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Central Nervous System Drugs Flashcards

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Dysregulation of the transmitters serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine.

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ADHD

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Characteristics of ADHD.

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Inattentiveness, inability to concentrate, restlessness, hyperactivity, inability to complete tasks, and impulsivity

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What is NARCOLEPSY?

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Characterized by falling asleep during normal waking activities

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Drug use to treat narcolepsy?

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Methylphenidate, Modafinil

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Where to use Doxapram?

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Treatment of respiratory depression caused by drug overdose and COPD

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Xanthine is used for?

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To Stimulate respiration

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What is Parkinson’s Disease?

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A slowly progressive neurodegenerative condition that causes tremor, rigidity, postural instability, and delayed movement affects the extrapyramidal system, which influences movement.

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What causes the activation of dopamine receptors?

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Dopaminergic drugs

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The kind of drugs block receptors for ACh?

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Anticholinergic Agents

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Give at least 1 adverse effect of Amantadine.

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Orthostatic hypotension, and Constipation

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Give at least 1 adverse effect of Ropinirole.

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Orthostatic hypotension
Dizziness
Confusion
Insomnia

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Give at least 1 adverse effect of Selegiline.

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Headache
Insomnia
Dizziness
Nausea
arrhythmia

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What is Epilepsy?

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A group of illnesses characterized by increased excitability of neurons in the central nervous system (CNS).

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Give at least 1 characteristic of Epilepsy.

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Seizure and Convulsion

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2 types of Seizures

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Partial and Generalized Seizures

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Give at least 2 clinical findings of Opioid.

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Addiction. agitation, insomnia, flulike manifestations, rhinorrhea, yawning, weating, and diarrhea.

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Drugs used for Opioid withdrawal support (Give at least 2).

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Methadone, Clonidine, Buprenophine.

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Contraindications of using Baclofen and Dantrolene.

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Pregnancy Risk Category C

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What is the use of Dantrolene Sodium?

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Used to treatMalignant hyperthermia [anesthesia complication characterized by muscle stiffness and high fever]

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What is Gabapentin used for?

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Gabapentin is a medication used to treat epilepsy. It is also used to treat nerve pain caused by various illnesses such as diabetes and shingles.

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