Central Nervous System Drugs Flashcards
Process by which information is carried across the gap between neuron and postsynaptic cell.
Synaptic Transmission
Conducting an action potential down to the axon of the neuron.
Axonal Conduction
Give the three Monoamine Neurotransmitters.
Dopamine
Epinephrine
Serotonin
What are those Amino Acid Neurotransmitters?
Aspartate
GABA
Glycine
Glutamate
They are much more sensitive to CNS drugs than adults.
Children
Characterized by falling asleep during normal walking activities.
Narcolepsy
What is the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood?
ADHD (Attention Deficit/ hyperactivity Disorder)
It is a group of disorders characterized by excessive excitability of neurons in the CNS.
Epilepsy
What are the two characteristics of Epilepsy?
Partial Seizures
Generalized Seizures
It is the most commonly prescribed anticonvulsants.
Phenytoin
Give atleast any three adverse effect Benzodiazepine.
Drowsiness
Confusion
Ataxia
Dizziness
Nystagmus
Vertigo
Headache
Tremor
Glassy eyed appearance
Defined as involuntary contraction of a muscle or muscle group.
Muscle Spasm
What is the antidote for malignant hyperthermia?
Dantrolene Sodium
It is the drug of choice for short procedure and for orthopedic manipulation.
Succinylcholine
Occurs when clients abruptly withdraw from a substance to which they physically dependent.
Abstinence Syndrome
