Central Nervous System Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
ADHD Neurotransmitters
A
S - serotonin
N - norepinephrine
D - dopamine
2
Q
What type of drug stimulates CNS norepinephrine and dopamine from brain to SNS?
A
AMPHETAMINES
3
Q
ADHD Drugs : Methylprenidate
A
Increase attention span and cognitive performance
4
Q
Treatment of nacrolepsy
A
Modafinil
5
Q
Xanthine (Analeptics)
A
Stimulate respiration
6
Q
Treatment of respiratory depression caused by drug overdose and COPD
A
Doxapram
7
Q
Drugs for seizures
A
D - diazepam
C - clonazepam
L - Lorazepam
C - clorazepate