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neuro, pain, anest
neuro, pain, anesthetics
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Epilepsy | When groups of neurons(nerve cells of the brain) spontaneously begin to send out electrical impulses in an abnormal uncontrolled(electrical storm) way. |
| Grand mal seizures are characterized by... | LOC(loss of consciousness) Violent rapid contraction and relaxation of the muscles(tonic-clonic seizures) Tongue biting Incontinence(loss of bowel and/or bladder control) |
| Petit mal seizures are characterized by... | Disorientation(confusion) Twitching(Facial) |
| Petit mal seizures are AKA | absence seizures |
| Absence seizures(petit mal) are more common in.. | Children |
| Narcolepsy is a type of absence seizure characterized by... | unexpected sudden loss of consciousness(LOC) |
| A warning sign or symptom of an impending seizure is called... | Aura(sensory disturbances) |
| The period of time just after a seizure when the victim is confused is called... | Postictal period(5-30minutes) |
| Medications used to treat seizures are called... | Antiseizure Antiepileptics Anticonvulsants |
| Dilantin(phenytoin) | Antiseizure |
| Luminal(phenobarbital)"phenobarb" | Antiseizure |
| Lamictal | Antiseizure |
| Keppra | Antiseizure |
| Topamax | Antiseizure Treats BMD(Bipolar mental disorder) Treats Migraines |
| Use of Topamax during pregnancy has been linked to birth defects such as.. | Cleft palate and/or Cleft labia |
| Extreme seizure activity is called.. | Status Epilepticus |
| A medication used to treat status epilepticus is .... | Diastat(diazepam) |
| Alzheimer's disease(AD) is characterized by.... | an irreversible and progressive loss of neurons in the cerebral cortex |
| Manifestations of Alzheimer's disease(AD) include... | progressive difficulty with memory, judgement and reasoning called dementia. |
| Aricept | Used to treat Alzheimer's disease |
| Exelon | Used to treat Alzheimer's disease |
| Namenda | Used to treat Alzheimer's disease |
| Parkinson's Disease(PD) is characterized by: | Shaking tremors Muscle rigidity Bradykinesia(slow movement) Mask like facial expression Drooling Shuffling gait progressing to a loss of ability to ambulate. |
| Parkinson's disease(PD) is caused by a deficiency of a neurotransmitter in the brain called... | dopamine |
| Duodopa or Parcopa or Sinemet carbidopa+levodopa | Used to treat Parkinson's disease(PD) |
| Requip | Used to treat Parkinson's disease(PD) |
| Mirapex | Used to treat Parkinson's disease(PD) Used to treat restless leg syndrome(RLS) |
| Insomnia is the inability to obtain | adequate sleep |
| Medications used to treat insomnia are called.. | hypnotics |
| Ambien | hypnotic |
| Lunesta | hypnotic |
| Rozerem | hypnotic |
| Restoril(temazepam) | hypnotic |
| Dalmane(flurazepam) | hypnotic |
| Nytol | OTC hypnotic Contains Benadryl(diphenhydramine) |
| Sominex | OTC hypnotic contains Benadryl(diphenhydramine) |
| Benadryl(diphenhydramine) | OTC hypnotic Antihistamine |
| A common side effect of antihistamines is | drowsiness |
| A neurosis is characterized by.. | anxiety, anxiousness, and tension at a more intense level than normal. |
| Anxiety can be associated with phobias | Acrophobia(fear of heights) Arachnophobia(fear of spiders) Ophidiophobia(fear of snakes) Agoraphobia(fear of open spaces) Claustrophobia(fear of confined spaces) |
| Neuroses can also cause... | Panic(anxiety) attacks |
| Medications used to treat neuroses are called: | Sedatives Antianxiety drug Minor tranquilizers (SAM) |
| Xanax(alprazolam) | Sedative |
| Valium(diazepam) | Sedative |
| Librium(chlordiazepoxide) | Sedative |
| Tranxene | Sedative |
| Ativan(lorazepam) | Sedative |
| Sedatives can lose their effectiveness if combined with... | Caffeine |
| Psychosis is characterized by.. | losing touch with reality and can result in illusions, delusions, and hallucinations. |
| An illusion is a.. | false interpretation of a sensory stimulus such as a "mirage" |
| A delusion is a... | false belief such as "I am Jesus Christ" |
| A hallucination is a... | sensory perception that is not cause by an external stimulus such as "hearing voices" |
| Medications used to treat psychoses are called... | Major tranquilizers Antipsychotics Neuroleptics (MAN) |
| Thorazine(chlorpromazine) | Antipsychotic Treats BMD(Bipolar mental disorder) |
| Seroquel | Antipsychotic Treats BMD(Bipolar mental disorder) |
| Abilify | Antipsychotic Antidepressant Treats BMD(Bipolar mental disorder) |
| Risperdal | Antipsychotic Treats BMD(bipolar mental disorder) |
| Zyprexa | Antipsychotic Treats BMD(bipolar mental disorder) |
| Haldol(haloperidol) | Antipsychotic Treats Tourette's syndrome |
| Tourette's syndrome is characterized by... | involuntary body movements and vocal outbursts |
| Catapres(clonidine) | Antipsychotic Antihypertensive Non-nicotine smoking cessation drug Treats Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD) |
| Major depressive disorder(MDD) AKA clinical depression is characterized by... | Insomnia Crying Lack of pleasure in any activity Anorexia Suicidal Feelings Feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and worthlessness. |
| Medications used to treat major depressive disorder(MDD) are called | Antidepressants |
| Effexor | Antidepressant |
| Cymbalta | Antidepressant treats Osteoarthritis(OA) |
| Lexapro | Antidepressant |
| Prozac | Antidepressant |
| Paxil | Antidepressant |
| Zoloft | Antidepressant |
| Lexapro, Paxil, Prozac, or Zoloft use during pregnancy increases the chances of birth defects such as... | ASD(atrial septal defect) VSD(ventricular septal defect) PPHN(persistent pulmonary hypertension of the Neonate) SB(spina bifida) |
| Wellbutrin or Zyban(bupropion) | Antidepressant Non-Nicotine smoking cessation drug |
| Pristiq | Antidepressant |
| The interaction of Pristiq with NSAIDs or anticoagulants can cause... | bleeding tendencies |
| The interaction of Pristiq with antimigraine medication can cause... | Sudden Death |
| Some antidepressants can cause suicidal tendencies in... | children and teens |
| Depression has been linked to a deficiency of | omega 3 fatty acids found in fish |
| Manic-depressive illness(MDI) is characterized | cyclic extreme mood swings between two opposite poles of emotion. |
| Manic-depressive illness(MDI) is also referred to as.. | bipolar mental disorder(BMD) |
| Lithobid(lithium) | Treats BMD(bipolar mental disorder) |
| Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD) is characterized by | inattention, impulsivity, and excessive motor activity |
| Focalin | Treats ADHD |
| Ritalin or Concerta(methylphenidate) | Treats ADHD |
| Adderall | Treats ADHD |
| Quillivant | Treats ADHD |
| A medication to treat alcoholism is called... | Antabuse |
| Antabuse with not allow the alcohol to be broken down and absorbed. The mixture of alcohol and Antabuse will cause... | cephalalgia(headache), vertigo(dizziness), and nausea+vomiting(N+V) |
| Analgesic means | pertaining to no pain |
| Analgesics are classified as | Non Narcotic analgesics Narcotic analgesics |
| Most narcotic analgesics can cause an addictive feeling of well being called | Euphoria |
| Many analgesics work by raising the | Pain threshold |
| Stadol | Narcotic analgesic |
| Dilaudid | Narcotic analgesic |
| Demerol(meperidine) | Narcotic analgesic |
| MS Contin or Roxanol(morphine sulfate)(MSO4) | Narcotic analgesic |
| Nubain | Narcotic analgesic |
| OxyContin(oxycodone) | Narcotic analgesic |
| Talwin | Narcotic analgesic |
| codeine | Narcotic analgesic Antitussive(cough suppressant) |
| Tylenol or Panadol(acetaminophen) (APAP) | Non-narcotic analgesic Antipyretic |
| Acetadote | acetaminophen(APAP) antagonist |
| Bleeding problems can occur if acetaminophen(APAP) is combined with | Gingko biloba |
| aspirin(ASA) | Anticoagulant Non-Narcotic analgesic NSAID Antipyretic |
| Anacin Bayer Ecotrin(enteric coated) Empirin | aspirin(ASA) trade names |
| Use of aspirin(ASA) every day(qd) has been shown to reduce the risk of developing | colorectal, liver, esophageal, stomach, breast, skin, and lung malignancies. |
| Use of aspirin(ASA) can exacerbate: | asthma, liver or kidney disease, gout, bleeding disorders(hemophila) and peptic ulcer disease(PUD) |
| Use of aspirin(ASA) is contraindicated with | Anticoagulants |
| Buffers(alkalotics) are used to | reduce stomach upset |
| Alka-Seltzer Ascriptin Bufferin | Buffered aspirin(ASA) |
| Buffers include | Al(aluminum) Mg(magnesium) Ca(calcium) NaHCO3(sodium bicarbonate) |
| Narcotic and Non-Narcotic analgesics are commonly combined to produce a | synergistic effect |
| Empirin #3 | codeine & aspirin(ASA) |
| Percodan or Roxiprin | oxycodone & aspirin(ASA) |
| Perocet, Roxilox, Roxicet, Tylox, Endocet | oxycodone & acetaminophen |
| Tylenol #3 | codeine & acetaminophen |
| Vicodin | acetaminophen & hydrocodone |
| Motrin or Advil(ibuprofen) | Antipyretic NSAID Non Narcotic analgesic |
| Aleve or Naprosyn(naproxen) | Antipyretic Non Narcotic analgesic NSAID |
| Celebrex(celecoxib) | Antipyretic Non Narcotic analgesic NSAID |
| Motrin or Advil(ibuprofen) and Celebrex(celecoxib) use after myocardial infarction(MI) can increase | cardiovascular pathology |
| A migraine is... | chronic, severe, usually temporal headache(H/A) accompanied by nausea&vomiting(N+V), sensitivity to sound, and photophobia(sensitivity to light) |
| Migraines appear to be precipitated(brought about) by | dilation of intracranial arteries |
| Imitrex | Treats migraines |
| Tenormin(atenolol) | Antihypertensive Antianginal Treats migraines |
| Lopressor(metoprolol) | Antianginal Antihypertensive Treats migraines |
| Corgard(nadolol) | Antihypertensive Antianginal Treats migraines |
| Inderal(propranolol) | Antihypertensive Antiarrhythmic Antianginal Treats migraines |
| Cardizem(diltiazem) | Antihypertensive Antiarrhythmic Antianginal Treats migraines |
| Calan(verapamil) | Antihypertensive Antiarrhythmic Antianginal Treats migraines |
| Ergomar(ergotamine) | Treats migraines |
| Treximet | Treats migraines |
| Botox | treats migraines |
| Anesthesia means | a condition of no feeling or nervous sensation |
| General anesthesia involves | a loss of consciousness(LOC) |
| Local anesthesia involves | a small area of skin and adjacent tissue |
| Spinal anesthesia involves | subarachnoid space |
| Regional anesthesia involves | a nerve block |
| Epidural anesthesia involves | epidural space |
| Solarcaine | Anesthetic |
| Xylocaine(lidocaine) | Anesthetic Emergency antiarrhythmic |
| Marcaine | Anesthetic |
| Novocain(procaine) | Anesthetic |
| Pontocaine | Anesthetic |
| Induction of anesthesia refers to the | initial anesthesia that causes loss of consciousness(LOC) |
| Other anesthesia is then given to place the patient in a | Coma(unconsciousness without response to stimuli) |
| etomidate | Induction anesthesia |
| Pentothal | Induction anesthesia |
| A neuromuscular blocker causes muscular paralysis(no movement) and includes | Anectine (succinylcholine) "succs" |
| atropine | Decrease airway secretions Emergency treatment for Bradycardia |
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