Central Nervous System drugs Flashcards
It is a group of disorders characterized by excessive excitability of neurons in CNS
EPILEPSY
A CNS stimulant that stimulates the relsease of NE and DA from the brain and SNS
AMPHETAMINES
This barrier protects the brain from injuries.
BLOOD BRAIN BARRIER
A slowly progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects the extrapyramidal system (brain), which influences movements
S/Sx: tremors, rigidity, postural instability, slowed movements
PARKINSON’S DISEASE
General term for all epileptic events
SEIZURE
What type of seizure is it wherein:
only one portion of the brain is affected?
PARTIAL SEIZURE
It is the most commonly prescribed anticonvulsant drug.
PHENYTOIN
True or False:
It is important to put a patient whose having a seizure on a side-lying position.
TRUE
Rationale: This avoids Px from choking from their mouth secretions.
The involuntary contraction of a muscle or muscle group
MUSCLE SPASM
What type of seizure is it wherein:
the whole brain has unusual electrical activity?
GENERALIZED SEIZURE
A condition of falling asleep during normal waking activities
NARCOLEPSY
A condition wherein the transmitters of serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine are dysregulated.
S/Sx: inattentiveness, inability to concentrate, restlessness, hyperactivity, inability to complete tasks, impulsivility
ADHD (ATTENTION DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER)
A way of neurons regulating other cells wherein:
information is being carried across the gap between neurons and post synaptic cell.
SYNAPTIC TRANSMISSION
These drugs are used for psychiatric disorders, suppression of seizures, relief of pain, and production of anesthesia.
It contains 21 compounds that serve as neurotransmitters.
CNS DRUGS
Also known as “sedative hypnotics” drugs
BENZODIAZEPINES
