Central Nervous System drugs

Question 1

These medications have the ability to reduce brain activity, which makes them effective for treating anxiety, panic attacks, severe stress reactions, and sleep difficulties.

Answer 1

Central Nervous System Drugs / CNS Drugs

Question 2

a tissue and blood vessel network with small cells that act together to prevent dangerous substances from entering the brain.

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Blood Brain Barrier

Question 3

Who is more sensitive to CNS drugs? Children or Adult?

Answer 3

Children

Question 4

One of the most frequent childhood neurodevelopmental conditions. It frequently remains into maturity and is typically first diagnosed in infancy. These conditions can cause children to be extremely active, have difficulties managing impulsive actions, and have trouble paying attention.

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ADHD

Question 5

A long-term sleep condition characterized by extreme daytime sleepiness and irregular periods of sleep. Regardless of the situation, people with this illness frequently struggle to stay awake for extended periods of time.

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Narcolepsy

Question 6

A neurological condition that results in unintentional or involuntary movements, including trembling, stiffness, and problems with balance and coordination.

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Parkinson’s Disease

Question 7

Dopaminergic drugs drugs mostly cause?

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Orthostatic Hypotension

Question 8

What is Orthostatic Hypotension?

Answer 8

sudden increase of blood pressure that occurs when you stand up straight.

Question 9

Acondition of the central nervous system in which irregular brain activity results in seizures or periods of strange behavior, sensations, and occasionally loss of consciousness.

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Epilepsy

Question 10

An uncontrollable electrical disruption that occurs suddenly in the brain. Your actions, motions, feelings, and levels of consciousness may all change as a result.

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Seizure

Question 11

A condition where muscles shake the body uncontrollably as they quickly contract and relax.

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Convulsion

Question 12

Type of seizure affects only one side of your brain

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Partial Seizure

Question 13

Type of seizure that affects the whole brain

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Generalized Seizure

Question 14

A drug that is most commonly prescribed for anticonvulsant.

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Phenytoin

Question 15

A quick, unconscious contraction of one or more muscles.

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Muscle Spasm

Question 16

Extreme consumption of or dependence on a substance that is addictive, particularly alcohol or drugs.

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Substance Abuse

Question 17

The bodily implications of denying an addict access to the drug to which they have become used.

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Abstinence Syndrome

Question 18

A type of addiction where there is a high chance of suicidal thoughts.

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Opioid Addiction

Question 19

2 major types of seizures

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Partial and Generalized seizure

Question 20

An opioid withdrawal support DRUG that is used for detoxification and maintenance, decreases craving.

Answer 20

Buprenorphine (Subutex)