Deck 3-Central Nervous System Drugs Flashcards
The study of drugs that after processes controlled by the nervous system.
neuropharmacology
Conducting an potential down the axon of the neuron.
axonal conduction
Process by which information is carried across the gap between neuron and postsynaptic cell.
synaptic transmission
It used for psychiatric disorders, suppression of seizures, relief of pain, production of anesthesia.
CNS drugs
The passage is limited to lipid-soluble agents or via specific transport systems.
blood brain barrier
It has a decrease response occurring in the course of prolonged drug use.
tolerance
What is the acronym of ADHD?
attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder
It is characterized by falling asleep during normal waking activities
narcolepsy
It is used to treat narcolepsy.
methylprenidate
It is a disease that affects the extrapyramidal system which influences movement.
parkinson’s disease
In the Tyramine reaction, Levodopa + Maoi = ________.
hypertensive crisis
What is the implementation that Nurse Kim must do when administering dopaminergic drugs to a patient who has Parkinson’s disease?
a. Avoid high-protein meals
b. assess for respiratory adequacy
c. assist the patient with dosing when needed.
a and c
It is general term that applies to all types of epileptic events.
seizure
It is an abnormal motor phenomenon.
convulsion
What is the 2 major types of seizure?
partial and generalized seizure
The most commonly prescribed anticonvulsant drug.
phenytoin
It can be used as a daytime sedative “sleeping pills”.
phenobarbital
Which of the following are the side effects of carbamazepine?
a. rashes
b. hives
c. redness
d. bloating
a and b
True or False
Shake an oral suspension before measuring dose.
true
True or False
Diazepam is recommended for long-term use.
false
