Central Nervous System Flashcards
method by which information is transmitted
the separation of neuronspost-synaptic neuron, etc.
Synaptic Transmission
Excitation spreads widely throughout both hemispheres of the brain.
Generalized sezures
CNS contains ___ compounds that serve as neurotransmitters.
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Used for psychiatric disorders, suppression of seizures, relief of pain, production of anesthesia.
Central nervous system drugs
Carrying out an action potential extending from the axon
a neuron.
Axonal Conduction
Drug that contains aspartate, GABA,
Glutamate, and Glycine.
Amino acid
Given to boost the child’s cognitive performance and attention span.
Methylprenidate
A CNS stimulant that has a characteristics of inattentiveness, inability to concentrate, restlessness, hyperactivity, inability to complete tasks and impulsivity.
ADHD (Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder)
To enhance the patient’s
the ability to perform activities
of the daily life.
Therapeutic Goal
Group of disorders characterized
by excessive excitablility of
neurons in the CNS.
Epilepsy
Term that refers generally to all epileptic occurrences of every kind.
Seizure
An abnormal motor phenomenon.
Convulsion
Treatment of respiratory depression caused by drug overdose and COPD.
Doxapram
Excitation undergoes limited spread from the focus to adjacent cortical areas.
Partial seizures
Excitation spreads widely throughout both hemispheres of the brain.
Generalized sezures
General term that apllies to all types of epileptic events.
Seizure
Characterized as voluntary
muscle or muscle contraction
group.
Muscle spasm
Slowly progressive
neurodegenerative disorder
characterized by tremor, rigidity,
postural instability and slowed
movement.
Parkinson’s disease
Prevents medicines from entering the
brain.
Blood brain barrier
A directly / indirectly causes activation of dopamine receptors.
Dopaminergic Drugs
