Deck 3 - Central Nervous System drugs Flashcards
Study of drugs that alter processes controlled by the nervous system.
Neuropharmacology
Conducting an action potential down the axon of the neuron.
Axonal Conduction
It is carried across the gap between neuron and postsynaptic cell.
Synaptic Transmission
It is decreased response occurring in the course of prolonged drug use.
Tolerance
It is state in which abrupt discontinuation of drug use will precipitate a withdrawal syndrome.
Physical Dependence
Given to increase child’s attention span and cognitive performance.
Methylprenidate
What is the treatment of narcolepsy?
Modafinil
It is to improve the patient’s ability to carry out activities of daily life
Therapeutic Goal
A drugs that block receptors for ACh
Anticholinergic Agents
It is the group of disorders characterized by excessive excitability of neurons in the CNS.
Epilepsy
A general term that applies to all types of epileptic events.
Seizure
It is the abnormal motor phenomenon
Convulsion
What are the two major types of seizure?
Partial Seizures and Generalized Seizures
What are the five Partial Focal Seizures? (In any order)
- Topiramate
- Tiagabine
- Lamotrigine
- Gabapentin
- Carbamazepine
It is the most prescribed anticonvulsant drug
Phenytoin
