Central Nervous System drugs Flashcards
The two subfields of neuropharamacology are ____.
- Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
- Central Nervous System (CNS)
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?
Central Nervous System (CNS)
If a client is having a convulsion, should I put something in his or her mouth? Yes or no and why
No, the client might choke when you put something in his or her mouth.
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.
Absence seizures
How much time does a seizure last?
1 to 2 minutes
A disorder where there are too many neurons active in the CNS.
Epilepsy
A Benzodiazepine family, which is not prescribed to be used for a long period of time because it causes addiction, is called ____.
Diazepam
They connect with a carrier protein and work to increasethe amount of GABA in the brain. This drug’s name is called ____.
Gabapentin
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.
Muscle spasm
A drug that is a member of the family of direct-acting drugs and replicates the CNS’s inhibitory effects of GABA is _____.
Baclofen
What is the important reminder while taking Disolfiram?
Do not take Disolfiram at the same time as alcoholic beverages because, instead of getting better, you may get more sick.
The symptoms of ______ addiction are not life-threatening, however suicidal thoughts could appear.
Opioid addiction
A drug, also known as catapres, that helps to lower blood pressure is called _____.
Clonidine
A drug that is not regulated by ACHe but works as acethycoline is what we call ___.
Succinylcholine
An adverse effect of benzodiazepine that can make you out of balance is identified as _____.
Vertigo
The primary inhibitory neurotransmitter for the CNS is called _____.
Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
A state in which sudden suspension of medication use will precipitate a withdrawal syndrome is defined as ____.
Physical dependence
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 _____.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
It is provided to children to improve their cognitive function and mental concentration, as well as act as a narcolepsy treatment is ____.
Methylprenidate
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 ____.
Parkinson’s Disease
