Deck 3: Central Nervous System Flashcards
It is a neurotransmitter that inhibits nerve cell impulses in the brain.
GABA / Gamma-aminobutyric acid
It is a myasthenia gravis complication characterized by severe episode of muscle weakness, resulting in respiratory failure.
Myasthenic crisis
________ is one of the most common childhood neurobehavioral disorders.
ADHD / Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
It is a highly addictive morphine-based drug.
Heroin
It refers to the state of continuous seizures.
Status epilepticus
If your patient loses their respiratory drive, you can give them doxapram or _______ to help them breathe on their own again.
Xanthine
For a Parkinson’s diagnosis to be considered, you must have bradykinesia as well as either tremor and ________ .
Rigidity
It serves several functions in cells. Its most serious side effect is orthostatic hypotension.
Dopaminergic drugs
It is a severe reaction to certain anesthetic drugs. A dangerously high body temperature, rigid muscles or spasms, a rapid heart rate, and other symptoms are typical of this severe reaction.
Malignant hyperthermia
When seizures is onset the first thing to do is to
Remove the thing that may harm the patient.
It is called ______ if only one portion or the brain experiences abnormal electrical activity. While it is ________ if the entire brain experiences abnormal electrical activity.
Partial seizures, Generalized seizures
Occurs when a seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes or when more than one seizure occurs within 5 minutes of each other without returning to a normal level of consciousness between episodes.
Status epilepticus
One of the therapeutic goals for ________ ________is the improvement of bradykinesia, gain disturbance, and postural instability.
Parkinson’s disease
It is frequently used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.
Methylphenidate
It is one of two parts of the nervous system. The other component is the peripheral nervous system, which is made up of nerves that connect the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body.
CNS / Central nervous system
To be effective, ________ must be taken in conjunction with a levodopa-containing medication. It has no effect on Parkinson’s symptoms when taken alone.
Carbidopa
People with __________ frequently struggle to stay awake for extended periods of time, regardless of the circumstances.
Narcolepsy
It is a combination of medications used to treat Parkinson’s disease, also known as shaking palsy or paralysis agitans.
Carbidopa and levodopa
It is a condition that occurs when your blood platelet count is too low.
Thrombocytopenia
Valproic acid medications are mostly used to treat _________, bipolar disorder, and migraine headaches.
Epilepsy
