Central Nervous System drugs

Question 1

The two subfields of neuropharamacology are ____.

Answer 1

1. Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
2. Central Nervous System (CNS)

Question 2

This drug is used for administering abnormalities in the brain and spinal cord. For example, a drug used to help mental disorders. What subtopic of neuropharmacology is this?

Answer 2

Central Nervous System (CNS)

Question 3

If a client is having a convulsion, should I put something in his or her mouth? Yes or no and why

Answer 3

No, the client might choke when you put something in his or her mouth.

Question 4

A seizure in which the client stares into space for a second and does not respond even when you wave your hand in front of them.

Answer 4

Absence seizures

Question 5

How much time does a seizure last?

Answer 5

1 to 2 minutes

Question 6

A disorder where there are too many neurons active in the CNS.

Answer 6

Epilepsy

Question 7

A Benzodiazepine family, which is not prescribed to be used for a long period of time because it causes addiction, is called ____.

Answer 7

Diazepam

Question 8

They connect with a carrier protein and work to increasethe amount of GABA in the brain. This drug’s name is called ____.

Answer 8

Gabapentin

Question 9

It is characterized as the involuntary tightening of a muscle that causes frequent feelings of unease in the muscle affected and reduces the level of functioning in that area.

Answer 9

Muscle spasm

Question 10

A drug that is a member of the family of direct-acting drugs and replicates the CNS’s inhibitory effects of GABA is _____.

Answer 10

Baclofen

Question 11

What is the important reminder while taking Disolfiram?

Answer 11

Do not take Disolfiram at the same time as alcoholic beverages because, instead of getting better, you may get more sick.

Question 12

The symptoms of ______ addiction are not life-threatening, however suicidal thoughts could appear.

Answer 12

Opioid addiction

Question 13

A drug, also known as catapres, that helps to lower blood pressure is called _____.

Answer 13

Clonidine

Question 14

A drug that is not regulated by ACHe but works as acethycoline is what we call ___.

Answer 14

Succinylcholine

Question 15

An adverse effect of benzodiazepine that can make you out of balance is identified as _____.

Answer 15

Vertigo

Question 16

The primary inhibitory neurotransmitter for the CNS is called _____.

Answer 16

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)

Question 17

A state in which sudden suspension of medication use will precipitate a withdrawal syndrome is defined as ____.

Answer 17

Physical dependence

Question 18

A disorder where a client is too hyper and uncontrollable and somehow they cannot stabilize themselves in one position due to their restlessness is defined as _____.

Answer 18

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Question 19

It is provided to children to improve their cognitive function and mental concentration, as well as act as a narcolepsy treatment is ____.

Answer 19

Methylprenidate

Question 20

A disorder that affects the ability of elderly people to become more rigid or function in a minimal manner over time. For example, their walking steps are smaller than before, which is called ____.

Answer 20

Parkinson’s Disease