the common side effect of lithium therapy in the treatment of bipolar disorder?
a) Hypothyroidism
b) Tremors
c) Severe constipation
d) Increased appetite
Answer: b) Tremors
Which of the following drugs can be used to treat neuropathic pain?
a) Acetaminophen
b) Gabapentin
c) Ibuprofen
d) Morphine
Answer: b) Gabapentin
What is the mechanism of action of levodopa in Parkinson’s disease?
a) Increases dopamine synthesis in the brain
b) Blocks dopamine receptors
c) Increases acetylcholine activity
d) Decreases GABAergic activity
Answer: a) Increases dopamine synthesis in the brain
Which of the following drugs is an anticonvulsant that can be used to prevent partial seizures?
a) Phenytoin
b) Gabapentin
c) Lithium
d) Fluoxetine
Answer: a) Phenytoin
Which of the following drugs is used to treat Alzheimer’s disease by inhibiting acetylcholinesterase?
a) Donepezil
b) Haloperidol
c) Methotrexate
d) Methylphenidate
Answer: a) Donepezil
Which of the following drugs can cause drug-induced parkinsonism?
a) Levodopa
b) Haloperidol
c) Gabapentin
d) Diazepam
Answer: b) Haloperidol
Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of sumatriptan in treating migraines?
a) Hypertension
b) Asthma
c) Cardiovascular disease
d) Diabetes
Answer: c) Cardiovascular disease
Which class of drugs is primarily used to treat epilepsy by stabilizing neuronal membranes?
a) Antipsychotics
b) Anticonvulsants
c) Antidepressants
d) Antihistamines
Answer: b) Anticonvulsants
Which of the following medications is a first-line treatment for acute exacerbations of multiple sclerosis?
a) Glatiramer acetate
b) Prednisone
c) Baclofen
d) Donepezil
Answer: b) Prednisone
Which of the following medications is an NMDA receptor antagonist used in Alzheimer’s disease?
a) Memantine
b) Gabapentin
c) Baclofen
d) Chlorpromazine
Answer: a) Memantine
Which of the following medications is most commonly used in the management of trigeminal neuralgia?
a) Gabapentin
b) Amitriptyline
c) Carbamazepine
d) Prednisone
Answer: c) Carbamazepine
Which of the following drugs can exacerbate seizures in patients with epilepsy?
a) Clozapine
b) Haloperidol
c) Levodopa
d) Phenytoin
Answer: a) Clozapine
Which of the following drugs is considered a first-line treatment for generalized tonic-clonic seizures?
a) Carbamazepine
b) Valproic acid
c) Topiramate
d) Lithium
Answer: b) Valproic acid
What is the mechanism of action of anticholinergic drugs used in Parkinson’s disease?
a) Increase dopamine activity
b) Decrease acetylcholine activity
c) Block GABA receptors
d) Increase serotonin activity
Answer: b) Decrease acetylcholine activity
Which of the following is a side effect of dopamine replacement therapy in Parkinson’s disease?
a) Dyskinesia
b) Cough
c) Drowsiness
d) Nausea
Answer: a) Dyskinesia
Which of the following drugs is commonly used as a mood stabilizer in bipolar disorder?
a) Fluoxetine
b) Lithium
c) Amitriptyline
d) Clonazepam
Answer: b) Lithium
Which of the following is a common side effect of antipsychotic medications?
a) Weight loss
b) Dizziness
c) Extrapyramidal symptoms
d) Skin rash
Answer: c) Extrapyramidal symptoms
Which drug is used as a first-line treatment for Alzheimer’s disease?
a) Donepezil
b) Fluoxetine
c) Carbamazepine
d) Amitriptyline
Answer: a) Donepezil
Which of the following medications is used in the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
a) Methadone
b) Methylphenidate
c) Clonidine
d) Diazepam
Answer: b) Methylphenidate
Which of the following medications is used to prevent cluster headaches?
a) Amitriptyline
b) Lithium
c) Gabapentin
d) Sumatriptan
Answer: b) Lithium
31. Which of the following is a common side effect of long-term corticosteroid therapy in multiple sclerosis?
a) Hypokalemia
b) Osteoporosis
c) Hepatotoxicity
d) Skin rash
Answer: b) Osteoporosis
32. Which class of drugs is primarily used to treat neurogenic bladder in patients with neurological disorders?
a) Anticholinergics
b) Beta-blockers
c) Diuretics
d) Calcium channel blockers
Answer: a) Anticholinergics
33. Which of the following drugs is used for the management of acute migraine attacks and works by constricting blood vessels in the brain?
a) Sumatriptan
b) Acetaminophen
c) Metoclopramide
d) Codeine
Answer: a) Sumatriptan
34. Which of the following medications is used in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease to improve cognitive symptoms?
a) Memantine
b) Lithium
c) Risperidone
d) Propranolol
Answer: a) Memantine
35. Which medication is used for the prevention of seizures in patients with epilepsy and works by stabilizing neuronal membranes?
a) Phenytoin
b) Lorazepam
c) Lithium
d) Ropinirole
Answer: a) Phenytoin
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