CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DRUGS Flashcards
Define Neuropharmacology.
Study of drugs that affect nervous system-controlled processes
Complete the blank. Only __________ is capable of suppressing axonal conduction
Local Anesthesia
Central Nervous System Drugs are used for ____________.
Psychiatric disorders, suppression of seizures, relief of pain, and production of anesthesia.
It is very good at playing role in many of the motor responses of your body.
MONOAMINE
OPIOID PEPTIDES is used for ________.
Pain
Who is much sensitive to CNS? Children or Adults?
Children
What ADHD means?
Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder
Characterized by falling asleep during normal waking activities
NARCOLEPSY
Methylphenidate is given to _______.
Increase a child’s cognitive and attentional span
True or False. Carbidopa can stand on its own.
False
Group of disorders characterized by excessive excitability of neurons in the CNS
EPILEPSY
Difference between Partial Seizures and Generalized Seizures.
Generalized seizures affect the entire brain, whereas partial seizures only affect half of it.
Stabilize nerve cells to prevent them from being overexcited by modifying sodium ion influxor efflux.
PHENYTOIN
It relieves respiratory depression and stimulates respiration.
Analeptics: Xanthine
What happens if you adapt to the prolonged drug used?
Reduced adverse effects and improved therapeutic effect.
What is the purpose of the blood-brain barrier?
1. Protects the brain from injury
2. Prevent sudden inflects of electrolytes
3. Prevent sudden changes in concentration between the outside of your brain going to the inside.
4. Prevents bursting
5. Easy for the brain to regulate unfortunately difficult to enter medicine.
What is the intervention for COPD?
Give oxygenation
Until 3 liters of oxygenation, the patient will lose their respiration drive. Except for ICU
Directly/ indirectly cause activation of dopamine receptors.
Dopaminergic Drugs
True or False. Levodopa and Maoi should not give both
True
It is most effective for spasticity of cerebral origin.
Dantrolene Sodium
