The Nervous System

Question 1

neuron

Answer 1

Nerve cell, highly specialized to transmit nerve impulses

Question 2

synapse

Answer 2

Gap between two neurons

Question 3

PCA

Answer 3

Patient controlled analgesia, pump used to control pain meds

Question 4

CNS

Answer 4

Central nervous system (brain and spinal cord)

Question 5

PNS

Answer 5

Peripheral nervous system (all nerves outside CNS)

Question 6

CR

Answer 6

Controlled release

Question 7

SR

Answer 7

Slow release

Question 8

XL

Answer 8

Extended release

Question 9

/

Answer 9

Per

Question 10

Afferent Pathway

Answer 10

Body to brain (sensory neurons)

Question 11

Efferent Pathway

Answer 11

Brain to body (motor neurons)

Question 12

2nd job of CNS

Answer 12

Maintain homeostasis

Question 13

Homeostasis

Answer 13

Overall balance in the body, all body systems working together at optimal performance

Question 14

Non-narcotic Analgesics
acetaminophen

Answer 14

Tylenol

Question 15

Non-narcotic Analgesics
aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)

Answer 15

Bufferin

Question 16

NSAID

Answer 16

With meals, PC (after meals)

Question 17

NSAID
celecoxib

Answer 17

Celebrex

Question 18

NSAID
ibuprofen

Answer 18

Advil

Question 19

NSAID
naproxen

Answer 19

Aleve

Question 20

Antidepressants
fluoxetine

Answer 20

Prozac

Question 21

Antidepressants
paroxetine

Answer 21

Paxil

Question 22

Antidepressants
duloxetine

Answer 22

Cymbalta

Question 23

Antidepressants
sertraline

Answer 23

Zoloft

Question 24

Antidepressants
bupropion

Answer 24

Wellbutrin

Question 25

Antipsychotics chlorpromazine

Answer 25

Thorazine

Question 26

Antipsychotics aripiprazole

Answer 26

Abilify

Question 27

Antipsychotics quetiapine

Answer 27

Seroquel

Question 28

Antipsychotics haloperidol

Answer 28

Haldol

Question 29

CNS Stimulants amphetamine sulfate

Answer 29

Adderall

Question 30

CNS Stimulants methylphenidate

Answer 30

Ritalin

Question 31

CNS Stimulants caffeine

Answer 31

NoDoz

Question 32

CNS Depressants alprazolam

Answer 32

Xanax

Question 33

CNS Depressants clonazepam

Answer 33

Klonopin

Question 34

CNS Depressants diazepam

Answer 34

Valium

Question 35

Grains to mg

Answer 35

x by 60 or 65

Question 36

Mg to grains

Answer 36

% by 60 or 65

Question 37

1st role of CNS

Answer 37

Receive and process signals from sensory receptors

Question 38

ANS

Answer 38

Automatic nervous system

Question 39

ANS branches

Answer 39

Sympathetic (fight-or-flight) Parasympathetic (rest and digest) Enteric (GI behavior)

Question 40

PNS branches

Answer 40

Afferent Pathway (sensory neurons) Efferent Pathway (motor neurons)