03 Central Nervous System Drugs

Question 1

Conducting an action potential down the axon of the neuron.

Answer 1

Axonal conduction

Question 2

Process by which information is carried across the gap between neuron and postsynaptic cell

Answer 2

Synaptic Transmission

Question 3

What drugs are used for psychiatric disorder, suppression of seizures, relief of pain, and production of anesthesia.

Answer 3

CNS Drugs

Question 4

This barrier impedes the entry of drugs into the brain

Answer 4

Blood brain barrier

Question 5

Decreased response occuring in the course of prolonged drug use

Answer 5

Tolerance

Question 6

State in which abrupt discontinuation of drug use will precipitate a withdrawal symptom.

Answer 6

Physical dependence

Question 7

This is characterized by falling asleep during normal waking activities

Answer 7

Narcolepsy

Question 8

Stimulate the release of NE and DA from the brain and SNS.

Answer 8

Amphetamines

Question 9

Given to increase the child’s attention span and cognitive performance.

Answer 9

Methylprenidate

Question 10

Treatment of narcolepsy

Answer 10

Modafinil

Question 11

This drug stimulates respiration.

Answer 11

Xanthine

Question 12

This drug is treatment for respiratory depression caused by drug overdose and COPD.

Answer 12

Doxapram

Question 13

Slowly progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by tremor, rigidity, postural instability and slowed movement.

Answer 13

Parkinson’s disease

Question 14

Group of disorders characterized by excessive excitability of neurons in the CNS

Answer 14

Epilepsy

Question 15

General term that applies to all types of epileptic events.

Answer 15

Seizure

Question 16

Abnormal motor phenomenon

Answer 16

Convulsion

Question 17

Type of seizure where excitation undergoes limited spread from the focus to adjacent cortical areas.

Answer 17

Partial seizure

Question 18

Type of seizure where excitation spreads widely throughout both hemispheres of the brain.

Answer 18

Generalized seizures

Question 19

Define as involuntary contraction of a muscle or muscle group.

Answer 19

Spasm

Question 20

This agents are used to ease the passage of an endotracheal tubes.

Answer 20

Non depolarizing agents