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Pharmacology Questions
Pharmacology Questions from class exercise
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Pharmacology
Undergraduate 1
02/03/2010

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Term
anorexiant (pg. 302)
Definition
an appetite suppressant
Term
migrane (pg. 304)
Definition
unilateral throbbing head pain
Term
ADHD (pg. 299)
Definition
disorder caused  by dysregulation of the transmitters serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine
Term
REM (pg 308)
Definition
phase of normal sleep after NREM
Term
insomnia
Definition
inability to fall asleep
Term
CNS
Definition
brain & spinal cord
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balanced anesthesia (pg. 316)
Definition
a combination of drugs used for generalized anesthesia
Term
anesthetics (pg. 315)
Definition
drugs classified as general and local
Term
spinal anesthesia (pg. 318)
Definition
a local anesthetic injected in the subarachnoid space at the 3rd or 4th lumbar
Term
spinal block (pg. 319)
Definition
penetration of anesthetic into the subarachnoid membrane (the 2nd layer of the spinal cord)
Term
saddle block (pg. 319)
Definition
anesthetic given at lower end of spinal column to block perineal area
Term
nerve block (pg. 319)
Definition
injection of a local anesthetic to block nerve impulses
Term
barbiturates (pg. 309)
Definition
what drug is classified as long acting, intermediate acting, short acting and ultra short acting
Term
hangover (pg. 309)
Definition
another name for residual drowsiness
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sedation/sedatives (pg. 309)
Definition
the mildest form of CNS depression
Term
anoxia (pg. 322)
Definition

absence of oxygen

 

(brain anoxia=absence of oxygen to the brain)

Term
EEG/electroencephalogram (pg. 321)
Definition
a test that records abnormal electronic discharges of cerebral cortex
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petit mal (pg. 322)
Definition
another name for absence seizure
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idiopathic (pg. 322)
Definition

"of unknown cause"

 

(e.g. idiopathic seizure=seizure of unknown cause)

Term
grand mal (pg. 322)
Definition
another name for "tonic clonic seizure"
Term
hydantoin (pg. 323)
Definition
anticonvulsants used to treat epilepsy/seizures that include the drug Dilantin
Term
status epilepticus (pg. 324)
Definition
rapid succession of epileptic seizures
Term
gingival hyperplasia (pg. 323)
Definition
overgrowth of gum tissue
Term
acetylcholinesterase (pg. 323)
Definition
enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine
Term
anticonvulsants (pg. 322)
Definition
drugs used for epileptic seizures
Term
pseudoparkinsonism (pg. 332)
Definition
a disease that occurs as an adverse reaction to antipsychotic drugs
Term
teratongenic (pg. 323)
Definition
drug properties that increase fetal complications
Term
dyskinesia (pg. 337)
Definition
impaired voluntary movement
Term
parkinsonism (pg. 332)
Definition
a disease that generally effects clients between the ages of 50-70
Term

Case Study #1: Ambien (drug chart 20-2 pg. 315)

*a sedative hypnotic, *allow 6-8 hours of sleep, * try non pharmaceutical methods first, *avoid alcohol, *take on empty stomach, * take 10-30 minutes before bedtime

Definition

Case Study #2: Aricept (pg 341)

*start with 5 mg (4-6 weeks) then increase dosage, * improves cognitive function, * improves ADLs

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