Nervous System - Medications Flashcards
Drugs ending in lam or pam are?
Benzos
Benzos are anti______ agents
antianxiety
Which benzo is short acting?
Midazolam
lorazepam is also known as ______.
Ativan
Which benzo is long acting?
Diazepam
Phenytoin, Gabapentin, and Levetiracetam are anti_____?
Anticonvulsants
The therapeutic level of phenytoin is between ______ - _______.
10-20
_______ can reduce the effect of phenytoin and should be avoided.
antacids
Ginigival hyperplasia is a side effect of ______?
Phenytoin
Acetylsalicylic Acid, ibuprofen, and naproxen are all _______.
NSAIDs
The max daily dose of acetaminophen is _____ grams.
4 grams
What is the antidote for for acetaminophen?
n-acetylcysteine
Nsaids can cause prolonged _______ and _____ ______.
bleeding / peptic-ulcers
A common side effect of morphine is _______.
constipation
Monitor ______ ______ is clients taking morphine .
Monitor respiratory rate
The antidote for morphine is ______.
naloxone
What are the 3 medical treatments for meningitis?
- Steroids
- Analgesics
- Antibiotics (only if bacterial)
What are the two preventions of meningitis?
Hib vaccine and Meningococcal conjugate or MenACWY vaccines.
Is there a cure for multiple sclerosis?
No
What are the two interventions for multiple sclerosis?
- corticosteroids (decrease inflammation)
- Plasmapheresis
What is the tx for Gillian- Barre?
- Plasmapheresis
- Immunoglobulin therapy
What is the tx for Botulism?
Antitoxin
What are the three interventions for Myasthenia Gravis?
- cholinesterase inhibitors
- corticosteroids
- immunosuppressants
Is there a cure for Parkinsons?
NO
