Pharm Neuro part 2 Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Sleep Disorder drug types | Benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepines |
End in "-pam", Temazepam, Lorazepam, Diazepam, etc | Benzodiazepine type. SE:Drowsiness, dizziness, confusion D:Give 30min before bedtime CONTRA: renal/hepatic impairment, suicidal ideation, neuro disorders, sleep apnea. Smoking deceases effects of the drug |
Zopidem (Ambien), other drugs are Zaleplon (Sonata), Eszopiclone (Lunesta) | Non-benzodiazepine SE: Drowsiness, headache, anxiety, dizziness, amnesia D: Administer before sleep, on an empty stomach for full effect PT: try to prevent falls CONTRA: Children younger than 18, suicidal ideation |
Muscle Spasms drug types | Centrally acting muscle relaxants and peripherally acting muscle relaxants |
Baclofen (Lioresal) | Centrally acting MR SE: Drowsiness and dizziness, nausea, constipation D:Encourage fluids, increase fiber,with milk or food PT: Don't drive, change position slowly if dizzy CONTRA: Cerebral palsy. Pt with diabetes may require increased insulin |
Dantrolene (Dantrium) | Peripherally acting MR SE: muscle weakness, drowsiness, diarrhea, liver toxicity D: Oral or IV PT:Reports muscle weakness, prolonged diarrhea, avoid driving CONTRA: Liver disease |
Parkinson's Disease drug types | Dopamine-replacement drugs, Direct-acting dopamine receptor agonists, Indirect-acting dopamine receptor agonists/MAOIs |
Levodopa/Carbidopa (Sinemet) | Dopamine-replacement drug SE: Nausea, vomiting, ortho hypo, twitching D:Can take up to 6months for response PT:Uring, sweat may darken, move slowly to sitting/standing p, CONTRA:Glaucoma, melanoma, suicidal thoughts |
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