CNS Pharmacology - General Principles Flashcards
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Function of CNS
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Behavioral and intellectual abilities
2
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CNS Drugs
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Modify the activity of neurons (treat specific disorders or alter general level of arousal)
3
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What is the CNS?
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Brain and spinal cord
4
Q
CNS drugs affecting sensation and body functions will act at what structure?
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Diencephalon (Thalamus & hypothalamus)
5
Q
Drugs for the cerebellum
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CNS drugs typically do not target the cerebellum. There are toxic side effects
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