Flashcards in Psyc ppt (Part 2) Deck (40)
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What is the pathological finding of Parkinson's?
Degeneration of the neurons
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The degeneration of Neurons originate where in the Brain
The substantia nigra of the midbrain and terminate in the basal ganglia
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Name the 2 most reliable and effective drugs to treat Parkinson's
Levodopa and Carbidopa
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Levadopa crosses the blood brain barrier and is converted by what enzyme ______into what?
L-aromatic amino acid decorboxylase
Dopamine
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Does dopamine cross the BBB?
NO
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Levadopa works for Parkinson's disease because it is a ________ to _______ and is converted upon crossing the BBB
precursors
Dopamine
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Does Carbidopa cross the BBB?
NO
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Carbidopa is classified as a ________ ________ ?
decarboxylase inhibitor
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Carbidopa inhibits decarboxylase in the Liver, Kidneys and GI tract and prevents the breakdown of _________?
Levadopa (Carbidopa just prevents Levadopa from being broken down before it crosses the BBB)
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First symptoms to improve with the use of Levodopa/Carbidopa are?
rigidity and bradykinesia late improvement is the tremors
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Levodopa/Carbidopa side effects
NV and anorexia D/T activation of the chemoreactive trigger zone in the medulla oblangata
orthostatic hypotension
Cardiac arrythmias D/T Beta adrenergic dopamine stimulation
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Long term therapy Side Effects
Abnormal Choreiform movements of the limbs and hands, trunk and tongue.
serious mental disturbances such as psychotic episodes and a need for a 1 week drug holiday
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Levodopa/Carbidopa contraindications
MAO Inhibitors
narrow angle glaucoma
cardiac arrythmias
recent MI
Phenothiazines, butrophenones and reserpine can cause extrapryamidal symptoms
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Selegiline first line drug for parkinsons before moving to levodopa by?
Enhancing endogenous dopamine
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Interacts with TCA's causing
Fever agitation deilerium and coma
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Belladonna Alkaloids
Used in mild cases
combats tremors and dystonia
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Antihistamines like benadryl
Can be used to control minor tremors in the elderly
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What % of people respond favorably to Dopamine agonists
only 20-30%
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Names of Dopamine agonists
Bromocriptine (parlodel), Pergolide (permax)
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Dopamine agonists side effects are
Anorexia and Nausea due to stimulation of the Chemotatic trigger Zone (CTZ)
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Anesthetic Implications
-Have Pt take meds preoperatively effects last 6-12 hrs
-Avoid Phenothiazines, butyrophenones, metoclopramide
-Muscle rigidity may impede mask ventilation
-Increased aspiration risk
-Intravascularly volume depleted
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Anesthetic Implications
-Normal response to muscle relaxants
-Increased risk of post op laryngospasm
-violent tremors on emergence
- No ephedrine in taking Deprenyl
-Ketamine can cause exaggerated sympathetic response
-Potential hyperkalemic response to Sucs
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Anesthetic Implications
-Skeletal muscle tremor may mimic VFIB on ECG
-May have diminished reserve due to poor exercise tolerance
-Muscle relaxants will relax even the most rigid of patients
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Anticonvulsants _______ the Seizure threshold
Raise
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Only ____ % of Pts become SZ free on meds
40%
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______% of Pts get no benefit from currently avalilable meds
20%
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Anticonvulsants MOA
Inhibition of neuronal Na+ channels in hyperexcitable cells
Disinhibition may increase SZs
Reduction in GABA increases SZs
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Anticonvulsants Classes
I-IV based on MOA
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Type I
Blocks sustained high frequency repetitive firing by enhancing Na+ channel inactivation
-Phenytoin
-Carbamazepine
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