Central Nervous System drugs Flashcards
A study of drugs that alters the process, controlled by the nervous system.
Neuropharmacology
______ is used to treat psychiatric conditions, suppressseizures, reduce pain, and production of anesthesia.
CNS drugs/Central Nervous System drugs
The CNS contains ___ compounds that function as neurotransmitters.
21
It is an emergency drug for tachycardia with a pulse
Adenosine
______ process by which information is carried across the gap between neuron and postsynaptic cell
Synaptic Transmission
Children are much more sensitive to CNS drugs than adults.
True or False
true
an abnormal motor phenomenon
CONVULSION
_____one of the most common childhood neurodevelopmental diseases characterized by inattention, inability to concentrate, restlessness, hyperactivity to complete tasks, and impulsivity
ADHD (Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder)
During a seizure episode, place a spoon in their mouth to keep them from choking.
True or False
False
What are the therapeutic goals?
-Improve patient’s ability to carry out activities of daily life.
-Improves bradykinesia, gait disturbance, and postural instability.
________ is a restricted to acute treatment of status epilepticus.
Diazepam
state in which abrupt discontinuation of drug use will precipitate withdrawal syndrome.
Tolerance
Adverse effects of the benzodiazepine. Give at least 5 of them.
- Confusion
- Drowsiness
- Ataxia
- Weakness
- Dizziness
- Nystagmus
- Vertigo
- Headache
- tremor
-Glassy eyed appearance
The is disease affects the extrapyramidal system which influences movement.
Parkinson’s disease
______ is a group of disorders characterized by excessive excitability of neurons in the CNS.
Epilepsy
