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CNS Drugs

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5 benzodiazepines for anxiety? Clonazepam, Lorazepam, Diazepam, Chlordiazepoxide, Alprazolam
3 benzodiazepines for anxiety? Zolpidem, Zaleplon, Eszopiclone
Melatonin agonist for insomnia? Ramelteon
Define Parkinson's Disease. neurodegenerative disorder of the extrapyramidal system associated w/ disruption of neurotransmission in the striatum
2 major categories of PD drug therapy? dopaminergic agents, anticholinergic agents
Example of dopaminergic PD drug? Levodopa
Example of anticholinergic PD drug? Trhexyphenidyl
How do anticholinergic PD drugs work? prevent activation of cholinergic receptors
Most important therapeutic consideration for epilepsy? seizure frequency chart
What 7 drugs should NOT be mixed with grapefruit juice? -dipines, Verapamil, Carbamazepine, Buspirone, Lovastatin
3 local anesthetics? Lidocaine, Procaine, Cocaine
4 general anesthetics? Halothane, Nitrous Oxide, Propofol, Ketamine
2 inhaled general anesthetics? Halothane, Nitrous Oxide
2 IV general anesthetics? Propofol, Ketamine
5 steps, in order, of loss of perception during local anesthesia? 1. pain 2. cold 3. warmth 4. touch 5. deep pressure
2 principal AE of general anethetics? respiratory compromise, decreased cardiac performance
What is Myasthenia Gravis characterized by? fluctuating muscle weakness & predisposition to rapid fatigue
What is Myasthenia Gravis? autoimmune disorder that attack nicotinic-M receptors on skeletal muscle
2 similar symptoms of muscarinic & cholinergic crises? muscle weakness, paralysis
How to differentiate between muscarinic & cholinergic crises? hx of muscarinic meds, challenging dose of edrophonium, medic alert bracelet
3 main classes of opioid receptors? Mu, Kappa, Delta
Strong opioid agonist? morphine
Moderate to strong opioid agonist? codeine
7 adjuvant analgesics? NSAIDs, antihistamines, tricyclic antidepressants, anti-seizure drugs, local anesthetics, muscle relaxants, corticosteroids
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