Drug Bomb - Test 3 Flashcards

1
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Why is a drug given Topically

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it is too toxic to give IV

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4 stages of a Grand Mal?

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Aura, Tonic, Clonic, Sleep

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2
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Buspirone

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anxiolytic MOA- 5HT1a agonist - partial

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2
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what is beta amyloid?

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extracellular plaques

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3
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Sevoflurane

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Inhalable Anesthesia Tx: anesthesia, very potent, ropic onset and recovery Benefits: low airway irritation - very commonly used

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3
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What drugs are given adjuvant to anesthetics?

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benzodiazepine, barbiturates, anlagesics, scopolamine, antichhoingrgics, NMJ blocking agents

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Trihexyphenidyl

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Anticholinergic TX: parkinson MOA: ++GABA SE: dry up - anticholinergic

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fentanyl

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lipophilic opioid (TRANSDERMAL PATCH long acting ), 100xs stronger than morphine, sufentanyl is 5xs stronger than fentanyl

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3
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nalorphine

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opioid

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4
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Chloroprocaine

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Local Ester Anesthetic TX: epidural agent for labor (lower risk of toxcity than bupivacaine)

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4
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Effects of estrogen in Alzheimers disease

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women over 75 years old that have been on estrogen replacement therapy have seen a 4X decrease in alzheimers

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5
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what is huntingtons protein?

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intranuclear protein

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5
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butorphanol

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opioid

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6
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Name this seizure: rapidly recurring seizures, need acute treatment

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status epilepticus

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What are EPS

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Extrapyramidal Syndrome, sx’s include: parkinson like, akathesia (muscle restlessness), dystonia, tardive dyskinesia (irreversible movt of face and mouth, seen more in the elderly)

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6
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metabolism of opioids

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through the liver, large 1st pass effect, heroin and codein are metabolized to morphine

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6
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dextromethorphan

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COUGH SUPRRESSANT (as well as codeine)

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7
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Inclusions that we see in parkinsons and ALS?

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lewy bodies

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7
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what is the date rape drug

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flunitrazepam, a benzodiazepine

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8
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Caffeine

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Methylxanthine TX: apnea of prematurity, resotre alertness MOA: –CNS Suppression via A1 antagonism

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Theophylline

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Methylxanthine TX: COPD, Asthma MOA: –CNS Suppression via A1 antagonism

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9
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barbiturate are long acting except for

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thiopental

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11
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Venlafaxine

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SNRI MOA: – SERT and NET TX severe depression

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11
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Carbidopa

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–Dopa decarboxylase in the periphery = ++Ldopa to cross BBB

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12
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What are the 4 main anxiolytic/hypnotic drugs

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Benzodiazepine, Barbituates, Melatonin agonists, 5HT agonists

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12
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what are the main uses of sedative hypnotics

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TX of anxiety, insomnia, balanced anesthesia, epilepsy, withdrawal, muscle relaxation

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13
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haloperidol

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typical antipsychotic, most potent

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13
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MOA of huntingtons dis

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loss of dopaminergic neurons in the basal ganglia

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13
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effects of DA and Ach on GABA?

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DA cause – GABA,, Ach ++GABA

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14
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How does disulfiram work?

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–ALDH (aldehyde dehydrogenase) and causes an unpleasant reaction to alcohol ingestion

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15
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levorphanol

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opioid

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16
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Ethanol

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Alcohol CNS Depressant MOA: has a linear slope of action (more likely to cause death)

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17
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Name for this seizure: no losss of consciusness, minimal spread, localized?

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simple partial seizure

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18
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Lamotrigine

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TX: all seizures SE: Stevens Johnson syndrom MOA: –Na, and Ca2+ channels

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18
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orlistat

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–GI fat absorption

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19
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Amphetamine salts (Adderall)

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Tx: ADAD, narcolepsy Amphetamine Schedule 2 controlled substance

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20
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Most common forms of ADHD

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Combined>Predominantly inattentive>predominantly hyperactivity

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20
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clonidine

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alpha 2 agonists TX: ADHD

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22
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Mirtazapine

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MOA++5HT and NE, while –presynaptic alpha2 receptors TX: antidepressant SE: antiemetic (–5HT), sedation and weight gain (–H1)

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22
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What are false beliefs?

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delusions

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23
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Midazolam

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Benzodiazepine for Adjuvant to Anesthesia Tx: sedation, amnesia, anxiolytic, sedation for painful procedures, high risk pt’s

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24
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What drug treats spasticity?

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Baclophen (++GABAb agonist)

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25
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Morphine, Codeine, Heroin, Oxycodone

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Opioids RR addiction 4 Highly euphoric

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26
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what treats tonic clonic seizures?

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carbamazepine, phenytoin, valproic Acid

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27
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name this seizure: tonic spasms, convulsion, LOC

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Tonic-Clonic or grand mal

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28
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Sedatives or Hypnotics cause calming effects mainly?

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sedative anxionlytics. Hypnotics cause sleep.

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28
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Cardinal Sx of parkinsons?

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Bradykinesia, muscular rigidity, resting tremor, postural instability

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29
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loperamide

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opioid, antidiarrheal

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30
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MOA for alzheimers tx?

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increase Ach, –AchE, –ButyrylchE (converts Ach to choline and acetate)

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30
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what does opium mean?

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coming from poppy seeds - morphine and codeine

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30
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Analeptic that is an analgesic

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caffeine (excedrine)

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31
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excitalopram

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SSRI

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31
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ascending pain pathway

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opioid receptors on presynaptic nerve causes – in excitability. Post synaptically, opening of K+ channels

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32
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Thioridazine

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typical antipsychotic, middle potent

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33
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Lithium

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TX: manic depression - maintanence (bipolar) MOA: unsure but it is mood stabilizing SE: Tremor, hypothyroidism, Nephrogenic DI, skin reactions CI: Thiazides (NCCI) and Loop diuretics (NKCCI)

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33
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what three areas of the brain are affected in ADHD

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dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, dorsal anterior cingulate cortex and the caudate/putamen

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34
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What are the three MOA for anticonvulsants?

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–Na+ and Ca2+ voltage gated ion channels, ++GABA or it’s effects

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36
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what treats before and after medical procedures?

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midazolam, diazepam, lorazepam

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36
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Alchohol abuse

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sedative, hypnotic, RR adiction is 3 mild euphoria, reducing inhibitions completely absorbed in the stomach fetal alcohol concentration is the same as the mothers metabolized by ADH in the liver (some in lungs and kidney) follows 0 order kinetics (enzyme limited - only 1 cup per hour) MOA: ++GABA at GABAa receptors, –NMDA (NMDA is used in learning, cognition, etc) Low doses: slurred speech, ataxia High dose: amnesia, blackouts, respiratory distress CONTRAINDICATED:BARBITURATES, BENZODIAZEPINES, MARIJUANA, COCAINE (LIVER MAKES COCAETHYLENE) SE: wernicke korsakoff syndrome (–Vit B1 thiamin) wet brain; Fetal alcohol syndrome (up to 50%, mental retardation, hyperactivity, antisocial behavior); alcoholic fatty liver syndrome = cirrhosis = liver failure

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Duloxetine

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SNRI MOA: – SERT and NET TX: Chronic pain (better than TCA’s)

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38
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what barbiturate causes a medically induced coma?

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pentobarbital

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38
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Name this seizure: sudden onset, abrupt cessation, brief LOC

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Absence seizure, or petit mal

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38
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what is an opiate (meaning)?

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extracted from poppy seeds

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39
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Mu2

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receptor for opioids - brainstem and spinal cord

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40
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Valproic acid, carbamazepine

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TX: MDD acute sx’s of mania

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41
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adding a benzodiazepine with what drugs could cause additive CNS depression

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ethanol, opioids, anticonvulsants, phenothizine, antihistamine, TCA’s

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Amphetamines (meth, dexamphetamine, methylphenidate, cocaine, modafinil)

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Sympathomimetic Amides Metabolized by liver, avoid MAOI and SSRI Duration of action is usually short MOA: ++ synaptic monoamines by –DAT; –VMAT = more DA to be released from presynaptic neuron

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43
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paroxetine

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SSRI Short half life - see SE with sudden discontinuation

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44
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Whats is used more, atypical or typical antiphsychotic agents?

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atypical are used more

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44
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Amantadine

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Antiviral TX: parkinsons MOA: increase DA release, only works for 12 motnhs

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46
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intermediate druation benzodiazepines

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Lorazepam

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47
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what treats narcolepsy

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modafinil

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48
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Valproic acid

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MOA: –T type Ca2+ channels, – GABA transaminase Tx: petit mal (absence seizure) SE: hepatotoxic syndrome, teratogenic

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49
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Fluoxetine

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SSRI Longest half life of the SSRI, –P450

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49
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what is cross tolerance

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seen in opioid tolerance, tolerance to one drug is tolerance to many others

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50
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What drug treats spasms

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Diazepam (by ++GABA)

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51
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Phenytoin, Fospenytoin

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Class: cyclic ureides Dose dependent (zero order kinetics)- low dose = linear, high dose = non linear MOA: –Na channels (keeping in inactive state), – release of Glutamate, ++GABA TX: – Seizure propagation - Grand Mal, partial seizures, status epilepticus SE: nystagmus, ataxia, gingival hypertrophy, Fetal hydantoin syndrome (teratogenic) Fosphenytoin (more soluble, better for IV) ASA increase free phenytoin (causes protein dissociation)

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52
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surgical tx for parkinsons

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Fetal DA grafts, deep brain stimulation, thalamtomy (–tremors)

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53
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tx seizures

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diazepam, lorazepam, clonazepam, chlorazepate

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54
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L-Dopa

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most common drug for Parkinsons, L-dopa can cross the BBB SE: dyskenesias - use with a drug holiday (helps –on-off phenomenon by stopping medication for a short time), GI, Cardio prx.

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54
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tramadol

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TX: pain, opioid

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55
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propranolol (beta Blockers)

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TX: sympomatic relief of anxiety (tremors, sweat)

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Benzocaine

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Local Ester anesthetic TX: topical only (great lipid solubility) SE: may induce methemoglobin

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57
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what is also affected in parkisnons beside motor?

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cognition via the hippocampus and cerebral cortex

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58
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risperidone

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atypical antipsychotic

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59
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Flumazenil

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used as an antidote to benzodiazepine and newer hypnotics

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59
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What are two neurolytics

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Ethyl alcohol and Phenol

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59
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Tiagabine

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TX: anticonvulsant MOA –GABA reptake

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60
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quetiapine

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atypical antipsychotic

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61
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Name this seizure: starts local but spreads to a generalized seizure

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partial becoming generalized

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62
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Pramipexole

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DA receptor agonist TX: Parkinson

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62
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naloxone

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TX OPIOID OVERDOSE IMMEDIATELY

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63
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Modafinil

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NOT FOR USE IN CHILDREN TX: ADHD

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64
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what treats myoclonic Seizures?

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clonazepam, valproate

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64
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What is the worst drug interaction with opioid?

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MAOI!!! causes htn, mostly with meperidine

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65
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meperidine

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active metaboilte, opioid

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66
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MOA of schizophrenia

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excessive mesolimbic/mescortical Dopamine

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66
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descending pain pathway

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opioids block the inhibitory GABA neurons = –of nociceptive processin

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Rivastigmine

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Tx: alzheimers MOA: –AchE and BchE CAN HAVE TRANSDERMAL Patch

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69
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tx for panic attacks

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alprazolam

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70
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do opioids experience sensitization?

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yes

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71
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can antidepressants be used in tx of ADHD?

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yes

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72
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what are lewy bodies?

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intracellular alpha synuclein

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73
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Gabapentin, Pregabalin

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GABA analog - but –presynaptic Ca2+ channels TX: grand mal (tonic clonic), partial seizures, Neuropathic pain

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74
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Codeine

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Metabolized to morpine in the liver

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75
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SE of anticonvulsants:

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Sedation, Diplopia, nystagmus, ataxia, GI upset, withdrawal, –oral contraceptive effectiveness, teratogenic (except phenobarbital)

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SE of Stimulants

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Euphoria, dysphoria, insomnia, irriability, tremor, loss of appetite, Cardio risks (MI and Stroke), Addiction, No long term affect on growth

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77
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benzodiazepine that treats bipolarism

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clonazepam, lorazepam

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78
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what causes most of the SE of the antipsychotics?

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the Dopamine antagonists

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79
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what drug interaction is bad with antiAlzheimers?

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TCA, AVOID THEM, orthostatic hypotension

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81
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Alprazolam, Clorazepate, Diazepam, Lorazepam, Oxazepam

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Anxiolytic, benzodiazepine, anxiolytic TX: anxiolytic, sedative, hypnotic

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82
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atomexetine

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NE reuptake inhibitor TX: ADHD no abuse potential

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83
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what are the three pathologies of Alzheimers Disease

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Brain atrophy, amyloid plaques, tau protein (neurofibrillary tangles)

84
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Selegiline

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MAOI Class, MAO B (just Dopamine) at lower dose, MAO A and B with higher dose Irreversible Low Dose TX: parkisons disease Higher dose TX: antidepressant via a patch (transdermal)

85
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Diazepam, Lorazepam

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Benzodiazepine TX: initial tx for Status epilepticus MOA: ++GABAa response Lorazepam>diazepam SE: sedative, tolerance

85
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aripiprazole

A

atypical antipsychotic

86
Q

what atypical agent is has most EPS?

A

risperidone

87
Q

Desflurane

A

Inhalable Halogenated Tx: anesthesia, very rapid onset and recovery, good minute to minute SE: more irritable to Respiratory system

88
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Cause of ADHD

A

DA deficit

91
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What treats Partial Seizures

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Carbamazepine, Phenytoin, Valproic Acid

92
Q

In what disease do we see and ++ in alzheimers disease

A

Trisomy 21

93
Q

heroin

A

no medical use

94
Q

what cell do we see an accumulation of near the plaques in alzheimers?

A

microglial - cns macrophages

95
Q

pharmacokinetic tolerance

A

increased drug metabolism

97
Q

Cocaine

A

Local Ester anesthetic TX: ENT procedures SE: abuse, CNS excitation, HTN

98
Q

Imipramine

A

TCA Class, Anticholinergic. TX: enuresis MOA: –5HT and NE reuptake

98
Q

MOA of benzodiazepine

A

potentiate effects of GABA –> ++frequency of Cl- channel opening –> cause hyperpolarization –> inhibition

99
Q

What is the VTA?

A

part of the mesolimbic/mesocortical area, effects behavior and psychosis, is the Ventral Tegmental Area, projects to the nucleus accumbens (DA1 receptors)

100
Q

hydrocodone

A

opioid, used in combo with acetaminophen, nsaids, etc.

101
Q

oxymorphone

A

opioid

102
Q

What two general anesthetics are pungent?

A

enflurane and isoflurane

103
Q

what antipsychotics especially cause weight gain?

A

clozapine and olanzapine

105
Q

Topiramate

A

Tx: anticonvulsant, anorexia

105
Q

sx’s of Alzheimers

A

Loss of short term memory, aphasia (difficulty with words), apraxia (–motor use), agnosia(–recognition of objects), disorientation

107
Q

negative signs of schizophrenia

A

no emotions, no socialness, no attentiveness

107
Q

another name for emotional dependance

A

addiction

108
Q

what treats agitation

A

lorazepam and diazepam

109
Q

Narcotic meaning?

A

any drug that causes sedative and stuporous effects

110
Q

Bupivacaine

A

Local Amide Anesthetic TX: epidural infusion for labor, excellent spinal anesthetic

111
Q

MOA of parkinson

A

loss of dopaminergic neurons in the basal ganglia that project into striatum

113
Q

hydromorphone

A

10xs stronger than morphine

114
Q

what receptor is more important in antipsychotics?

A

5HT>>D2, less EPS toxic than if D2>>5HT

114
Q

Benztropine

A

Anticholinergic TX: parkinson MOA: ++GABA SE: dry up - anticholinergic

116
Q

fluphenazine/prochlorperazine

A

typical antipsychotic, highly potent

116
Q

nalbuphine

A

opioid

118
Q

What is a nuerolytic’s tx?

A

to permanently decrease nerve conduction

119
Q

pentazocine

A

opioid

121
Q

eszopiclone, zolpidem

A

new hypnotics Tx: insomnia MOA: binds and activates GABAa channel ——>—–> hyperpolarization

122
Q

what happens if the SE of opioids are too severe?

A

change opioids

124
Q

Phenelzine Tranylcypromine

A

MAOI Class Irreversable and Non selective (Both MAO A and B) (NE, 5HT, Dopa, tyramine) Bad Side effects

125
Q

what are three natural opioids?

A

morphine, codeine

126
Q

THC - marijuana, dronabinol

A

RR addiction 2 MOA: disinhibition of DA neurons in VTA

128
Q

what classes of drugs have a non linear slope

A

benzodiazepines and newer hypnotics -exzopiclone and zopidem (safer- less likely to cause OD)

129
Q

tx of Parkinsons D?

A

work with DA. Increase DA, decrease degradation of DA, agonist of DA, Anticholingergic

129
Q

Apomorphine

A

DA receptor agonist TX: Parkinson

130
Q

long lasting benzodiazepien

A

Diazepam

131
Q

morphine

A

prototype Mu agonist, opioid, tx severe pain

133
Q

What sleep aid do we not see dependance?

A

ramelteon (melatonin agonist)

135
Q

Propofol

A

Milk of Amnesia, Intravenous Anesthetic Tx: most used IV anesthetic, rapid induction, rapid recovery with little hangover

136
Q

what drug is used to tx alcohol addiction?

A

Disulfiram

137
Q

Cocaine

A

Stimulant, topical anesthetic, appetite suppressant Affects reward center (VTA), ++libido and energy Schedule 2 controlled substance MOA: –DAT transporter = ++ DA in synapse RR addtiction is 5 (strongest of any drug) When mixed with alcohol = cocaethylene

138
Q

what is the grading of abused drugs

A

Schedules 1 (highly addictive, no clinical use) to 5 (high clinical use, low addiction rate)

139
Q

methadone

A

TX: OPIATE ADDICTION, long acting = less withdrawal

140
Q

effects of opioids?

A

respiration depresssion, miosis, –cough, analgesia, euphoria, sedation, Emesis, GI constipation, urinary retention, –uterus contraction, cause PANS effect on Heart, and Histamine release

141
Q

meth abuse

A

Lasts much longer than cocaine SE: sympathomimetic effects, RR addiction = 5

142
Q

what treats status epilepticus?

A

Lorazepam>Diazepam, Phenytoin/Fosphenytoin

143
Q

What general anesthetic is an irritant

A

Desflurane

144
Q

Felbamate

A

TX: anticonvulsant adjunct, aplastic anemia

145
Q

What is cardinal sign of ADHD

A

Inattention (but a total of 6 sx’s have to be present)

147
Q

Trazodone

A

5HT2 Antagonist MOA: –5HT receptor post synaptically TX: unlabeled for hypnotic, SE: Priapism (long lasting boner), Sedation (block H1)

149
Q

Desipramine

A

TCA Class MOA: –NE reptake>5HT Tx: neuropathic pain

150
Q

Nicotine Abuse

A

mesolimbic reward pathway, highly abused substance, MOA: ++Nicotinic Ach receptors in VTA Tx addiction iwth burpropion and verenicline (chantix)

151
Q

best drug to treat ADHD

A

Methylphenidate

153
Q

Amitriptyline

A

TCA Class Anticholingergic TX: sedative effects

154
Q

Do benzodiazepines experience dependence?

A

yes, can be minimized via long acting (diazepam) drug, or tapering

155
Q

When do I not give benzodiazepines to?

A

pregnant women, elderly individuals (only after dose changing)

156
Q

Thiopental

A

Intravenous Anesthetic Barbiturate Tx: induction, not maintainence SE: hyperalgesic

158
Q

what is tau protein

A

intracellular neurofibrillary tangles, affects the microtubules, from hyperphosphorylated tau protein

160
Q

How are the benzodiazepines metabolized

A

metabolised via: liver, CYP3A4. Varying length of activity.

161
Q

dextroamphetamine

A

TX:ADHD

163
Q

what treats acute alcohol withdawal

A

diazepam and oxazepam

165
Q

Positive sx of Schizophrenia

A

delusions, hallucinations, agitation, paranoia, intrusion of thoughts

166
Q

Bupropion

A

MOA: –NE and Dopa reuptake TX: smoking cesation, MDD

166
Q

what classes of drugs have a linear dosing slope

A

barbiturates and ethanol (deadlier, more likely from an OD)

167
Q

loss of what neurotransmitter is correlated with progression of Alzheimers disease

A

Ach

169
Q

Entacapone

A

COMTI (catechol o methyltranserase inhibitor) Tx; parkinsons MOA: Peripheral COMT I - no CNS

170
Q

Nitrous Oxide

A

Inhalable (Laughing Gas), Systemic Anesthetic Good analgesics- rapid onset and recovery Never used by itself (Low potency)- helps the potency of others

171
Q

codeine

A

tx moderate pain, opioid, used in combo with acetaminophen (ANIT-TUSSANT, along with dextromethorphan) less addictive than morphine

172
Q

Inclusions that we see in Alzheimers?

A

beta amyloid and tau protein

173
Q

what drug causes Stevens Johnson Syndrome (Severe allergic reaction, red patchy skin)?

A

lamotrigine

175
Q

Flurazepam, Temazepam, Triazelam, Midazolam, Flunitrazepam

A

benzodiazepine, sedative/hypnotic Tx: anxiolytic and sedative, hypnotic

176
Q

Why is a drug given IV

A

it isn’t too lipophilic to cross skin

177
Q

what is an opioid (meaning)?

A

anything that binds to opioid receptors

178
Q

what is the antibenzodiazepine?

A

flumazenil –the benzodiazepine receptor

179
Q

what drugs reduce Ca2+ influx

A

valproate and ethosuximide (effective in petit mal seizures)

180
Q

what receptors are targeted with antipsychotics?

A

D2 is the most used receptor (antagonized), cna use 5HT2a as well (antagonized)

181
Q

Do benzodiazepines experience tolerance?

A

yes

183
Q

Name this seizure: starts local but spreads quickly, altered conscousness

A

complex partial seizure

184
Q

what is required for the benzodiazepines to have sedative hypnotic activity?

A

a negative on the number 7 position

185
Q

ramelteon

A

melatonin agonist, CNS Depressant Tx: insomnia MOA: MT1-sleep onset, MT2-circadian rhythm

186
Q

naltrexone

A

TX OPIOID AND ALCOHOL ADDICTION/OVERDOSE - MAINTANENCE

187
Q

LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide), psilocybin

A

Hallucinogen RR addiction =1 severly altered judgement = harm others and yourself MOA: 5HT2a (Gq) = ++Ca2+ = ++Glutamate in cortex

188
Q

buprenorphine

A

opioid

189
Q

What treats absence seizures?

A

ethosuximide, valproic acid (by reducing Ca2+ influx)

190
Q

What is EMLA and give an example

A

Eutectic Micture of Local Anesthetics Lidocaine and prilocaine

191
Q

fluvoxamine

A

SSRI

192
Q

TCA SE

A

orthostatic hypotension - hip breakers (alpha 1), weight gain (H1), anti cholinergic effects, 3 C’s = convulsions (CNS), Coma (CNS), Cardiac arrhythmias (Cardiac)

193
Q

What are the thre states of Na channel

A

Resting, open, inactive

194
Q

What are 3 underlying causes of Seizures?

A

CNS injury, Congenityal Prx, Genetics Prx

196
Q

MAOI Class SE

A

orthostatic hypotension, weight gain, Tyramine interaction (too ++mono amines, cheese and wine)

198
Q

SE of benzodiazepines

A

drowsiness, ataxia, respiratory depression (lethal if combo with other Depressant), date rape (anterograde amnesia - flunitrazepam)

199
Q

ziprasidone

A

atypical antipsychotic

200
Q

Fentanyl

A

100x’s more potent than morphine

201
Q

SSRI SE

A

Seratonin syndrome (if not titrated off one med before starting another SSRI= lethargy, confusion, diaphoresis, tremor)

203
Q

Carbamazepine, oxacarbazapine

A

TCA TX: grand mal, partial seizures, trigeminal neuralgia (drug of choice) MOA: –Na channels, potent inducer of P450s and it’s own metabolism SE: SIADH (sx of Inapropriate ADH secretion, Teratogenic Oxacarbaxepine has longer duration and fewer drug interactions

205
Q

Spasticity vs Spasm

A

Spasticity is CNS injury, spasm is local Muskuloskeletal injury

206
Q

What drug interacts with L-dopa, never give with it

A

Pyridoxine - Vit B6 - causes ++decarboxylation of L Dopa

207
Q

psychosis that is heritable and includes lots of delusions

A

Schizophrenia

209
Q

What two things do we need to have on hand in case of a bad reaction to a local anesthetic?

A

antihistamine and epinephrine

210
Q

Galantamine

A

similar to Donepezil

211
Q

Phenobarbital, Primidone

A

Class: cyclic ureides, barbiturate MOA: ++GABAa recptor response TX: status epilepticus Primidone is metabolized by MES (liver P450) into phenobarbital

212
Q

Ketamine and Phencyclidine (PCP, angel dust)

A

Hallucinogen dissociative anesthesia/analgesic MOA: block NMDA glutamate receptors = –CNS cortex and limbic system

213
Q

diphenoxylate

A

opioid, antidiarrheal

215
Q

what barbiturate is an anticonvulsant

A

phenobarbital

216
Q

ethosuximide

A

Class: cyclic ureides TX: petit mal (absence seizure) MOA: –T type Ca2+ channels

217
Q

What does the dorsal anterior cingulate cortex affect

A

attention

219
Q

how many patients don’t respond to antiepileptic meds?

A

20%

221
Q

inclusions that we see in huntingtons dis?

A

huntingtons protein

222
Q

What is TAC and when it is used?

A

Tetracaine, Adrenalin and Cocaine used in Pediatric Emergency Rooms

223
Q

methylphenidate (ritalin)

A

TX: ADHD

225
Q

Chlorpromazine

A

typical antipsychotic, least potent

226
Q

Fomepizole

A

TX: antifreeze ingestion via –ADH

227
Q

what is different about the MOA of cocaine and amphetemine?

A

Cocaine is blocker of DA reuptake, Amphetamines also block NET, cause ++ release of DA and NE,

229
Q

Roinirole

A

DA receptor agonist TX: Parkinson

231
Q

What drugs do you never combine

A

MAOI, TCA, SSRI

232
Q

are amphetamines appetite supressants?

A

yes

233
Q

What is the abuse pathway of benzodiazepines and barbiturates?

A

Disinhibition of the VTA = activation of the mesolimbir reward pathway

234
Q

what is an analeptic?

A

restores the CNS - stimulant

235
Q

Hydroxyzine, Diphenhydramine

A

antihistamine CNS Depressant agent (off label) = sedative action

236
Q

olanzapine

A

atypical antipsychotic

237
Q

Rasagiline/Selegiline

A

MAOI-B TX: adjunct to L Dopa in parkinsons MOA: –MAOB and ++ DA (at higher doses also –MAOA) SE: serotonins Syndrome

238
Q

clozapine

A

atypical antipsychotic

239
Q

Mu1

A

receptor for opioids - supraspinal analgesia

240
Q

what are opioid used for

A

relief of pain, moderate to severe pain

241
Q

barbiturates abuse

A

Sedative, hypnotic, RR adiction is 3

242
Q

another name for physical dependance

A

withdrawal

244
Q

pentobarbital, phenobarbital, thiopental

A

CNS depressant, barbiturate MOA: linear slope (can cause death more easily), metabolites have NO activity, acts on GABA channels and keeps them open –> hyperpolarization

245
Q

what anxiolytic wont induce sleep or drowsiness

A

buspirone

246
Q

short duration benzodiazepines

A

midazolam, triazolam

247
Q

Donepezil

A

Long half life - 3days, once a day dosing, increase compliance TX: alzheimers mild, moderate and severe MOA: –AchE

248
Q

tolcapone

A

COMTI (catechol o methyltranserase inhibitor) Tx; parkinsons MOA: Central and Peripheral COMTI SE: hepatotoxic

249
Q

Articiane

A

Amide Anesthitic TX: dental procedures local anesthetic

250
Q

Doxapram

A

Analeptic Respiratory stimulant TX: post anesthesia MOA: increase tidal volume and RR via –GABAa

251
Q

Enflurane

A

Inhalable Halogenated Tx anesthesia SE: CNS stimulation (jerking, twitching) and Pungent odor

252
Q

gama hydroxy butyric acid (GHB)

A

sedative, hypnotic, RR adiction is 3 can be used as date rape drug, cause amnesia, reward pathway activation

253
Q

What are some general SE to general anesthesia?

A

low blood pressure, low cardiac output, arrhythmias

254
Q

sertraline

A

SSRI Short half life - see SE with sudden disncontinuation

255
Q

what drug is an antispasmodic

A

Diazepam

256
Q

Isoflurane

A

Inhalable Halogenated Tx: maintanence of anesthesia Low toxcitiy high pungency

257
Q

memantine

A

TX: moderate to severe Alzheimers Disease MOA: –NMDA receptor (glutamate receptor), = –Ca2+ influx = –glutamate toxicity

258
Q

MDMA (ecstasy)

A

designer drug MOA: Causes ++release of 5HT via SERT SE: 5HT depletion following the next 24 hours, acutely: hyperthermia and dehydration

259
Q

SE of DA receptor agonist?

A

GI N/V/C

260
Q

how much of poputlation does alzheimers affect?

A

10% over 65, 50% over 85

261
Q

metabolism of antipsychotics

A

metabolized by liver, cyp450, metabolized into active metabolites

262
Q

Antipsychotics can treat what dieseases?

A

schizophrenia, psychotic behavior, mania, emesis, coughing

263
Q

3 MOA for analgesics

A

1) inhibition of adenylyl cyclase (–cAMP) 2) –Ca2+ influx = – release of Neurotransmitter 3) opening post synaptic K+ channels = loss of intracellular K+ = hyperpolarization

265
Q

Acetazolamide

A

TX: anticonvulsant MOA: – Carbonic Anhydrase

266
Q

what are the effects of Dopaminergic antagonists?

A

cognitive fxn, EPS, antiemetic, ++prolactin, weight gain

267
Q

What seizure is often found in children?

A

Atonic - wear helmet

268
Q

Halothane

A

Halogenated Inhalables tx: maintancence of anethesia prototype drug for this class

269
Q

tx for depression (that is a benzodiazapine)

A

alprazolam

271
Q

signs and sx’s of ADHD

A

Inattention, impulsivity, hyperactivity, aggression

273
Q

if pts with alzheimers are treated and see psychotic sx’s, what next?

A

give an atypical antipsychotic, SSRI if we see depression (sertraline and citalopram)

274
Q

oxycodone

A

opioid, used for postsurgical pain

275
Q

what atypical agent has least EPS?

A

clozapine and quetiapine

276
Q

Benzodiazepines abuse

A

Sedative, hypnotic, RR adiction is 3 diazepam and alprazolam are the most abused

277
Q

pharmacodynamic tolerance

A

receptor downregulation, desensitization

278
Q

Lidocaine

A

Local Amide Anesthetic Reference Standard TX: pain MOA: topically or injection (not too toxic and still lipophilic) SE: Transient neurologic symptoms with high dose

279
Q

Name for recurring seizures?

A

epilepsy

280
Q

Ketamine

A

IV anesthetic MOA: non competitiveglutamate NMDA receptor antagonist Tx: analgesia and amnesia SE: emergence phenomenon - zombie stuff

281
Q

citalopram

A

SSRI Safest for adeverse interactions

282
Q

Most common seizures?

A

Complex Partial>tonic clonic> the rest