Central Nervous System drugs

Question 1

It is a group of disorders characterized by excessive excitability of neurons in CNS

Answer 1

EPILEPSY

Question 2

A CNS stimulant that stimulates the relsease of NE and DA from the brain and SNS

Answer 2

AMPHETAMINES

Question 3

This barrier protects the brain from injuries.

Answer 3

BLOOD BRAIN BARRIER

Question 4

A slowly progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects the extrapyramidal system (brain), which influences movements

S/Sx: tremors, rigidity, postural instability, slowed movements

Answer 4

PARKINSON’S DISEASE

Question 5

General term for all epileptic events

Answer 5

SEIZURE

Question 6

What type of seizure is it wherein:

only one portion of the brain is affected?

Answer 6

PARTIAL SEIZURE

Question 7

It is the most commonly prescribed anticonvulsant drug.

Answer 7

PHENYTOIN

Question 8

True or False:

It is important to put a patient whose having a seizure on a side-lying position.

Answer 8

TRUE

Rationale: This avoids Px from choking from their mouth secretions.

Question 9

The involuntary contraction of a muscle or muscle group

Answer 9

MUSCLE SPASM

Question 10

What type of seizure is it wherein:

the whole brain has unusual electrical activity?

Answer 10

GENERALIZED SEIZURE

Question 11

A condition of falling asleep during normal waking activities

Answer 11

NARCOLEPSY

Question 12

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

Answer 12

ADHD (ATTENTION DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER)

Question 13

A way of neurons regulating other cells wherein:

information is being carried across the gap between neurons and post synaptic cell.

Answer 13

SYNAPTIC TRANSMISSION

Question 14

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.

Answer 14

CNS DRUGS

Question 15

Also known as “sedative hypnotics” drugs

Answer 15

BENZODIAZEPINES

Question 16

What drug:

increases effects of GABA?

Indications: partial seizures for adults, tremoes, and itching for renal patients

Answer 16

GABAPENTIN

Question 17

A way of neurons regulating other cells wherein:

an action potential is conducted down the action of the neuron.

Answer 17

AXONAL CONDUCTION

Question 18

What drug:

causes daytime sedation?

“sleeping pills”

Answer 18

BARBITURATES

PHENOBARBITAL (trade name)

Question 19

For what type of seizure is Valproic Acid prescribed for?

Answer 19

ABSENT SEIZURES

Question 20

True or False:

When someone is having a seizure, it is necessary to put a spoon in their mouth to prevent them from choking.

Answer 20

FALSE

Rationale: Px might choke from spoon debris or their tooth (because of the impact of biting)