Central Nervous System drugs

Question 1

Study of drugs that alter processes controlled by nervous system.

Answer 1

Neuropharmacology

Question 2

It is the actual action potential conducted down to the body of the neuron.

Answer 2

Axonal Conduction

Question 3

Used for psychiatric disorder, relief of pain, suppression of seizures

Answer 3

CNS Drugs

Question 4

Protects the brain from injury and prevents sudden influx of electrolytes.

Answer 4

Blood Brain Brrier

Question 5

The characteristics of it is inattentiveness, inability to concentrate, restlessness

Answer 5

ADHD

Question 6

Falling asleep during normal waking activities

Answer 6

Narcolepsy

Question 7

Patient with COPD needs ______ of oxygenation if the patient is in medical ward.

Answer 7

3 L

Question 8

Stimulate respiration

Answer 8

Xanthine

Question 9

Characterized by muscle rigidity

Answer 9

Parkinson’s Disease

Question 10

Commonly prescribed anticonvulsant drug.

Answer 10

Phenytoin

Question 11

Can be used as daytime sedative ‘‘sleeping pills’’

Answer 11

Phenobarbital

Question 12

Characterized by excessive excitability of neurons in the CNS

Answer 12

Epilepsy

Question 13

Abnormal motor phenomenon

Answer 13

Convulsion

Question 14

Give two major types of seizures

Answer 14

• Partial Seizures
• Generalized Seizures

Question 15

Malignant hyperthermia can cause _________.

Answer 15

Laryngospasm

Question 16

Decreased response occurring in the course of prolonged drug use.

Answer 16

Tolerance

Question 17

Drugs that block receptors for ACh.

Answer 17

Anticholinergic Agents

Question 18

Treatment of respiratory depression caused by drug overdose

Answer 18

Doxapram

Question 19

Monitor blood levels

Answer 19

10-20 mcg/mL

Question 20

Tyramine rich foods are

Answer 20

• Cheese, Wine, Chocolate, Meats and pickled foods