Central Nervous System Drugs Flashcards
What is the study of drugs that alter processes controlled by the nervous system?
Neuropharmacology
What conducts an action potential down the axon of the neuron?
Axonal Conduction
What do you call the process by which information is carried across the gap between neuron and postsynaptic cell?
Synaptic Transmission
What is used for psychiatric disorders, suppression of seizures, relief of pain, and production of anesthesia?
CNS Drugs
What impedes the entry of drugs into the brain?
Blood Brain Barrier
It decreased the response occurring in the course of prolonged drug use.
Tolerance
It is the state in which abrupt discontinuation of drug use will precipitate a withdrawal syndrome.
Physical Dependence
It is the dysregulation of the transmitters serotonin, norepinephrine, inability to complete tasks, and dopamine. Its characteristics are inattentiveness, inability to concentrate, restlessness, hyperactivity, inability to complete tasks, and impulsivity.
ADHD (Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder)
Characterized by falling asleep during normal walking activities and being unable to move and may collapse is called?
Narcolepsy
What stimulates the release of NE and DA from the brain and SNS?
Amphetamines
What is used to treat narcolepsy and given to increase a child’s attention span and cognitive performance?
Methylphenidate
It is also a treatment for narcolepsy.
Modafinil
What is used to stimulate respiration?
Analeptics:Xanthine
What is the treatment for respiratory depression caused by drug overdose and COPD?
Doxapram
What disease refers to a slowly progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by tremor, rigidity, postural instability, and slowed movement?
Parkinson’s Disease
