Deck 3: Central Nervous System

Question 1

It is a neurotransmitter that inhibits nerve cell impulses in the brain.

Answer 1

GABA / Gamma-aminobutyric acid

Question 2

It is a myasthenia gravis complication characterized by severe episode of muscle weakness, resulting in respiratory failure.

Answer 2

Myasthenic crisis

Question 3

‌________ is one of the most common childhood neurobehavioral disorders.

Answer 3

ADHD / Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Question 4

It is a highly addictive morphine-based drug.

Answer 4

Heroin

Question 5

‌It refers to the state of continuous seizures.

Answer 5

Status epilepticus

Question 6

If your patient loses their respiratory drive, you can give them doxapram or _______ to help them breathe on their own again.

Answer 6

Xanthine

Question 7

For a Parkinson’s diagnosis to be considered, you must have bradykinesia as well as either tremor and ________ .

Answer 7

Rigidity

Question 8

It serves several functions in cells. Its most serious side effect is orthostatic hypotension.

Answer 8

Dopaminergic drugs

Question 9

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.

Answer 9

Malignant hyperthermia

Question 10

When seizures is onset the first thing to do is to

Answer 10

Remove the thing that may harm the patient.

Question 11

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.

Answer 11

Partial seizures, Generalized seizures

Question 12

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.

Answer 12

Status epilepticus

Question 13

One of the therapeutic goals for ________ ________is the improvement of bradykinesia, gain disturbance, and postural instability.

Answer 13

Parkinson’s disease

Question 14

It is frequently used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.

Answer 14

Methylphenidate

Question 15

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.

Answer 15

CNS / Central nervous system

Question 16

To be effective, ________ must be taken in conjunction with a levodopa-containing medication. It has no effect on Parkinson’s symptoms when taken alone.

Answer 16

Carbidopa

Question 17

People with __________ frequently struggle to stay awake for extended periods of time, regardless of the circumstances.

Answer 17

Narcolepsy

Question 18

It is a combination of medications used to treat Parkinson’s disease, also known as shaking palsy or paralysis agitans.

Answer 18

Carbidopa and levodopa

Question 19

It is a condition that occurs when your blood platelet count is too low.

Answer 19

Thrombocytopenia

Question 20

Valproic acid medications are mostly used to treat _________, bipolar disorder, and migraine headaches.

Answer 20

Epilepsy