Central Nervous System Drugs

Question 1

Levodopa

Answer 1

Itis a dopamine precursor used in the management of Parkinson’s disease, often in combination with carbidopa, as well as other conditions associated with parkinsonism.

Question 2

Pramipexole

Answer 2

It is a non-ergot dopamine agonist used to treat the signs and symptoms of idiopathic Parkinson’s disease and Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS).

Question 3

Phenobarbital

Answer 3

It is a long-lasting barbiturate and anticonvulsant used in the treatment of all types of seizures, except for absent seizures.

Question 4

Carbamazepine

Answer 4

Itis an anticonvulsant used to treat various types of seizures and pain resulting from trigeminal neuralgia.

Question 5

Diazepam

Answer 5

Itis a long-acting benzodiazepine with rapid onset commonly used to treat panic disorders, severe anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures.

Question 6

Gabapentin

Answer 6

Itis an anticonvulsant medication used in the management of peripheral neuropathic pains, postherpetic neuralgia, and partial-onset seizures.

Question 7

Dantrolene

Answer 7

Itis a direct-acting skeletal muscle relaxant used for the treatment of management of the fulminant hypermetabolism of skeletal muscle leading to malignant hyperthermia crisis.

Question 8

Baclofen

Answer 8

Itis a GABA-ergic agonist used to manage severe spasticity of cerebral or spinal origin in adult and pediatric patients.

Question 9

Theophylline

Answer 9

It is a xanthine used to manage the symptoms of asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and other lung conditions caused by reversible airflow obstruction.

Question 10

Acamprosate

Answer 10

It is a medication used to maintain alcohol abstinence in patients with alcohol dependence.

Question 11

Clonidine

Answer 11

Itis an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist used to treat hypertension and severe cancer pain, among other conditions, and to treat withdrawal symptoms from various substances. It is also used to aid in the diagnosis of pheochromocytoma and to prevent migraines.

Question 12

Buprenorphine

Answer 12

Itis a partial opioid agonist used for management of severe pain that is not responsive to alternative treatments. Also used for maintenance treatment of opioid addiction.

Question 13

Phenytoin

Answer 13

It is an anticonvulsant drug used in the prophylaxis and control of various types of seizures.

Question 14

Valproic Acid

Answer 14

Itis an anticonvulsant used to control complex partial seizures and both simple and complex absence seizures.

Question 15

Carisoprodol

Answer 15

It is a centrally acting muscle relaxant used to relieve the discomfort associated with various musculoskeletal conditions.

Question 16

Doxacurium

Answer 16

Itis a nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent used as an adjunct to general anesthesia to facilitate tracheal intubation, and to provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surgical procedures.

Question 17

Dextroamphetamine

Answer 17

It is a sympathomimetic agent used in the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.

Question 18

Chlorpromazine

Answer 18

It is a phenothiazine antipsychotic used to treat nausea, vomiting, preoperative anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and severe behavioral problems in children.

Question 19

Imipramine

Answer 19

It is a tricyclic antidepressant indicated for the treatment of depression and to reduce childhood enuresis.

Question 20

Miglitol

Answer 20

It is an oral alpha-glucosidase inhibitor used to improve glycemic control by delaying the digestion of carbohydrates.