CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DRUG

Question 1

It includes everything in the brain and areas which are outside the autonomic nervous system

Answer 1

Central Nervous System (CNS)

Question 2

conducting an action potential down the axon of the neuron

Answer 2

AXONAL CONDUCTION

Question 3

how many CNS drug compounds serve as neurotransmitters

Answer 3

21 compounds

Question 4

the method by which information is transferred between postsynaptic cells and neurons

Answer 4

synaptic transmission

Question 5

they are used for psychiatric disorders, suppression of seizures, pain relief, and anesthesia production.

Answer 5

CNS drugs

Question 6

This barrier impedes the entry of drugs into the brain.

Answer 6

Blood-brain Barrier

Question 7

PARKINSON’S DISEASE

Answer 7

is a disease that slowly progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by tremors, rigidity, postural instability, and slowed movement.

Question 8

Before administering medications for Parkinson’s disease, the patient must first conduct a nursing assessment called?

Answer 8

Assess motor symptoms

Question 9

What CNS medication uses sodium and calcium influx suppression as one of its mechanisms?

Answer 9

Anti-Epileptic Drug

Question 10

doxapram

Answer 10

it’s a drug that treats respiratory depression caused by drug overdose and COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)

Question 11

its a kind of CNS drug that treats narcolepsy

Answer 11

Methylphenidate and modafinil

Question 12

it is a drug that is used for the treatment of malignant hyperthermia and is used to help relax certain muscles in our body

Answer 12

dantrolene sodium

Question 13

it is a seizure in that excitation undergoes limited spread from the focus to adjacent cortical areas

Answer 13

partial seizures

Question 14

This drug is to prevent seizures

Answer 14

Anticonvulsant Drugs

Question 15

its a type of seizure that excitation spreads widely throughout both hemispheres of the brain

Answer 15

generalized seizures

Question 16

It is the most commonly prescribed anticonvulsant medication

Answer 16

PHENYTOIN

Question 17

It is a state in which abrupt discontinuation of drug use will precipitate a withdrawal syndrome

Answer 17

Physical Dependence

Question 18

It’s a common drug that are two medications that are combined and used to manage the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.

Answer 18

Carbidopa-levodopa.

Question 19

When a client abruptly stops using a substance on which they are physically dependent, they develop this substance abuse or syndrome.

Answer 19

Abstinence syndrome

Question 20

it is a drug that is used for the treatment of malignant hyperthermia and is used to help relax certain muscles in our body

Answer 20

dantrolene sodium