Central Nervous System drugs

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the study of how medications affect the nervous system

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Neuropharmacology

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directing an action potential down a neuron’s axon

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axonal conduction

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the method by which information is transferred between postsynaptic cells and neurons

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sypnaptic transmission

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neurotransmitters that includes dopamine, epinephrine, serotonin

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Monoamine

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used to treat psychiatric conditions, prevent seizures, ease pain, and provide anesthesia

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CNS drugs

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neurotransmitters that includes adenosine, adenosine monophos-phate, adenosine triphosphate

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purine

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neurotransmitters that includes dynorphines, endorphins, enkaphalin

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Opioid peptides

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neurotransmitters that includes neurotensin, oxytocin, somatostatin, substance P, sasopressin

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Non-opioid peptides

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this prevents medicines from entering the brain

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blood brain barrier

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when using drugs for a long time, there is a diminished response.

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Tolerance

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state in which abruptly quitting using drugs will cause a withdrawal syndrome

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Physical Dependence

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meaning of ADHD

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Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder

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suddenly falling asleep during normal activities

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narcolepsy

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a stimulant that is given to increase a child’s attention span

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Methylprenidate

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treatment for narcolepsy

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mordafinil

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this stimulate respiration

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Xanthine

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a quick-acting respiratory stimulant used to treat COPD patients’ acute respiratory failure.

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doxapram

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a neurological condition that results in unintentional or uncontrollable movements, including shaking, stiffness, and issues with balance and coordination

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parkinson’s disease

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Enhance the patient’s capacity to engage in daily activities

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Therapeutic Goal

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this drug causes activation of dopamine receptors

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Dopaminergic drugs