Question 1

Carbamazepine

Accepted Answer

kar ba MAZ e peen Anticonvulsant Used to treat certain types of seizures in patients with epilepsy and trigeminal neuralgia. It works by reducing abnormal electrical activity in the brain.

Question 2

Carbamazepine, warning

Accepted Answer

Patients, after the first few doses, can get loopy, as if their drunk. No driving. Decreased ability to concentrate. Ed: "Don't take this pill until you get home."

Question 3

Acyclovir

Accepted Answer

Synthetic nucleoside analogue Acyclovir is used to decrease pain and speed the healing of sores or blisters in people who have varicella (chickenpox), herpes zoster (shingles), and first-time or repeat outbreaks of genital herpes. It works by stopping the spread of the herpes virus in the body. Also used in the treatment of Bell's Palsy.

Question 4

Levodopa and Carbidopa

Accepted Answer

The combination of levodopa and carbidopa is used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease and Parkinson's-like symptoms that may develop after encephalitis (swelling of the brain) or injury to the nervous system caused by carbon monoxide poisoning or manganese poisoning. Parkinson's symptoms, including tremors, stiffness, and slowness of movement, are caused by a lack of dopamine.

Question 5

Levodopa

Accepted Answer

lee voe DOE pa CNS agent Levodopa works by being converted to dopamine in the brain.

Question 6

Carbidopa

Accepted Answer

kar bi DOE pa Decarboxylase inhibitor. It works by preventing levodopa from being broken down before it reaches the brain. This allows for a lower dose of levodopa, which causes less N/V.

Question 7

Dopamine

Accepted Answer

Dopamine is a catecholamine synthesized by the adrenal gland. Synthetic dopamine is used to treat cardiogenic and septic shock. Dopamine affects nerves and blood vessels, among other tissues. In the brain, it works as a neurotransmitter, affecting cells that influence body movement, emotional states, and pleasure/reward. Its effects on receptors in the kidneys, blood vessels, and heart vary with the dose of the drug that is given. At low doses, about 2.0 - 10.0 micrograms/kg/min, it increases the force of heart muscle contraction, improves cardiac output, and increases heart rate. High doses (more than 10.0 micrograms/kg/min) elevate BP by causing vasoconstriction. Do not administer as a bolus or by IV push. Monitor for extravasation.

Question 8

Propranolol

Accepted Answer

Beta blocker Propranolol is used to treat HTN, abnormal heart rhythms, heart disease, pheochromocytoma (tumor on a small gland near the kidneys), and certain types of tremor. It is also used to prevent angina and migraine HAs. Propranolol is used to improve survival after a heart attack. It works by relaxing blood vessels and slowing HR to improve blood flow and decrease BP. Essential tremors: Propranolol or primidone most effective. Alcohol will make the tremor disappear.

Question 9

Primidone

Accepted Answer

PRI mi done Anticonvulsant Primidone is used alone or with other medications to control certain types of seizures. It works by decreasing abnormal electrical activity in the brain.

Question 10

Strattera

Accepted Answer

atomoxetine (AT oh mox e teen) Selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors Uses include: adult ADD Atomoxetine, Strattera, is used as part of a total treatment program to increase the ability to pay attention and decrease impulsiveness and hyperactivity in children and adults with ADD. Atomoxetine works by increasing the levels of norepinephrine, a natural substance in the brain that is needed to control behavior.

Question 11

MAO inhibitors

Accepted Answer

MonoAmine Oxidase inhibitors. Monoamine oxidase is an enzyme responsible for metabolizing neurotransmitters such as seratonin and noepinephrine. this family of prescription medications are used primarily for treating depression, although one MAO inhibitor, selegeline, is used to treat Parkinson's Disease. The 4 MAO inhibitors currently available are: - Isocarboxazid (Marplan) - Phenelzine (Nardil) - Tranylcypromine (Parnate) - Selegiline (Emsam, a patch) MAO inhibitors aren't used so much anymore.

Question 12

Isocarboxazid

Accepted Answer

Isocarboxazid (eye soe kar BOX azid) Marplan Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor Isocarboxazid is used to treat depression in people who have not been helped by other antidepressants. It works by increasing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain that help maintain mental balance.

Question 13

Phenelzine

Accepted Answer

Phenelzine (FEN el zeen) Nardil Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor Phenelzeen is used to treat depression in people who have not been helped by other medications. It works by increasing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain that help maintain mental balance.

Question 14

Tranylcypromine

Accepted Answer

Tranylcypromine (tran il SIP roe meen) Parnate Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor Phenelzeen is used to treat depression in people who have not been helped by other medications. It works by increasing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain that help maintain mental balance.

Question 15

Selegiline

Accepted Answer

Selegiline (se LE ji leen) Eldepryl, Zelaper Monoamine oxidase type B (MAO-B) inhibitor Selegiline is used to help control the symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD, a disorder of the nervous system that caused difficulties with movement, muscle control, and balance) in people who are taking levodopa and carbidopa combination (Sinemet). Selegiline may help people with PD by decreasing the dose of levodopa/carbidopa needed to control symptoms, stopping the effects of levodopa/carbidopa from wearing off between doses, and increasing the length of time that levodopa/carbidopa will continue to control symptoms. It works by increasing the amount of dopamine (a natural substance needed to control movement) in the brain.

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