Central Nervous System drugs Flashcards

1
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What other branch of neuropharmacology exists besides that involving the autonomic nervous system?

A

Central Nervous System (CNS)

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It refers to the study of drugs that alter processes controlled by the nervous system

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Neuropharmacology

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3
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How many compounds in CNS drugs serve a neurotransmitters?

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21 Compounds

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4
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This barrier impedes the entry of drugs into the brain.

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Blood-brain Barrier

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5
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One of the CNS stimulants is ADHD that have characteristics of inattentiveness, inability to concentrate, and hyperactivity. So what ADHD means?

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

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6
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Methylphenidate
and Modafinil are CNS stimulant drugs that are used to treat what?

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Narcolepsy

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This disease refers to a slowly progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by tremors, rigidity, postural instability, and slowed movement.

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Parkinson’s Disease

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This drug also known as Dopamine replacement help activates dopamine receptors.

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Levodopa/ Carbidopa

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9
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This helps in conducting an action potential down the axon of a neuron

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Axonal Conduction

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10
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Aside from the Autonomic Nervous System, What is the other type of Neuropharmacology

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Central Nervous System (CNS)

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It refers to a state in which abrupt discontinuation of drug use will precipitate a WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME.

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Physical dependence

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12
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MAO-I drugs should not be given with Levodopa or tyramine-rich foods because it can result in increased Norepinephrine and high Norepinephrine can result in what crisis?

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`Hypertensive Crisis

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It is known as a common adverse effect of Dopaminergic drugs where it decreases 20 mmHg or more in SBP and decreases 10 mmHg or more in DBP.

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Orthostatic Hypotension

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14
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This barrier impedes the entry of drugs into the brain.

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Blood-brain Barrier

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15
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This is the first nursing assessment that needs to be done before giving Drugs for Parkinson’s Disease.

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Assess motor symptoms

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16
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It refers to a type of seizure that excitation undergoes limited spread from the focus to adjacent cortical areas

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Partial seizure

17
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It refers to a type of seizure that excitation spreads widely throughout both hemispheres of the brain.

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Generalized seizure

18
Q

What CNS medication uses sodium and calcium influx suppression as one of its mechanisms?

A

Anti-Epileptic Drug

19
Q

Most frequently prescribed as an anticonvulsant, this medication requires a therapeutic blood level of 10–20 mcg/mL.

A

Phenytoin

20
Q

The therapeutic level monitoring for this medication, which is a cornerstone of epilepsy treatment, must be 4–12 mcg/mL.

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Carbamazepine