CNS Drugs

Question 1

Non-benzodiazepines

Answer 1

Non-benzodiazepines are distinct from benzodiazepines in their therapeutic uses. They treat anxiety
disorders such as generalized anxiety disorder (also called GAD) effectively, without the risk of
dependence. This classification of drugs does not increase the effects of CNS depressants, such as
alcohol, benzodiazepines, etc., and they have no abuse potential.

Question 2

Benzodiazepines

Answer 2

Benzodiazepines are an older category of drugs that have many therapeutic uses. This module
breaks down several, including treatment for relief of anxiety, skeletal muscle spasm and spasticity,
seizure disorders, emergency treatment of status epileptics, acute alcohol withdrawal, and as an
anesthetic agent during moderate sedation.

Question 3

Drugs to treat anxiety

Answer 3

benzodiazepines

Non-benzodiazepine

Question 4

Drugs to treat Depression

Answer 4

1-tricycle antidepressant
2-selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
3-serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
4-MAOIs

Question 5

What to major neurotransmitter are blocked for depression drug as???

Answer 5

Serotonin & norepinephrine

Question 6

Drug Therapy for Bipolar Disorder

Answer 6

Antiepileptic Drugs (AED)

Lithium

Question 7

There are two types of antipsychotic drugs that treat schizophrenia:

Answer 7

conventional antipsychotics,

Atypical antipsychotics

Question 8

Drug Therapy for Glaucoma

Answer 8

Beta-Adrenergic Blockers
Cholinesterase Inhibitors
Cholinergic Agonists

Question 9

Rapid acting insulin

Answer 9

Intravenous
Clear and regular
Onset of action 5 to 15 minutes
Duration 2 to 4 hr

Question 10

Short acting insulin

Answer 10

Clear
Onset 30 to 60 minutes
Duration 3 to 4 hr

Question 11

Intermediate acting

Answer 11

NPH cloudy
Peak 4 to 12 hr
Duration 18 to 24 hr

Question 12

Long acting insulin

Answer 12

Onset 1 hr
NPH
duration 24 hr
At bed time

Question 13

Insulin’s side effects

Answer 13

Headache, confusion, slurred speech

Nervousness, anxiety

Tachycardia, seizure

Question 14

Oral anti diabetic drug

Answer 14

Sulfonylureas

Question 15

Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors two types and treat ____?

Answer 15

Acarbose se (precise)

Miglitol (Glyset)

Treat: diabetic

Does not cause hypoglycemia unless taken with other anti diabetic

Question 16

ThiazolidinediONES treat

Answer 16

Diabetic

Question 17

MeglitiNIDEs used to treat

Answer 17

Diabetic

Question 18

A patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus is ordered insulin therapy once daily to be administered at bedtime. What is the type of insulin the patient is most likely receiving?
1-Insulin glargine (Lantus)
2-Lente insulin
3-Lispro insulin
4-Regular insulin

Answer 18

1

Question 19

A patient is prescribed metformin. Which is a side effect/adverse effect common to metformin?

A. Seizures
B. Constipation
C. Bitter or metallic taste
D. Polyuria and polydipsia

Answer 19

C

Question 20

Which time frame would be most appropriate for administering sliding-scale lispro insulin?

A. Within 30 minutes of consuming breakfast
B. When the breakfast tray is served and ready to eat
C. Within 1 hour of obtaining blood glucose measurement
D. Within 15 minutes of obtaining blood glucose measurement

Answer 20

B

Question 21

A patient received regular insulin at 7:30 am. At 9:30 am the patient feels slightly hungry and has a dull headache. The nurse

Answer 21

tests the patient’s blood glucose level

Question 22

Drug Therapy: Hypothyroidism

Answer 22

Levothyroxine sodium (Synthroid)

Increases T3 and T4 levels

Question 23

Levothyroxine (Synthroid) sides effects

Answer 23

Thyroid crisis,
angina pectoris,
AFib

Question 24

Drug Therapy: Hyperthyroidism

Answer 24

Methimazole

Propylthiouracil PTU

Potassium Iodine

Question 25

Addison’s disease

Answer 25

Adrenal insufficient (hyposecretion) Like: cortisol and aldosterone

Question 26

Mitotane (glucocorticoid inhibitors)

Answer 26

Treat Cushing Syndrome adrenal edenoma Adrenal hyperplasia Ectopic ACTH- production tumor

Question 27

Addison disease

Answer 27

``` Adrenocortical insufficiency Hypoglycemia Postural hypotension Weight loss Increase K in serum ```

Question 28

Bethanechol is used for

Answer 28

Urinary retention: stimulates cholinergic receptors in bladder

Question 29

Furosemide (Lasix)

Answer 29

Diuretic Hypertension Decrease BP

Question 30

St. John’s Wort

Answer 30

Avoid w/ - Xanax - antidepressants - barbiturates ``` Used for Kidney and lung ailments Insomnio Depression Wound healing ```

Question 31

Ginkgo biloba

Answer 31

Avoid w Anticoagulantes/antiplatelet Used for Memory Circulatory problems Respiratory condition

Question 32

Aloe Vera medication interaction

Answer 32

Digoxin( Lanoxin) BP Diuréticos Anti-Diabetic drug

Question 33

Saw Palmetto

Answer 33

Used for: Increase testosterone Improve prostate Enhance urinary tract function Avoid w Anticoagulantes