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1
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what are the 2 main purposes of pharmacotherapy of Parkinsons

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increase dopaminergic activity
decrease cholinergic activity

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2
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dopamine doesn’t cross the BBB, however its precursor __ does

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L-dopa

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3
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how is dopamine able to cross the BBB

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the prodrug L-dopa crosses the BBB and is converted to dopamine by dopa decarboxylase

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4
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what is the effect of dopamine binding to D2 and D3 receptors in the CNS

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opens K+channels

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most of L-dopa is metabolized in the intestines by MAO and decarboxylation, however some is metabolized in the periphery (blood) by __ and __

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COMT
decarboxylation

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6
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L-dopa is administered with __ which functions as a __

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Carbidopa
peripheral decarboxylase inhibitor

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7
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what is the function of Carbidopa

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inhibition of peripheral decarboxylase and its metabolism of L-dopa in GIT and blood, therefore increasing CNS bioavailability in the CNS

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8
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common side effects of L-dopa include …

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nausea/vomiting
orthostatic hypotension
cardiac arrhythmia

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9
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what is the main adverse effect of L-dopa

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dyskinesias

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10
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dyskinesias caused by L-dopa can be decreased by adding what drug

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amantadine

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11
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wearing off reactions of L-dopa are related to

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gradually, the duration of L-dopa effect is decreased

*related to timing

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12
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on-off phenomenon with L-dopa

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sometimes patients response to L-dopa, sometimes they don’t

*fluctuation in clinical response

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13
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what is one of the main drug interactions of L-dopa

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vitamin B6

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14
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how does vitamin B6 interact with L-dopa

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increases dopa decarboxylase

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15
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what is the drug of choice for Parkinsons

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L-dopa

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if L-dopa is ineffective, what drug is used as a backup

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dopamine receptor agonist

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17
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dopamine receptor agonists are used for ___ and __

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response fluctuation
refractory to levodopa

18
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what is the main adverse effect of dopamine receptor agonists

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pulmonary and retroperitoneal fibrosis

19
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Cabergoline is a dopamine receptor agonist that leads to what adverse effect

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cardiac valvulopathy

20
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Pergolide is a dopamine receptor agonist that lead to what adverse effect

A

heart valve fibrosis
regurgitation

21
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what type of drug can be given to delay the need for L-dopa

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non-ergot derivative dopamine receptor agonist

22
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what is the injectable dopamine agonist Apomorphine used for

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advanced Parkinsons with intermittent off episodes

23
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what is given prior to injection of dopamine agonist Apomorphine

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anti-emetic (Trimethobenzamide or Domeperidone)

24
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the injectable dopamine agonist Apomorphine is contradicted with use of what drugs

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5-HT3 receptor blockers

*can lead to severe hypotension

25
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what is an adverse effect of the MAO-B inhibitor Selegiline

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serotonin syndrome

26
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what is the function of Catechol-O-Methyltransferase (COMT)

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inhibition of dopa decarboxylase so there will be a decrease in 3-OMD competing for the L-dopa transporter into the CNS

27
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what is the main use of COMT inhibitors

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reduce the wearing off/on-off effects of L-dopa

28
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what is an adverse effect of the COMT inhibitor Tolcapone

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fatal hepatotoxicity

29
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what type of drug is Tolcapone

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COMT inhibitor

30
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what is the function of Amantadine in Parkinsons

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enhances release of dopamine
blocks dopamine uptake

31
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what are 3 adverse effects of Amantadine

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-livedo reticularis (bluing of skin+ankle edema)
-orthostatic hypotension
-Amantadine keratopathy (corneal edema)

32
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what is the function of central anticholinergics (muscarinic blockers) in Parkinsons

A

balance dopamine/acetylcholine activity

33
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what is the main use of anticholinergics for Parkinsons

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drug induced Parkinsonism (mainly by antipsychotics)

34
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what is the most effective treatment for Parkinsons

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L-dopa+Carbidopa

35
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what is the neurological cause of Huntingtons

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degeneration of GABAnergic neurons in the neostriatum

36
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what is the mechanism of action of Tetrabenazine, a VMAT inhibitor used for Huntingtons

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inhibitor of monoanime uptake and storage

37
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what is the neurological cause of Alzheimers

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overstimulation of NMDA receptors

38
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therapy for Alzheimers include __ and __

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cholinesterase inhibitors
NMDA antagonists

39
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what is the drug used for management of depression associated with Parkinsons

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Rivastigmine

40
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what therapeutic use can be used for Tourette syndrome

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Botulinism toxin for tics

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