Central Nervous System drugs Flashcards
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Dopamine, epinephrine, and serotonin are examples of what type of neurotransmitters?
Monoamine
Aspartate, glutamate, and glycine are examples of what type of neurotransmitters?
Amino Acid
Adenosine, adenosine monophosphate, and adenosine triphosphate are examples of what type of neurotransmitters?
Purine
Dynorphines, endorphines, and enkaphalins are examples of what type of neurotransmitters?
Opioid Peptide
Neurotensin, oxytocin, and somatostatin are examples of what type of neurotransmitters?
Nonopioid Peptide
Kids are much more ___________ to CNS drugs than adults.
Sensitive
It is characterized as inattentiveness, inability to concentrate, restlessness, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inability to complete a task. Amphetamine medications are used to combat this disorder.
ADHD (Attention Deficit / Hyperactive Disorder)
Medication that can be used as daytime sedative.
Barbiturates
It is a slow and progressive neurodegeneration disorder characterized by tremors, rigidity, slowed movements, and postural instability. Medications such as dopaminergic drugs are used to combat this disorder.
Parkinson’s Disease
It is characterized by excessive excitability of neurons and recurring seizures.
Epilepsy
A drug class that includes diazepam, clonazepam, and lorazepam. It is also a drug of choice for the acute management of status epilepticus.
Benzodiazepine
It binds to a carrier protein and acts as a receptor resulting in an increase in GABA in the brain. It can be used for partial seizures in adults, and pain from diabetic neuropathy.
Gabapentin
It is the involuntary contraction of muscle or muscle group
Spasm
What is the first thing you need to do when someone is having a seizure?
Clean out the area from any dangerous items.
What is the second thing you need to do when someone is having a seizure?
Time the seizure, if it exceeds 5 minutes call an ambulance immediately.
It is a direct-acting medication used for malignant hyperthermia.
Dantrolene
Atracurium, cisatracurium ,and doxacurium are what kind of drugs?
Non-depolarizing Blocking Drugs
Depolarizing blocking drug that is a drug of choice for short procedures.
Succinylcholine
It is a syndrome that occurs when an abrupt withdrawal from a substance that a person has been using for a long period of time.
Abstinence Syndrome
Disulfiram, naltrexone, and acamprosate are medications used for?
Abstinence Maintenance
