Central Nervous System Drugs

Question 1

This type of study of drugs is managed with nervous system

Answer 1

Neuropharmacology

Question 2

This transmits information to different neurons, muscles, and glands.

Answer 2

Axonal conduction

Question 3

The biological mechanism via which a neuron interacts with a target cell across a synapse.

Answer 3

Synaptic transmission

Question 4

These drugs have the ability to reduce brain activity, which makes them effective for treating anxiety, panic attacks, severe stress responses, and sleep difficulties.

Answer 4

CNS Drugs

Question 5

This process slows down the entry of drugs into the brain.

Answer 5

Blood brain barrier

Question 6

Who is much more sensitive to CNS Drugs (other than adult)?

Answer 6

Children

Question 7

When a substance is used regularly and the body becomes accustomed to its continuing presence, _____ develops

Answer 7

Tolerance Dependence

Question 8

A condition when a person takes medication over time, and when the medication is suddenly withdrawn or given in reduced dosages, unpleasant bodily symptoms appear.

Answer 8

Physical Dependence

Question 9

A mental health condition which includes, impulsivity, hyperactivity and difficulties in paying attention to daily routine.

Answer 9

ADHD

Question 10

Also called as ADHD.

Answer 10

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Question 11

An unusual long-term brain disorder that causes sleepiness to hit unexpectedly and untimely.

Answer 11

Narcolepsy

Question 12

The medication treat for ADHD and Narcolepsy.

Answer 12

Methylprenidate and Modafinil

Question 13

This is used for psychostimulant and appetite depressant effects.

Answer 13

Analeptics

Question 14

Both post-anesthetic respiratory depression and drug-induced respiratory depression are treated with it.

Answer 14

Doxapram

Question 15

This is a disorder in a brain, also called as seizure disorder.

Answer 15

Epilepsy

Question 16

Popular known for an anticonvulsant in the treatment of epilepsy.

Answer 16

Phenytoin

Question 17

This is for the treatment of epilepsy and also a control to seizures.

Answer 17

Phenobarbital

Question 18

This type of drugs can increase its level if you drink grapefruit juice.

Answer 18

Iminostilbenes

Question 19

This type of drugs are not recommended for long-term used for epilepsy because it can lead to addiction.

Answer 19

Benzodiazephine

Question 20

This type of drugs is moderate to severe restless legs syndrome, the prevention and management of partial seizures, and the relief of postherpetic neuralgia following shingles.

Answer 20

Gabapentin