nervous system: diseases and drugs part 2

What are three types of ADHD?

Inattentive type, hyperactive-impulsive type and combined type

ADHD stimulants

-methylphenidate- concerta

-dexmethylphenidate- focalin

-lisdexamfetamine- vyvanse

-amphetamine/dextroamphetamine- adderall XR

What are stimulants?

Stimulants help increase attention and decrease impulsiveness by increasing dopamine and norepinephrine

What are stimulant side effects?

Fatal hypothermia seizures, arrhythmias, heart failure, paranoia, anger, headache/dizziness, restlessness, and tremor

What are stimulant contraindications?

Glaucoma, hypertension, coronary artery disease and an over reactive thyroid

What are non-stimulant options

Atomoxtine- strattera

Clondine- catapres

What is epilepsy?

Chronic neurological disorders, causing convulsions and seizures

What are seizures?

Irregular neural activities

What are the two types of seizures?

Partial seizures and generalized seizures

What are partial seizures?

Symbol, partial seizures, your conscious and complex partial seizures you lose consciousness

What is generalized seizures?

Tonic, myoclonic and absence

What are anticonvulsants?

Divalproex- depalcote ER

Oxcarbazepine- trileptal

Lamotrigine- lamictal

Topiramate- topamax

What are anti-epileptics

Levatiracetam- keppra

Pregabalin- lyrica

Gabapentih- neurontin

What is Parkinson’s disease?

Happens when dopamine receptors malfunction and die leading to decline of motor ability

What are the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease?

Tremors stiffness, and Bradykinesia

What are dopamine agonists

Ropinirole- requip

Pramipexole- mirapex

Parkinson’s disease treatment

Levodopa and carbidopa

What is dementia?

Progressive, cognitive decline

What are symptoms of dementia?

Memory loss, abstract thinking problems, orientation, confusion

Treatments for dementia

Donepezil- aricept

Memantine- namenda

What is a migraine?

Reoccurring, intense pain

What is symptoms of a migraine?

Throbbing in forehead, eyes, ears, temple and jaw

What causes migraine?

Potential abnormalities which causes dilated blood vessels. Food, stress and hormonal changes can cause this as well.

What are treatments for migraines?

Tristan sulfa drug-

Sumatriptan- imitrex

Eletriptan- relpax

How do triptan sulfa drugs work?

Narrowing blood vessels and reducing inflammation

How do beta blockers help with migraines?

Reduce intensity and frequency

What are the three types of cancer pain?

Acute, chronic and breakthrough

What is acute cancer pain?

Sudden and severe

What is chronic cancer pain?

Persist beyond expectation

What is breakthrough Cancer pain?

Sudden flareup

What are treatments for cancer pain?

Non-opioid analgesics, acetaminophen, NSAIDS, opioids, and oxycodone

What are narcotic analgesics

Moderate to severe pain

Tramadol- ultram

Acetaminophen and codeine- Tylenol with codeine

Hydrocodine and acetaminophen- Vicodin/norco

Opioid agonist/antagonist combos

Opioid/narcotic addiction

Suboxone- buprenorphine + naloxone

Promethazine

Antihistamine

Promethazine- phenergan

Smoking cessation agent

Help individuals quit smoking

Varenicline- chantix

Which of the following is not a recognized type of ADHD

Emotional dysregulation type

What is the brand name for the generic drug, Zolpidem that is used to treat insomnia

Ambien

Which of the following medications is a dopamine agonist used to manage Parkinson’s disease symptoms

Pramipexole (mirapex)

What is the generic name for the brand medication imitrex

Sumatriptan

What is the generic name for the brand name medication Concerta?

Methylphenidate

Which medication is commonly used to treat Alzheimer’s disease by inhibiting cholinesterase

Donepezil

What is the generic name for the brand new medication Adderall XR

Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine

Which of the following are CNS simulant treatments for ADHD

Methylphenidate, dexmethylphenidate

Which drugs are classified as anti-Parkinson agents

Pramipexole, ropinirole

ADHD

Methylphenidate

Migraine

Sumatriptan

Alzheimer’s disease

Donepezil

Parkinson’s disease

Ropinirole

Which of the following is a non-stimulant medication used to manage ADHD symptoms

Atomoxetine (strattera)

Migraine

Sumatriptan, eletriptan

Insomnia

Zolpidem, eszopiclone

Anticonvulsant

Lamotrigine, topiramate

Antipsychotic

Olanzapine, aripiprazole

Which drug is used as a dopamine agonist for the treatment of Parkinson’s

Ropinirole

Which of the following symptoms are commonly associated with dementia

Loss of short-term memory, difficulty with abstract thinking, disorientation, and confusion