DRUG TREATMENT: CNS & ANTIBIOTICS

Question 1

Uncontrolled bursts of electrical activity within the brain.

Answer 1

Seizures

Question 2

This class of drugs raises seizure threshold (more tolerant to bursts of electrical activity).

Answer 2

Anticonvulsants

Question 3

This class of drugs raises level of neurotransmitters (norepinephrine and serotonin) in the space between the nerve cells.

Answer 3

Antidepressants

Question 4

This class of Antidepressants block reuptake of both norepinephrine and serotonin.

Answer 4

Tricyclic/Tetracyclic

Question 5

This class of Antidepressants primarily effects serotonin.

Answer 5

SSRI’s

Question 6

This class of Antidepressants effect one or more neurotransmission messengers in the spaces between nerves.

Answer 6

Atypical

Question 7

This class treat constant, improper, and debilitating anxiety.

Answer 7

Anti-Anxiety

Question 8

This class of Anti-Anxiety drugs work by potentiation of GABA, slowing down nerve transmission in the brain.

Answer 8

Benzodiazepines (BZDPs)

Question 9

This class is used for trouble falling or staying asleep.

Answer 9

Insomnia

Question 10

Side effects of BZDP or Sedative Insomnia drugs include:

a) impaired thinking
b) agitation
c) balance improvement
d) excessive drowsiness

Answer 10

a) impaired thinking
b) agitation
d) excessive drowsiness

Question 11

SSRI antidepressant side effects include:

a) weight loss and alertness
b) dizziness and dry mouth
c) diarrhea and nervousness
d) a and b only
e) b and c only

Answer 11

e) b and c only

Question 12

Cyclic antidepressant side effects include:

a) increased urinary production
b) decreased appetite
c) blurred vision and constipation
d) dry mouth
e) c and d only

Answer 12

e) c and d only

Question 13

Which of the following insomnia medications act by stimulating melatonin receptors:

a) zolpidem
b) remelteon
c) temazepam
d) diphenhydramine

Answer 13

b) remelteon

Question 14

Which of the following is true about TCAs?

a) they increase the seizure threshold
b) they may not produce full effects for up to 14 days
c) they are safe for patients with enlarged prostates
d) none of the above

Answer 14

b) they may not produce full effects for up to 14 days

Question 15

Which of the following antidepressants can increase the patient’s blood pressure?

a) amitriptyline
b) citalopram
c) paroxetine
d) venlafaxine

Answer 15

b) citalopram

Question 16

Compounds that stop the further growth of bacteria, allowing our own bodies to more effectively handle the existing infection.

Answer 16

Bacteriostatic

Question 17

Compounds that kill existing bacteria without intervention from the host’s body.

Answer 17

Bactericidal

Question 18

These antibiotics work by interfering with bacterial DNA synthesis and are prepared in combination with another product.

a) Sulfonamide
b) Beta-lactam
c) Penicillin
d) Cephalosporin

Answer 18

a) Sulfonamide

Question 19

These antibiotics work by inhibiting bacteria cell wall synthesis.

a) Sulfonamide
b) Penicillin
c) Macrolide
d) Quinolone

Answer 19

b) Penicillin

Question 20

These antibiotics exhibit an allergy cross sensitivity with the penicillin family and can spawn pseudomembranous colitis.

a) Sulfonamide
b) Tetracycline
c) Cephalosporins
d) Glycopeptide

Answer 20

c) Cephalosporins

Question 21

These antibiotics are bactericidal and inhibit cell wall synthesis. Used to treat MRSA.

a) Penicillins
b) Cephalosporin
c) Aminoglycoside
d) Glycopeptide

Answer 21

d) Glycopeptide

Question 22

These antibiotics are bacteriostatic agents that inhibit bacterial protein synthesis, and should not be taken with antacids or milk/dairy products.

a) Macrolide
b) Glycopeptide
c) Tetracycline
d) Aminoglycoside

Answer 22

c) Tetrycycline

Question 23

These antibiotics inhibit bacterial protein synthesis, bactericidal, and will be enteric coated.

a) Beta-lactam
b) Macrolide
c) Tetracycline
d) Sulfonamide

Answer 23

b) Macrolide

Question 24

These antibiotics bactericidal drugs act by interrupting bacterial cell protein synthesis and can work with other antibiotics.

a) Aminoglycoside
b) Glycopeptide
c) Quinolone
d) Beta-lactam

Answer 24

a) Aminoglycoside

Question 25

These antibiotics are bactericidal, interfere with bacterial DNA reproduction, and should be used cautiously with athletes.

a) Aminoglycoside
b) Quinolone
c) Beta-lactam
d) Macrolide

Answer 25

b) Quinolone