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PHM 114
Chapter 7 Continued
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Acetylcholine Neurotransmitter | Used in PNS. Acts on receptors in smooth muscles. Controlls blood pressure and digestion |
| Dopamine Neurotransmitter | Used in CNS. Controls mood and coordinated movement |
| Epinephrine Neurotransmitter | Used in SNS. Regulates cardiac function and bronchodilation. |
| GABA Neurotransmitter- Gamma Aminobutyric Acid | Used in brain. Regulates signal delivery |
| Noreepinephrine Neurotransmitter | Used in CNS and SNS. Involved in mood and emotions. Controls blood pressure, cardiac funtion, and digestion |
| Adrenal Medulla | Element in autonomic nervous system. Releases epinephrine into circulation |
| Simple Seizure | Localized area of body is affected in movement. No loss of conciousness |
| Complex Seizure | Localized are of body is affected in movement. Impaired consciousness may occur |
| Absence- Petit mal Seizure | blank stare.rolling or blinking eyes.uncontrolled facial movements.arm/leg jerking |
| Tonic Clonic- Grand mal Seizure | body goes rigid and patient falls down.whole body convulsions occur- altered breathing rhythm.loss of bladder control.excessive salivation |
| Atonic Seizure | sudden loss of muscle tone and conciousness. Appears as if patient fainted |
| Myoclonic Seizure | sudden massive muscle jerks. throws patient down or wakes from sleep. conciousness not lost |
| Status Epilepticus Seizure | Tonic clonic convulsions with or without loss of conciousness for at least 30 min.high fever and lack of oxygen severe enough to cause brain damage or death. 10% of patients die |
| Gabapentin AED is also used for what else? | treats nerve pain related to diabetic neuropathy,nerve injury,and shingles |
| What does Phenytoin cause? | Gingival hyperplasia which is overgrowth of gum tissue in the mouth. Maintain good oral hygiene |
| Dyskinesias | Side effect of dopamine agents. abnormal,involuntary writhing movements of the arms,legs,neck,and mouth |
| What drug agents dry out? | Anticholinergics and Amantadine |
| What do MAOIs block the metabolism of? | tyramine, a substance in many aged and pickled foods. Can raise blood pressure to dagerous levels |
| What is the longest acting drug for ADHD? | Atomoxetine(Strattera) |
| What are Vasopressors and Sympathomimetics used for? | respiratory distress.allergic reactions.sinus congestion.also glaucoma |
| Vasopressor action | increases heart rate and blood pressure. used for cardiac arrest and shock situations |
| What is epinephrine used for? | as sympathomimetic agent in severe allergic reactions. also intravenously during surgery to support blood pressure and respiration |
| What is used in the nose to reduce sinus swelling during respiratory infections? | Ephedrine and Phenylephrine |
| What are Vasopressors and Sympathomimetics mixed with? | Dextrose solution. Not normal saline |
| What are opioid pain medications? | drugs that cause significant anticholinergic side effects(dry) |
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