Central Nervous System Drugs

Question 1

These are used for psychiatric disorders, suppression of seizures, relief of pain, and production of anesthesia.

Answer 1

CNS or Central Nervous System Drugs

Question 2

It impedes the entry of drugs into the brain and limits the lipid-soluble agents.

Answer 2

Blood Brain Barrier

Question 3

The decreased response occurring in the course of prolonged drug use.

Answer 3

Tolerance

Question 4

Is a state in which abrupt discontinuation of drug use will precipitate a withdrawal syndrome.

Answer 4

Physical Dependence

Question 5

Is a disorder in which it is a dysregulation of the transmitters serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine.

Answer 5

ADHD

Question 6

Is a disorder characterized by falling asleep during normal waking activities such as driving and talking.

Answer 6

Narcolepsy

Question 7

What is the treatment of respiratory depression caused by drug overdose and COPD?

Answer 7

Doxapram

Question 8

Is a slowly progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by tremor, rigidity, postural instability and slowed movement.

Answer 8

Parkinson’s Disease

Question 9

Is a part of nursing process wherein the nurse assess motor symptoms and the extent which they interfere with activities of daily living.

Answer 9

Assessment

Question 10

Is a part of nursing process wherein the nurse assists the patient with dosing when needed and informs patients that benefits may be delayed for weeks to months.

Answer 10

Implementation

Question 11

Is a group of disorders characterized by excessive excitability of neurons in the CNS.

Answer 11

Epilepsy

Question 12

Is the general term that applies to all types of epileptic events.

Answer 12

Seizure

Question 13

It is the term for abnormal motor phenomenon.

Answer 13

Convulsion

Question 14

This is where the excitation undergoes limited spread from the focus to adjacent cortical areas.

Answer 14

Partial Seizures

Question 15

This is where the excitation spreads widely throughout both hemispheres of the brain.

Answer 15

Generalized Seizures

Question 16

Is the most commonly prescribed anticonvulsant drug.

Answer 16

Phenytoin

Question 17

Is the cornerstone of epilepsy therapy and has fewer side effects than Phenytoin and Phenobarbital.

Answer 17

Carbamazepine

Question 18

Is able to suppress seizures without causing generalized CNS depression.

Answer 18

Phenobarbital

Question 19

Is the treatment for absence, atypical absence seizures.

Answer 19

Clonazepam

Question 20

DOC for acute management of status epilepticus.

Answer 20

IV Lorazepam