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CNS Pharmacology
CNS and medication
Question | Answer |
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what is the area at the end of the neuron to where the nerve impulse travels | synapse |
what are the chemicals that allow nerve impulses to cross the synaptic cleft | neurotransmitters |
what is the degenerative disorder of the CNS caused by the death of neurons that produce the brain neurotransmitter dopamine | parkinson's disease |
parkinson's disease signs/symptoms | tremors, muscle rigidity, bradykinesia (most noticeable of all symptoms), postural instability |
what neurotransmitter is lacking with Parkinson's which cause the uncoordinated movement | dopamine |
what are examples of medications are used for the treatment of Parkinson's disease | Dopamine agonist-carbidopa/levadopa(Sinamet), amantadine (Symmetrel)Anticholinergics (Artane, Cogentin) |
what neurotransmitter is associated with Alzheimer's disease? | acetylcholine |
acetylcholinesterase inhibitors for alzheimers | donepezil hydrocholoride (Aricept), rivastigmine tartrate (Exelon) |
Hydantoins medication for seizures | Hydantoins medications phenytoin (Dilantin), |
Side effects of phenytoin | gingintival hyperplasia |
What does Gaba(your mama) do | Inhibitory neurotransmitter that quiets the nerves. |
Common side-effects of Gaba agonist | Your mama says S-T-O-P it.. Quiet!. S-suicide, T-tremors, O-optic changes, P-puzzeled (confused) (Note: when Gaba increased, Dopamine decreased) |
Example of antiseisure medication that potentiate GABA-Barbituate | phenobarbital (Luminal), |
Example of antiseisure medication that potentiate GABA-Benzodiazeipines | diazepam (Valium), lorazepam (Ativan), clonazepam (Klonopin) |
Example of antiseisure medication that potentiate GABA-Benzodiazeipines | gabapentin (Neurontin), pregabablin (Lyrica), tiagabine (Gabitril), topiramate (Topamax) |
Side-effects for benzodiazepines "Pams" | sedation, confusion, decrease vital signs, headache, and sensitivity to light , Assess respiration s! |
Antiseizure drugs that potentiate GABA action - Newer GABA related drugs | gabapentin (Neurontin), pregabablin (Lyrica), tiagabine (Gabitril), topiramate (Topamax) |
central nervous system is made up of | the division of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord |
peripheral nervous system | the division of the nervous system consisting of all of the nerves located outside the central nervous system |
somatic nervous system | the group of nerves in the peripheral nervous system that controls voluntary actions |
autonomic nervous system | the group of nerves in peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary actions. |
2 branches of the autonomic nervous system | Sympathetic and Parasympathetic |
Actions body takes for fight/flight(SNS) | Hypertension, tachycardia, eyes dilate, |
Actions body takes with Parasympathetic nervous system | SLUD..s-salivation, L-lacrimation/learning, U-urination, Defication |
degenerative inflammatory disease of the CNS attacking the myelin sheath in the spinal cord and brain | Multiple sclerosis-MS |
Central Nervous Stimulant used for ADHD | Amphetamine, Dextroamphetamine-(Adderall ) methylphenidate (Ritalin) |
Side-effects of CNS stimulants | nervousness, irritability, increased blood pressure and pulse |