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Nervous System part 2 + Sensory Flashcards

1
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Epinephrine, Isoproterenol, and Norepinephrine are examples of what drug class

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Adrenergic

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In adrenergic drugs what are two things in the body that dilate

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Bronchioles and Pupils

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In adrenergic drugs what is one thing in the body that constricts

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Peripheral blood vessels

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Drug class that raises BP, P, and R

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Adrenergic

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5
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Sympathomimetic drugs are also called

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Adrenergic drugs

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What are 5 side effects of adrenergic drugs

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Tachycardia Palpitations Hypertension Nervousness glycosuria

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7
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Adrenergic is to _____ as Cholinergic is to ____

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Adrenergic = fast Cholinergic = slow

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What are the receptor sites in the Autonomic nervous system (Adrenergic)

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Alpha and Beta

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Drug class that slows down BP and P

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Adrenergic Blockers

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Propranolol, nadolol, atenolol, and metoprolol are all examples of what drug class

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Adrenergic blockers

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What are 5 side effects of Adrenergic Blockers

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Hypotension Bradycardia Fatigue Depression Hypoglycemia

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12
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What happens to secretions in Cholinergic drugs

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The increase in flow

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13
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Parasympathomimetic is also known as

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Cholinergic

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14
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Drug class that increases perishable and bladder contractions, and muscle strength

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Cholinergic drugs

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Bethanechol, Neostigmine, Pilocarpine, Ambenonium, Carbachol, and Pyridostigmine are all examples of which drug class

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Cholinergic drugs

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Drug class that causes pupils to constrict and decreases intraocular pressure

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Cholinergic drugs

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17
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What are 4 side effects of Cholinergic drugs

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NVD, Sweating, Bradycardia, Decreased Respirations

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18
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Drug class that causes drying and decreased motility

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Cholinergic blockers

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19
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What does cholinergic blockers do to pupils

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Dilates

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20
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What does cholinergic blockers do to pulse

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Increases pulse

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21
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Atropine, Scopolamine, Probanthine, Benztropine, and Ipratropium Bromide are all example of

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Cholinergic blockers

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What are 5 side effects of Cholinergic blockers

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Dry mouth, Urinary retention, Constipation, blurred vision, confusion

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23
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Cholinergic drugs are similar to what kind of drugs

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Adrenergic blockers

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24
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Cholinergic blockers can also be called

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Dopaminergic drugs

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25
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What drug class is used as a last resort for cardiac arrest

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Adrenergic drugs

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26
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Adrenergic drugs are commonly used with what kind of drug

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local anesthetic

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27
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Why is an adrenergic drug used during eye examinations

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because it dilates the pupils

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28
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What are two contraindications of Adrenergic drugs

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Heart disease, glaucoma

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29
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Epinephrine is also known as

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Adrenalin

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30
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Isoproterenol is also known as

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Isuprel

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31
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Norepinephrine is also known as

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Levophed

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32
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Beta Blockers and Sympatholytics are also known as

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Adrenergic blockers

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33
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Adrenergic blockers are contraindicated in what 3 things

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Asthma COPDDM

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34
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What are the two receptor sites in Cholinergic drug class use

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Nicotinic Muscarinic

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35
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Should we use a cholinergic drug if there is a block in the urinary tract since it helps with urinary retention

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NO

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36
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What drug is used for ophthalmic prep to treat glaucoma

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Pilocarpine

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37
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Beta blocker used to tx. glaucoma

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Betaxolol

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38
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What drug class can be used for Parkinsons disease

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Cholinergic blockers

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39
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What are 5 contraindications of Cholinergic blocker drugs

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Heart disease Hypertension Glaucoma GI/GU obstruction Overactive bladder

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40
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Why wont you use a cholinergic blocker for an overactive bladder

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Because Cholinergic blockers decrease motility in GU

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41
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Deficiency of dopamine causes what disease

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Parkinsons

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42
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Drug class that increases dopamine in the brain to relieve symptoms

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Dopaminergics

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43
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The precursor to dopamine

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Levodopa

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44
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A decarboxylase inhibitor that prevents levodopa change in the periphery

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Carbidopa (Lodosyn)

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45
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Drug used as a Dopaminergic drug that allows for decreased need for levodopa which means less toxicity

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Sinemet

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46
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Movement disturbance commonly a side effect of dopaminergic drug

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Dyskinesia

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47
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What are two side effects we must tell patient that will be taking Amantadine (Symmetrel)

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Nightmares Trouble sleeping

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48
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In the later stages of Amantadine what can be combined to help

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Levodopa

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49
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Drug used to relieve rescue freezing from levodopa

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Apomorphine

50
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Drug class that increase dopamine in the brain, is a substitute/adjunct with levodopa

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Ergot Alkaloids

51
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Bromocriptine (Parlodel) is an example of a

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Ergot Alkaloid

52
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Drug class that acts directly on port synaptic dopamine receptors of nerve cells, Mimics the effect of dopamine in the brain

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Dopamine receptor agonists

53
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Pramipexole, Ropinirole are example of

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Dopamine receptor agonists

54
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Ropinirole (Requip) used as a Dopamine receptor agonists can also be used as for what syndrome

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Restless leg syndrome

55
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Drug class used in Newly diagnosed parkinson’s disease, inhibits Monoamine Oxidase from breaking down dopamine

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MAO inhibitors

56
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Selegiline, and Rasagiline are examples of what drug class

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MAO inhibitors

57
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What two drug classes block Acetylcholine in attempt to increase dopamine

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Anticholinergics Antihistamines

58
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Benztropine, Trihexyphenidyl, and Biperiden are examples of what drug class

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Anticholinergics

59
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Drug class that INACTIVATES dopamine used with levodopa and sinemet in attempt to prolong the effects of levodopa

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Catechol O-Methyltransferase Inhibitors (COMT inhibitors)

60
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Entacapone, Tolcapone, and Stalevo are examples of what drug class

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COMT inhibitors

61
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What side effect can we tell patients that will happen when they take COMT inhibitors

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Discoloration of Urine Orange

62
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What can we tell patients about the maximum time to benefit on anti-parkinson drugs

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2-4 months

63
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What should we tell patient to take with levodopa

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Snack low in protein

64
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What should patient avoid that is on Levodopa

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)

65
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What should be reported immediately with patients on Anti-parkinson drugs

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Change in mental status

66
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What can MAOI drugs cause if not taking correctly

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Hypertensive crisis

67
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How should MAOI drugs be separated

68
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drug class that inhibits the enzyme that causes breakdown of acetylcholine

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Cholinesterase inhibitor

69
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Drug class used in mild to moderate dementia, associated with alzheimer disease

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Cholinesterase inhibitors

70
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Donepezil, Galantamine, Rivastigmine, and Tacrine are all examples of which drug class

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Cholinesterase inhibitors

71
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Drug class used for moderate to severe dementia, (Alzheimer’s)

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N-methyl-D’Aspartate Receptor Agonist

72
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Memantine (Namenda) is an example of what drug class

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N-methyl-D’Aspartate Receptor Agonist

73
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What are 3 baselines that must be done before giving any Alzheimer’s medications

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B/P in both arms, Weight, Liver profile

74
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Alzheimer’s drugs should be taken with

75
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Tacrine administration is contraindicated in

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liver and kidney disfunction

76
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What 3 things should we notify HCP immediately for patients on Alzheimer’s drugs

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Severe vomiting, Dehydration, and change in cognition

77
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drugs used to treat glaucoma do what two things

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decrease formation of aqueous humor and increases outflow of aqueous humor

78
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Drug class that decreases formation of aqueous humor, and promotes excretion of NaHCO3

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Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor

79
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What are 3 side effects for Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor

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Gastric ToxicityParesthesiaElectrolyte loss

80
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What two things contraindicate Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor

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Liver disease Lung disease

81
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Acetazolamide is an example of what drug class and when should it be given

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Carbonic Anhydrase InhibitorIn the morning

82
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Mannitol (Osmitrol) is an example of what drug class

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Osmotic Diuretic

83
Q

What is the first drug class tx. of choice for open angle glaucoma

A

Beta-adrenergic blockers

84
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Beta-adrenergic blockers commonly causes what 3 things

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Changes in mood Depression Causes impotence

85
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Drug class that is direct acting miotics that increases outflow of aqueous humor

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Cholinergics

86
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Latanoprost, Bimatoprost, and Travoprost are all examples of what drug class

A

Prostaglandin Analogues

87
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Relaxes smooth muscle of ciliary body and iris, paralyzes accommodation

A

Anticholinergic / Cycloplegics drugs

88
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Anticholinergic / Cycloplegics drugs can also be called

A

Mydriatics

89
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What can we use as an antiseptic wash

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Boric acid

90
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Prostaglandin Analogues is contraindicated in what

91
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Mydriatics can do what to the pupils

92
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What is the trade name and drug class for Epinephrine

A

Adrenalin – Adrenergic

93
Q

What is the trade name and drug class for Isoproterenol

A

Isuprel – Adrenergic

94
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What is the trade name and drug class for Norepinephrine

A

Levophed – Adrenergic

95
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What is the trade name and drug class for Propranolol

A

Inderal – Adrenergic Blocker

96
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What is the trade name and drug class for Nadolol

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Corgard – Adrenergic Blocker

97
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What is the trade name and drug class for Atenolol

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Tenormin – Adrenergic Blocker

98
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What is the trade name and drug class for Metoprolol

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Lopressor – Adrenergic Blocker

99
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What is the trade name and drug class for Atropine

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Atropine – Cholinergic Blocker

100
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What is the trade name and drug class for Scopolamine

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Scopolamine – Cholinergic Blocker

101
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What is the trade name and drug class for Probanthine

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Probathine – Cholinergic Blocker

102
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What is the trade name and drug class for Benztropine

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Cogentin – Cholinergic Blocker

103
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What is the trade name and drug class for Ipratropium Bromide

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Atrovent – Cholinergic Blocker

104
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What is the trade name and drug class for Bethanechol

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Urecholine – Cholinergic

105
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What is the trade name and drug class for Neostigmine

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Prostigmine – Cholinergic

106
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What is the trade name and drug class for Pilocarpine ophthalmic drops

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Carpine – Cholinergic

107
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What is the trade name and drug class for Ambenonium

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Mytelase – Cholinergic

108
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What is the trade name and drug class for Carbachol

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Miostat – Cholinergic

109
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What is the trade name and drug class for Pyridostigmine

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Mestinon – Cholinergic

110
Q

The receptor located in the blood vessels, g.i. system, uterus, and eyes

111
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The receptor located in the Nerve endings and Platelets

112
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The receptor located in the Heart

113
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The receptor located in the Adipose tissue, bronchioles, arterioles, g.i. tract, liver, urinary bladder, and pregnant uterus

114
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Drug class that blocks acetylcholine

A

Cholinergic Blockers

115
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When levodopa is converted to dopamine outside the brain it can’t cross the “_____________”

A

blood brain barrier

116
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involuntary muscle twitching in dyskinesia is called

A

Choreiform

117
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spasms of tongue, jaw, eye, and neck in dyskinesia is called

118
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When should Donepezil be given

A

hour of sleep w/ food

119
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Memantine should be given during what stage of Parkinson’s, why, and what drug is it usually combined with

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Early stage to slow progression, combined with Aricept

120
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Anticholinergics are used in opened angle glaucoma and is contraindicated in

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narrow angle glaucoma

Felder 3rd semester (10 decks)

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