U1: Study Guide Questions

Question 1

Name two types of neuro stimulants.

Answer 1

Amphetamine (Adderall) / Methylphenidate (Ritalin)

Question 2

What are neuro stimulants typically prescribed for?

Answer 2

Narcolepsy, ADHD, weight loss and respiratory stimulation

Question 3

Name the three sub-categories of neuro depressants.

Answer 3

Barbiturates, benzodiazepines and non-benzo for sleep

Question 4

Name two types of barbiturates.

Answer 4

Phenobarbital / penobarbital

Question 5

What are barbiturates typically prescribed for?

Answer 5

Sleep, sedation, and seizures

Question 6

Name two types of benzodiazepines.

Answer 6

Alprazolam (Xanax) / Lorazepam (Ativan)

Question 7

What are benzodiazepines typically prescribed for?

Answer 7

Anxiety, sleep, sedation, and seizures

Question 8

Name a non-benzo med for sleep.

Answer 8

Zolpidem (Ambien)

Question 9

Name a type of anticonvulsant

Answer 9

Phenytoin

Question 10

What else are anti-convulsants typically prescribed for?

Answer 10

Besides seizures, neuropathy and fibromyalgia

Question 11

Which two types of medication affect the autonomic nervous system directly?

Answer 11

Adrenergic and cholinergic medications

Question 12

Do adrenergic medications affect the sympathetic nervous system or the parasympathetic nervous system?

Answer 12

Sympathetic (Fight or flight.)

Question 13

Do cholinergic medications affect the sympathetic nervous system or the parasympathetic nervous system?

Answer 13

Parasympathetic (Rest and digest.)

Question 14

Name three types of adrenergic agonists.

Answer 14

Epinephrine, albuterol, and dopamine

Question 15

Name three types of adrenergic antagonists.

Answer 15

Doxazocin, propranolol, and atenolol

Question 16

Name three types of cholinergic agonists.

Answer 16

Metaclopramide (Reglan), Pilocarpine (Pilocar), and Bethanecol chloride (urecholine)

Question 17

Name three types of cholinergic antagonists.

Answer 17

Atropine, benztropine and scopolamine