CNS depressants, antiepiteptics, antiparkinsonian

Question 1

sleep medications side effects

Answer 1

drowsiness, respiratory depression, memory problems, coordination issues

Question 2

opioid drug effects

Answer 2

moderate to severe pain relief

Question 3

opioid adverse effects

Answer 3

respiratory depression, nausea, vomiting, urinary retention, constipation

Question 4

opioid contraindications

Answer 4

asthma, allergy

Question 5

phenobarbital

Answer 5

barbiturate used in seizure prevention

Question 6

dilantin/phenytoin education

Answer 6

frequent dentist visits and good oral hygiene to prevent gingival hyperplasia, avoid sudden discontinuation, avoid with pregnancy

Question 7

malignant hyperthermia

Answer 7

adverse effect to general anesthesia that results in rapid rise in body temperature

antidote: dantrolene, a muscle relaxant

Question 8

cholinergic drug effects

Answer 8

mimics acetylcholine, dilates blood vessels and increases secretions

Question 9

cholinergic drug indications

Answer 9

myasthenia gravis, intraocular conditions, Alzheimer’s, urinary retention

Question 10

anticholinergic drug effects

Answer 10

increased HR, drowsiness, pupil dilation, GI motility reduction, reduced secretions, dries everything up

Question 11

anticholinergic drug indications

Answer 11

Parkinson’s disease

Question 12

anticholinergic drug effects on vital signs

Answer 12

decreased HR in small doses, increased HR in large doses

Question 13

cholinergic drug effects on vital signs

Answer 13

decreased BP, decreased HR