Neuro Flashcards
1
Q
basal nuclei are involved in what disorder
A
Parkinsons
2
Q
What is the pathophysiology of PD
A
death of dopamine producing cells in the substanti niagra
3
Q
what is the MOA of levodopa
A
precurrsor to dopamine
4
Q
bromocriptine and perolide are examples of what class of medication
A
dopamine agonists
5
Q
what is the MOA of SSRIs
A
prevents reuptake of serotonin into presynaptic membra
6
Q
why are men more at risk of ipper airway resistance syndrome
A
progesterone may be protective in women
7
Q
what are drugs used to treat narcolepty
A
modafinil and tricyclics
