Central Nervous System drugs Flashcards
Presynaptic Nerve Terminal
Neurotransmitters are packaged into synaptic vesicles
a drug that influence processes that are regulated by the nervous system
Neuropharmacology
state in which stopping drug use suddenly will lead to a withdrawal syndrome
Physical dependence
state in which stopping drug use suddenly will lead to a withdrawal syndrome
Physical dependence
drugs for the emergency treatment of a seizure in a person with epilepsy?
Benzodiazepines
A dangerous in a single drug overdose
Amoxapine
A brain disorder that causes unintentional or uncontrollable movements, like shaking, stiffness, and trouble keeping your balance and coordinating your movements.
Parkinson’s disease
When a patient complains of post op muscle pain. It is due to
Atracurium
restricted to acute treatment of status epilepticus
Diazepam
What do you call signs that someone is too emotional, forgetful, seems distant, talks too much, and is easily distracted?
ADHD - is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood.
name a disorder that benzos may be used for?
anxiety disorders, insomnia, acute status epilepticus, and seizure disorders.
What are some foods that should be avoided when taking MAOIs?
Chocolate and Aged cheese
What receptors “Benzos” work on?
GABA
Selegiline examples of side effects
Headache
Insomnia
Dizziness
Nausea
Arrhythmia
What are the partial focal of Seizures
Topiramate
Gabapentin
Lamotrigine
Tiagabine
Carbamazepine
AED’s - Automated External Defibrillators
It is used to help those experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. It is a to strengthen the Chain of Survival.
Epilepsy
It is a general term that applied to all types of epileptic events.
It is a term used to describe the unique properties of the microvasculature of the central nervous system.
“BBB” Blood-brain barrier
The blood-brain barrier is effective against the passage of ____________
Metabolic waste
It is responsible for controlling the bodily functions and it is the center for behavioral and intellectual abilities.
CNS- Central Nervous System
