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01-11-2009 | CME Post-test
Post-Test Questions
Published in: CNS Drugs | Special Issue 1/2009
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1.
Which of the following regarding the PFC is false?
a.
The PFC is critical for regulating attention based on relevance
b.
The PFC is important for screening distractions, sustaining attention, and shifting/dividing attention in a task-appropriate manner
c.
The PFC is critical for regulating behavior/emotion, especially for inhibiting inappropriate emotions, impulses, and habits
d.
The PFC is needed for allocating/ planning to achieve goals and organizing behavior/thought
e.
None of the above
2.
The sensory association cortices are situated in the:
a.
occipital lobe
b.
temporal lobe
c.
parietal lobe
d.
all of the above
e.
none of the above
3.
The predominant type of NE receptor in the locus ceruleus is:
a.
alpha-2c
b.
alpha-2b
c.
alpha-2d
d.
alpha-2a
e.
none of the above
4.
Alpha-2 agonists have been used to treat:
a.
Tourette syndrome
b.
ADHD
c.
developmental disorders
d.
substance abuse
e.
all of the above
5.
Clonidine’s main mechanism of action in the PFC is via:
a.
stimulation of the D1 family of receptors (D1 and D5)
b.
inhibition of cAMP-HCN channel signaling in dendritic spines
c.
stimulation of the D2 family of receptors (D2, D3, D4)
d.
stimulation of alpha-2a, -2b and -2c receptor subtypes
e.
none of the above
6.
Compared with clonidine, guanfacine is:
a.
less sedating
b.
not as potent in lowering blood pressure
c.
both a and b
d.
neither a nor b
7.
The most commonly seen comorbidities in children with ADHD are:
a.
ODD
b.
MDD
c.
anxiety disorders
d.
all of the above
e.
none of the above
8.
Uncomplicated ADHD is characterized by all of the following except:
a.
poor classroom attention
b.
forgetfulness
c.
excessive talking
d.
trouble sleeping
e.
property destruction
9.
Which of the following factors have been shown to be predictive of response (both positive and negative) to therapy for ADHD?
a.
Depressive symptoms in the parent
b.
Higher initial ADHD severity in the child
c.
Higher IQ score and comorbid anxiety in the child
d.
None of the above
e.
All of the above
10.
Which of the following is the only non-stimulant medication approved for ADHD in the United States?
a.
Clonidine
b.
Fluoxetine
c.
Bupropion
d.
Modafinil
e.
Atomoxetine