Central Nervous System drugs Flashcards
What is true about Axonal Conduction?
a. Conducting an action potential down the axon of the neuron
b. A process by which information is came across the gap between neuron and postsynaptic cell
c. Used for psychiatric disorders, suppression of seizures, relief of pain, production of anesthesia
d. Study of drugs that alter processes controlled by the nervous system.
a. Conducting an action potential down the axon of the neuron
It is used for psychiatric disorders, suppression of seizures, relief of pain, production of anesthesia
a. ANS drugs
b. OTC drugs
c. CNS drugs
d. PRN
c. CNS drugs
It is the study of drugs that alter processes controlled by the nervous system.
a. Neuropharmacology
b. Pharmacokinetics
c. Pharmacodynamics
d. Clinical Pharmacology
a. Neuropharmacology
CNS contains how many compounds that serve as neurotransmitters
a. 22
b. 20
c. 25
d. 21
d. 21
It is a [rocess by which information is coming across the gap between neuron and postsynaptic cell
Synaptic Transmission
All is TRUE about the Blood Barin Barrier except.
a. Impedes the entry of drugs into the brain
b. The passage is limited to lipid-soluble agents or via specific transport systems
c. Characterized by falling asleep during normal waking activities [driving/falking]
d. CHILDREN are much more sensitive to CNS drugs than adults
c. Characterized by falling asleep during normal waking activities [driving/falking]
A term that decreased response occurring in the course of prolonged drug use
Tolerance
It is a state in which abrupt discontinuation of drug use will precipitate a withdrawal syndrome
Physical Dependence
Which of the following characterized NARCOLEPSY
a. by falling asleep during normal waking activities [driving/falking]
b. Stimulate the release of NE and DA from the brain and SNS
c. Given to increase child’s attention span and cognitive performance
d. Stimulate respiration
a. by falling asleep during normal waking activities [driving/falking]
Which is true about NARCOLEPSY
a. Characterized by falling asleep during normal waking activities [driving/falking]
b. Skip forward 10 seconds (At)
c. Unable to move and may collapse
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
Which of the following is given to increase a child’s attention span and cognitive performance and is used to treat narcolepsy
a. Modafinil
b. Doxapram
c. Methylphenidate
d. Analeptics: Xanthine
c. Methylphenidate
Which of the following is used to treat narcolepsy?
a. Modafinil
b. Doxapram
c. Methylphenidate
d. Analeptics: Xanthine
a. Modafinil
Which of the following is used to stimulate respiration?
a. Modafinil
b. Doxapram
c. Methylphenidate
d. Analeptics: Xanthine
d. Analeptics: Xanthine
Which of the following is used for the treatment of respiratory depression?
a. Modafinil
b. Doxapram
c. Methylphenidate
d. Analeptics: Xanthine
b. Doxapram
All is TRUE about Therapeutic Goal except.
a. Improve the patient’s ability to carry out activities of daily life
b. Improves bradykinesia, gait disturbance, and postural instability
c. Reduced when taking pyrido. B6], phenytoin, benzodiazepi reserpine and papaverine
c. Reduced when taking pyrido. B6], phenytoin, benzodiazepi reserpine and papaverine