Central Nervous System Drugs

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Central Nervous System (CNS)

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Neuropharmacology

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Question 4

This barrier impedes the entry of drugs into the brain.

Answer 4

Blood-brain Barrier

Question 5

How many compounds in CNS drugs serve a neurotransmitters?

Answer 5

21 Compounds

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Narcolepsy

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Parkinson’s Disease

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Levodopa/ Carbidopa

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Central Nervous System (CNS)

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Axonal Conduction

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Partial seizure

Question 12

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

Answer 12

Assess motor symptoms

Question 13

This barrier impedes the entry of drugs into the brain.

Answer 13

Blood-brain Barrier

Question 14

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.

Answer 14

Orthostatic Hypotension

Question 15

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?

Answer 15

Hypertensive Crisis

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Physical dependence

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Generalized seizure

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Carbamazepine

Question 19

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

Answer 19

Phenytoin

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Anti-Epileptic Drug