Central Nervous System drugs Flashcards
What do you called to the conducting an action
potential down the axon of the neuron?
Axonal Conduction
It is the general term that applies to all types of epileptic events.
Seizure
What do you called to the process by which information is carried across the gap between neuron and postsynaptic cell?
Synaptic Transmission
It is used for psychiatric disorders, suppression of seizures, relief of pain, production of anesthesia.
CNS Drugs
CNS contains how many compounds that serve as neurotransmitters?
21
What is the study of drugs that alter processes controlled by the nervous system?
Neuropharmacology
What do you called to the one that impedes the entry of drugs into the brain?
Blood Brain Barrier
What do you called to the decreased 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. What do you called it?
Physical dependence
What do you called to the dysregulation of the transmitters serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine?
ADHD (Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder)
It is characterized by falling asleep during normal waking activities (driving/ talking).
Narcolepsy
What do you called to the slowly progressive
neurodegenerative disorder characterized by tremor, rigidity, postural instability and slowed movement?
Parkinson’s Disease
It directly/ indirectly cause activation of dopamine receptors.
Dopaminergic drugs
What do you called to the drugs that block receptors for ACh?
Anticholinergic Agents
What do you called to a group of disorders characterized by excessive excitability of neurons in the CNS?
Epilepsy
