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NEUROLOGICAL MEDS
Pharmacology for Health Professionals
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| NEUROLOGICAL MEDICATIONS: Chronic abnormal electrical activity in the brain causing seizures is called | epilepsy aka a seizure disorder. |
| Chronic means | persistent or recurring. |
| Seizures that cause convulsions are called | grand mal seizures |
| Grand mal seizures (convulsions) include body stiffening called | tonic phase followed by violent jerking called the clonic phase. |
| Grand mal seizures (convulsions) are characterized (described) by: | 1. LOC which stands for loss of consciousness. 2. Biting of the lingua aka tongue |
| Grand mal seizures (convulsions) are characterized by | 3. Urinary incontinence which means loss of bladder control aka enuresis. |
| Characterized means | described. |
| Seizures characterized (described) by a brief sudden amnesic lapse (failure) of awareness are called: | petit mal seizures aka absence seizures. |
| Amnesic means | memory loss |
| Petit mal seizures (absence seizures) are more common in | children |
| A premonition of an impending seizure is called an | aura |
| Premonition means | forewarning |
| Impending means | about to happen |
| Auras (premonitions) include: | 1. A sudden sense of unprovoked fear. |
| Unprovoked means | no cause |
| Auras include | A deja vu experience which is a feeling that what's happening has happened before |
| Auras are | forewarnings aka premonition. |
| Auras include: | A sensation of a sudden or strange odor or taste. |
| The period of time after a seizure when the victim may experience disorientation (confusion) and somnolence is called the | postictal state |
| Somnolence means | sleepiness |
| Medications classified to treat epilepsy (seizures) are called | antiseizure medications or antieleptic s or anticonvulsants. |
| A medication classified as an antiseizure medication is called | Dilantin aka phenytoin. |
| Seizures are | chronic (persistent) abnormal electrical activity in the brain. |
| A medication classified as an antiseizure medication is called | phenobarbitol (phenobarb) |
| Seizures that cause convulsions are called | grand mal seizures. |
| A medication classified as an antiseizure medication is called | Lamictal |
| A medication classified as an antiseizure medication is called | Keppra |
| Seizures characterized by a brief sudden amnesic (memory loss) lapse (failure) of awareness are called | petit mall seizures aka absence seizures |
| A medication classified as an antiseizure medication is called: | Topamax |
| Topamax is also classified to treat | migraines and treat bipolar mental disorder (BMD) |
| Use of Topomax during gestation has been linked to birth defects such as: | cleft labia (lip) and/or cleft palate. |
| Gestation means | pregnancy |
| Seizure activity lasting longer than 10 minutes is called | status epilepticus. |
| Seizures are chronic (persistent) abnormal | electrical activity in the brain. |
| A medication classified to treat status epilepticus is called | Diastat aka diazepam |
| ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a | progressive degenerative encephalopathy which means brain disease of advancing deterioration. |
| AD is characterized by behavioral changes and progressive loss of cognitive abilities called | dementia |
| Cognitive abilities refer to | comprehension (understanding), memory and judgement (reasoning). |
| A medication classified to treat Alzheimer's disease (AD) is called | Aricept |
| A medication classified to treat Alzheimer's disease (AD) is called: | Exelon |
| Alzheimer's disease (AD) is characterized (described) by behavioral changes and progressive loss of cognitive abilities called | dementia |
| A medication classified to treat AD is called | Namenda |
| Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive degenerative encephalopathy which means | brain disease of advancing deterioration |
| PARKINSON'S DISEASE: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a | progressive encephalopathy affecting movement. |
| Encephalopathy means | disease condition of the brain. |
| Parkinson's disease is characterized by | Hypomimia which means decreased facial expression aka a mask-like facial expression. |
| Involuntary (no control) shaking muscles called | tremors or pill rolling. |
| Parkinson's disease (PD) is characterized (described) by | Hypertonia which means muscle rigidity (stiffness) |
| Parkinson's disease (PD) is characterized (described) by | Slobbering aka drooling |
| Medications classified to treat Parkinson's disease (PD) include: | Duodopa Parcopa and Sinemet (compound (combination of) carbidopa and levodopa |
| A medication classified to treat Parkinson's disease is called | Requip |
| Parkinson's disease is caused by deficiency of a chemical neurotransmitter in the brain called | dopamine |
| A medication classified to treat Parkinson's disease is calle | Mirapex |
| Mirapex is also classified to treat RLS which stands for | restless leg syndrome |
| SLEEP MEDICATIONS: The inability to obtain adequate sleep is called | insomnia |
| Medications classified to treat insomnia are called | hypnotics |
| A medication classified as a hypnotic is | Ambien |
| A medication classified as a hypnotic is | Lunesta |
| A medication classified as a hypnotic is | Rozarem |
| A medication classified as a hypnotic is | Restoril aka temazepam |
| Medications classified as OTC hypnotics include | Nytol Sominex |
| OTC stands for | Over the counter |
| Benadryl (diphenhydraine) is classified as an | antihistamine |
| A common side effect of many antihistamines is | drowsiness |
| PSYCHIATRIC MEDICATIONS Anxiety, nervousness and tension at a more intense level than normal is called | neurosis (neurotic) |
| Anxiety means | worry |
| Anxiety can be associaated with phobias such as | Acrophobia - fear of heights. Arachnophobia - fear of spiders Agoraphobia - fear of open spaces Claustrophobia - fear of confined spaces |
| Spontaneous anxiety, anxiousness and tension at a more intense level than normal is called a | panic (anxiety) attack. |
| Spontaneous | no cause |
| Medications classified to treat neuroses are called | sedatives or antianxiety medications or minor tranquilizers (SAM) |
| A medication classified as a sedative is called | Xanax aka alprazolam |
| Anxiety, anxiousness, and tension at a more intense level than normal is called | neurosis (neurotic) |
| A medication classified as a sedative is called | Valium aka diazepam |
| Spontaneous (no cause) anxiety, anxiousnes and tension at a more intense level than normal is called a | panic (anxiety) attack. |
| A medication classified as a sedative is called | Librium aka chlordiazepoxide |
| A medication classified as a sedative is called | Tranxene |
| Medications classified to treat neuroses are also called | antianxiety medications or minor tranquilizers |
| A medication classified as a sedative is called | Ativan aka lorazepam |
| Sedatives aka antianxiety medications or minor tranquilizers (SAM) can lose effectiveness if combined with | caffeine. Caffeine is classified as a stimulant. |
| Psychosis can result in a false interpretation of sensory stimuli ("mirage") called | an illusion |
| Psychosis is a psychiatric disorder characterized (described) by | losing touch with realty. |
| Psychosis can result in a | false belief called a delusion. |
| A false belief of possessing superior qualities (I am Jesus Christ) is called a | delusion of grandeur |
| A false belief of being persecuted by an individual or group is called a | paranoid delusion |
| Persecuted means | harassed (tormented) |
| Psychosis can result in perception of something that does not exist called a | hallucination |
| Perception means | awareness |
| Seeing something that does not exist is called a | visual hallucination |
| Hearing something that does not exist is called an | auditory hallucination |
| Medications classified to treat psychoses are called | MAN (pneumonic) major tranquilizers or antipsychotics or neuroleptics |
| Radical (extreme) mood swings from manic (restless high) to depressive (listless low) is abbreviated BMD which stands for | bipolar mental disorder |
| Bipolar mental disorder (BMD) is also referred to as MDI which stands for | manic-depressive illness |
| A medication classified as an antidepressant and treatment for bipolar mental disorder(BMD) is called | |
| Psychosis is a psychiatric disorder characterized (described) by | losing touch with reality. |
| A medication classified as an antipsychotic and treatment for bipolar mental disorder (BMD) is called | Seroquel |
| Bipolar mental disorder (BMD) causes | radical (extreme) mood swings from manic (restless highs) to depressive ( listless lows). |
| A medication classified as an antipsychotic and treatment for BMD is called | Zyprxa |
| A medication classified as an antipsychotic and treatment for BMP is called | Risperdal |
| Bipolar mental disorder (BMD) is also referred to as MDI which stands for | manic-depressive illness |
| A medication classified as an antipsychotic and treatment for BMP is called | Abilify |
| Abilify is also classified as an | antidepressant |
| A neurological disorder characterized (described) by involuntary body movements (tics) and vocal noises is abbreviated TS which stands for | Tourette's syndrome |
| Involuntary means | uncontrollable. |
| A medication classified as an antipsychotic and treatment for Tourette's syndrome is called | Haldol aka haloperidol |
| seeing something that does not exist is called a | visual hallucination |
| A medication classified to treat bipolar mental disorder (BMD) is called | Lithobid aka lithium |
| A medication classified to treat bipolar mental disorder (BMD) is | Latuda |
| A mood disorder causing chronic (persistent) feelings of sadness and loss of interest is abbreviated MDD which stands for | major depressive disorder |
| Major depressive disorder (MDD) is aka | clinical depression |
| Major depressive disorder (MDD) is characterized (described) by | 1. Chronic (persistent) sadness. 2. Feelings of helplessness and/or hopelessness and/or worthlessness. |
| Major depressive disorder (MDD) is characterized (described) by | 3. Lack of pleasure in any activity. 4. A feeling of wrongdoing called guilt. |
| Major depressive disorder (MDD) is characterized (described) by | 5. Inability to obtain adequate sleep called insomnia. 6. Anorexia which means no appetite |
| Major depressive disorder (MDD) is characterized (described) by | 7. Thoughts of ending one's life called suicide |
| Medications classified to treat MDD are called | antidepressants |
| Major depressive disorder (MDD) is characterized by | chronic (persistent) sadness |
| A medication classified as an antidepressant is called | 1. Effexor |
| MDD is characterized by feelings of | helplessness or hopelessness or worthlessness |
| A medication classified as an antidepressant is called | 2. Pristiq |
| Major depressive disorder 9MDD) is characterized (described) by | lack of pleasure in any activity. |
| A medication classified as an antidepressant is called | 3. Lexapro |
| A medication classified as an antidepressant is called | 4. Paxil |
| A medication classified as an antidepressant is called | 5. Prozac |
| A medication classified as an antidepressant is called | 6. Zoloft |
| Lexapro, Prozac, Paxil or Zoloft use during pregnancy increases the chances of birth defects such as: | a. ASD which stands for atrial septal defect. b. VSD which stands for ventricular septal defect |
| Lexapro, Prozac, Paxil or Zoloft use during pregnancy increases the chances of birth defects such as: | c. PPHN which stands for persistent pulmonary hypertension of the neonate (newborn) |
| Lexapro, Prozac, Paxil or Zoloft use during pregnancy increases the chances of birth defects such as: | d. SB which stands for spina bifida |
| A medication classified as an antidepressant is called: | Cymbalta. Cymbalta is classified as a treatment for OA which means osteoarthritis. |
| A medication classified as an antidepressant is called: | Wellbutrin aka bupropion |
| Wellbutrin is also classified as a | non-nicotine smoking cessation medication. |
| 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. |
| A condition characterized by inattention (distraction) impulsivity, excessive motor activity (movement) is abbreviated ADHD which stands for | attention deficit hyperactivity disorder |
| Impulsivity means | acting before thinking |
| A medication classified to treat ADHD is called | Focalin |
| A medication classified to treat ADHD is called | Catapres/clonidine |
| Catapres is also classified as an | antihypertensive and NNSC medication |
| The generic name for Catapres is | clonidine |
| A medication classified to treat ADHD is caled | Adderall |
| ADHD stands for | attention deficit hyperactivity disorder |
| SLEEP Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder characterized by overwhelming | daytime drowsiness and sudden attacks of sleep. |
| Overwhelming means | overpowering |
| A medication classified to treat ADHD and narcolepsy is called | Ritalin/methylphenidate |
| A medication classified to treat ADHD and narcolepsy is called | Concerta/methylphenidate |
| A medication classified to treat ADHD and narcolepsy is called | Quillivant/methylphenidate |
| ALCOHOLISM A medication classified to treat alcoholism is called | Antabuse |
| Alcoholism occurs when consuming alcohol causes problems wit | family and/or employment and/or friends |
| Antabuse will not allow alcohol to be absorbed and mixing with Antabuse will cause | weakness, chest pain, headache, anxiety, vertigo, blurred vision, profuse sweatiness, difficulty breathing, nausea and vomiting. |
| ANALGESICS Analgesic means | pertaining to no pain |
| Analgesics are classified as | narcotic analgesics or non-narcotic analgesics |
| Narcotic analgesics derived (obtained) from or act like opium are called | opiates (opioids) |
| Narcotic analgesics can cause an | addictive feeling of well being called euphoria. |
| Many analgesics function by raising the | pain threshold (tolerance) |
| Common side effects (SE) of narcotic analgesics include | a. N+V which stands for nausea + vomiting b. opioid induced constipation |
| A medication classified as narcotic analgesic is called | Dilaudid |
| Narcotic analgesics derived from opium are called | opiates |
| A medication classified as narcotic analgesic is called | Demerol/meperidine |
| Narcotic analgesics can cause an | addictive feeling of well being called euphoria |
| A medication classified as narcotic analgesic is called | MS Contin and Roxanol/morphine sulfate` |
| Many analgesics function by raising the | pain threshold (tolerance) |
| A medication classified as narcotic analgesic is called | Nubain (no pain) |
| Analgesic means | pertaining to no pain. |
| A medication classified as narcotic analgesic is called | Zohydro ER/hydrocodone |
| Zohydro ER use is controversial because of a high risk of | addiction (abuse) |
| One accidental dose of Zohydro ER | can be fatal. |
| A medication classified as narcotic analgesic is called | OxyContin/oxycodone |
| OxyContin is tamper resistant because when crushed for injection, it becomes | inert aka inactive |
| A medication classified as narcotic analgesic is called | Duragesic/fentanyl |
| A medication classified as narcotic analgesix is called | codeine |
| Codeine is also classified as an | antussive which means cough suppressant |
| A medication classified to treat narcotic (opium) addiction is called | Suboxone |
| PYREXIA - FEVER Pyrexia means | fever |
| Medications classified to reduce fever are called | antipyretics |
| A medication classified as a non-narcotic analgesic and antipyretic is called | Tylenol/acetaminophen/APAP |
| A medication classified as an acetaminophen (APAP) antagonist is called | Acetadote |
| Antagonist (antidote) means | a medication or drug that deactivates another medication or drug. |
| A medication classified as an anticoagulant, non-narcotic analgesic, non-steroidal anti-inflammatoryt drug and antipyretic is abbreviated ASA which stands for aspirin | aspirin |
| Trade names for aspirin (ADA) include | St. Joseph, Bayer, Ecorin |
| Aspirin (ASA) should not be administered (given) to children because of the risk of encephalopathy abbreviate RS which stands for | Reyes syndrom |
| Encephalopathy means | disease condition of the brain |
| Aspirin (ASA) is contraindicated wit anticoagulants because of a possible | exaggerate effect called synergism |
| Contraindicated means | inadvisable or unwise |
| Buffers (alkalotics) are administered to reduce | stomach upset |
| Buffered aspirin (ASA) medications include | Alka-Seltzer |
| Buffered aspirin (ASA) medications include | Ascriptin |
| Buffers are | alkalotics |
| Buffers (alkalotics) are administered to | reduce stomach upset |
| Buffered aspirin (ASA) medications include | Bufferin |
| Buffers include | Al which stands for aluminum |
| Buffers include | Mg which stands for magnesium |
| Buffers include | CA which stands for calcium |
| Bufers include | NaHCO3 which stands for sodium bicarbonate |
| Aspirin (ASA), acetaminophen, APAP, diphenhydramine and caffeine combination medications include | Anacin maximum strength which contains aspirin + cafeine Bayer PM which contains ASA + diphenhydramine |
| Narcotic analgesics and non-narcotic analgesics are commonly combined to produce an | exaggerated effect called synergism |
| Analgesic means | pertaining to pain |
| A medication classified as a narcotic analgesic and non-narcotic analgesic is called | Percodan/oxycodone + aspirin (ASA) |
| Medications classified as narcotic analgesics and non-narcotic analgesics include: | Tylox, Roxicet and Percocet/oxycodone + acetaminophen. |
| A medication classified as a narcotic analgesic and non-narcotic analgesic is called | Tylenol #3/codeine + acetaminophen (APAP) |
| Medications classified as a narcotic analgesic and non-narcotic analgesic is called: | Vicodin, Lorcet/acetaminophen (APAP) + hydrocodone. |
| Medications classified as antipyretics + NSAID + non-narcotic analgesic is called | Motrin and Advil/ibuprofen |
| Medications classified as antipyretics + NSAID + non-narcotic analgesic is called | Aleve and Naprosyn/naproxen |
| Medications classified as antipyretics + NSAID + non-narcotic analgesic is called | Celebrex/celecoxib |
| Motrin or Advil or Celebrex use after myocardial infarction (MI) can increase the risk of CVD which stands for | cardiovascular disease |
| The generic name for Motrin or Advil is | ibuprofen |
| The generic name for Celebrex is | celecoxib |
| MIGRAINES A migraine is a chronic (recurring), severe, commonly temporal headache (HA) accompanied by | N+V which stands for nausea and vomiting. |
| A migraine is a chronic (recurring), severe, commonly temporal headache (HA) accompanied by | Phonophobia which means sensitivity to sound Photophobia which means sensitivity to light |
| Migraines appear to be precipitated by vasodilation of the | intracranial arteries |
| Precipitated means | caused |
| Vasodilation means | increased diameter (lumen) of the arteries |
| A medication classified to treat migraines is called | Imitrex |
| A migraine is a | chronic (recurring), severe, commonly temporal headache. |
| A medication classified to treat migraines is called | Maxalt |
| A migraine can be accompanied by phonophobia which means | sensitivity to sound |
| A medication classified to treat migraines is called | Treximet |
| A migraine can be accompanied by photophobia which means | sensitivity to light |
| A medication classified to treat migraines is called | Botox |
| Migraines appear to be precipitated (caused) by | vasodilation (increased lumen) of the intracranial nerves |
| A medication classified to treat migraines is called | Tenormin/atenolol |
| Tenormin (atenolol) is also classified as an | antianginal and antihypertensive |
| A medication classified to treat migraines is called | Lopressor/metoprolol |
| Lopressor (metoprolol) is also classified as an | antianginal and antihypertensive |
| A medication classified to treat migraines is called | Corgard/nadolol |
| Corgard (nadolol) is also classified as an | antianginal and antihypertensive |
| A medication classified to treat migraines is called | Inderal/propranolol |
| Inderal (propranolol) is also classified as an | antianginal + antihypertensive + antiarrhythmic |
| A medication classified to treat migraines is called | Calan/verapamil |
| Calan (verapamil) is also classified as an | antianginal + antihypertensive + antiarrhythmic |
| ANESTHETICS Anesthesia means | condition of no feeling or nervous sensation |
| General anesthesia involves LOC which stands for | loss of consciousness |
| Anesthesia involving a small area of skin and adjacent tissue is called | local anesthesia |
| Spinal anesthesia is injected into the space below the arachnoid matter called the | subdural space |
| The subarachnoid space contains a clear liquid that circulates throughout the brain and spinal cord abbreviated | CSF which stands for cerebrospinal fluid |
| Anesthesia that causes loss of consciousness (nervous sensation) to a region of the body is called a | regional anesthesia aka a nerve block. |
| Epidural anesthesia is a type of regional anesthesia injected into the space above the dura mater called | the epidural space |
| Regional anesthesia | a nerve block |
| A medication classified as a local anesthetic include: | Xylocaine and Solarcaine/lidocaine |
| Xylocaine (lidocaine) is also classified to treat | arrhythmias |
| A medication classified as an anesthetic is called | Marcaine |
| A medication classified as an anesthetic is called | Tetracaine othalmic |
| Ophthalmic means | pertaining to the eyes |
| A medication classified as an anesthetic is called | Novocain/procaine |
| Initial anesthesia causing LOC is called | induction anesthesia |
| Initial means | beginnin |
| LOC stands or | loss of consciousness |
| Additional anesthesia to place the client in a coma is called | general anesthesia |
| Coma means | unconsciousness without response to stimuli |
| A medication classified as an induction anesthetic is called | Etomidate |
| Induction anesthesia means | initial (beginning) anesthesia causing loss of consciousness (LOC) |
| A medication classified as an induction anesthetic is called | Propofol |
| Medication that block nerve impulses (signals) to the muscles causing paralysis are classified as | neuromuscular blockers |
| A medication classified as a neuromuscular blocker is called | Anectine/succinylcholine or "succs" |
| Neuromuscular blockers cause | paralysis (no feeling and no movement) |
| A preoperative (preop) medication classified to decrease airway secretions is called | atropine |
| Preoperative (preop) means | before surgery |
| Neuromuscular blockers cause | paralysis (no feeling and no movement). |
| Atropine is also classified to | treat severe bradycardia. |
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