Central Nervous System Drugs

Question 1

TRUE OR FALSE

Dopamine, epinephrine, and serotonin are examples of Purine

Answer 1

FALSE

Rationale:
Dopamine, epinephrine, and serotonin are examples of Monoamine

Question 2

MULTIPLE CHOICE

It is a type of seizure that occurs when the abnormal electrical activity causing a seizure begins in both halves (hemispheres) of the brain at the same time.

A. Generalized Seizure
B. Partial Seizure

Answer 2

A. Generalized Seizure

Question 3

Methylphenidate is used to treat children with _____.

Answer 3

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Question 4

What are the examples of Benzodiazepine drugs? Give at least 3 examples.

Answer 4

Diazepam
Clonazepam
Clorazepate
Lorazepam

Question 5

What are the adverse effects of Selegiline?

Answer 5

Headache
Insomnia
Dizziness
Nausea
Arrhythmia

Question 6

Doxapram is used to treat respiratory depression caused by ____ and ____.

Answer 6

Drug overdose and Chronic Obstruction Pulmonary Diseases (OPD)

Question 7

Modafinil is used to help people who have ____.

Answer 7

Narcolepsy

Question 8

MULTIPLE CHOICE

What are the examples of COMT inhibitors?

A. Selegiline and Rasagiline
B. Entacapone and Tolcapone

Answer 8

B. Entacapone and Tolcapone

Question 9

What are the adverse effects of Benzodiazepine drugs? Give at least 5 examples.

Answer 9

Drowsiness
Confusion
Weakness
Dizziness
Nystagmus
Vertigo
Headache
Glassy eyed appearance

Question 10

Baclofen mimics inhibitory actions of ____ in the Central Nervous System.

Answer 10

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)

Question 11

What are the medications for Absent Seizures? Give at least 3 examples.

Answer 11

Succinimides
Ethosuximide
Methsuximide
Phensuximide
Valproic Acid
Zosinamide

Question 12

TRUE OR FALSE

Disulfiram is an aversion medication therapy and it should be taken with alcohol.

Answer 12

FALSE

Rationale:
Disulfiram should not be taken with alcohol as it caused unpleasant side effects.

Question 13

Buprenorphine drug is used for _______ and ______ as it decreases craving.

Answer 13

Detoxification and Maintenance

Question 14

MULTIPLE CHOICE

What are the examples of MAO-B inhibitors?

A. Selegiline and Rasagiline
B. Entacapone and Tolcapone

Answer 14

A. Selegiline and Rasagiline

Question 15

TRUE OR FALSE

Dantrolene is used to help relax certain muscles in your body. It relieves the spasms, cramping, and tightness of muscles caused by certain medical problems such as multiple sclerosis (MS), cerebral palsy, stroke, or injury to the spine

Answer 15

TRUE

Question 16

MULTIPLE CHOICE

It is a type of seizure that happens when unusual electrical activity affects a small area of the brain

A. Generalized Seizure
B. Partial Seizure

Answer 16

B. Partial Seizure

Question 17

What are the medications for Partial Focal
Seizures? Give at least 3 examples.

Answer 17

Carbamazepine
Gabapentin
Lamotrigine
Tiagabine
Topiramate

Question 18

TRUE OR FALSE

When the patient experiences severe diarrhea, severe weakness, and sensitivity reactions you need to give the medication for muscle spasms and spasticity.

Answer 18

FALSE

Rationale:
You need to withhold the medication and notify the physician if the patient experiences adverse effects.

Question 19

What are the examples of Non-depolarizing nerve blocker drugs? Give at least 5 examples.

Answer 19

Atracurium
Cistracurium
Doxacurium
Mivacurium
Pancuronium
Rocuronium
Vecuronium

Question 20

Non-depolarizing nerve blocker drugs are used to prevent _____ during ECT.

Answer 20

Muscle injury