WEEK 9 MEDS

Question 1

Levodopa

Answer 1

used to reduce symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Dopamine precursor

Question 2

Carbidopa

Answer 2

used to reduce symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Limits peripheral interconversion of levodopa into dopamine.

Question 3

Donepezil, galantamine and rivastigmine

Answer 3

acetylcholinesterase inhibitors used in dementia. Heart block is a rare, but serious potential adverse event.

Question 4

Memantine

Answer 4

used in dementia. Antagonise glutamate receptors and blocks glutamate activity (neurotransmitter)

Question 5

Baclofen

Answer 5

A muscle relaxant drug used for cerebral palsy

Question 6

Phenytoin, Sodium valproate and Carbamazepine

Answer 6

anticonvulsant drugs