Cns pharmacology exam - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Exam 2: NUR100/ NUR 100 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – Fortis Q: what drug classes are CNS depressants? Answer: -benzodiazepines (-lam/-pam) -barbiturates (-barbital) centrally acting muscle relaxants (baclofen, cyclobenzaprine, etc) Q: which drug is used more, barbiturates or benzodiazepines? why? Answer: -benzodiazepines (-lam/-pam) -bc they have less harsh side effects, and they are more...

Exam 2: NR293 / NR 293 (Latest Update 2024/2025) Pharmacology Review| Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct -Chamberlain Q: What are adjuvant drugs? Answer: assist primary drugs in relieving pain Q: what are opioid drugs? Answer: synthetic drugs that bind to the opiate receptors to relieve pain Q: mild agonist opioid drugs Answer: codeine and hydrocodone Q: strong agonists Answer: morphine, hydromorphone, oxycodone, meper...

PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE CNS PHARMACOLOGY PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS (MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY).pdf

Which of the following side effects is commonly found after long-term therapy with a dopamine prodrug? A. Amenorrhea-galactorrhea B. Arrhythmia C. Blue-gray skin discoloration D. Dyskinesia E. Enuresis - ANSWER D. Dyskinesia

Which of the following chemicals does not satisfy the criteria for a neurotransmitter role in the CNS? (A) Acetylcholine (B) Cyclic AMP (C) Dopamine (D) Glutamic acid (E) Serotonin - ANSWER B (Cyclic AMP (cAMP) is a mediator in many receptor mecha- nisms in the CNS, including those for acetylcholine (M 2 ), and norepinephrine (β 1 ). However, the characteristics of cAMP do not satisfy the criteria for a neurotransmitter role (see A. Criteria for Transmitter Status). The answer is B.)

. Which is not correct regarding benzodiazepines and similar drugs clinical use: A. Alprazolam is an effective drug for treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder B. Clonazepam is an effective drug for treatment of phobias C. Diazepam is used for chronic use lithium tolerant patients with bipolar affective disorder D. Intravenous injection of buspirone is used for status epilepticus E. Zaleplon improves alcohol abstinence syndrome - ANSWER D. Intravenous injection of buspirone is used for ...

Are among the 3 most commonly prescribed medications in the USA. - ANSWER antidepressant medications A functional decrease in these amines is thought to result in depression. (Amine hypothesis of depression) - ANSWER serotonin and norepinephrine Nerve growth factor responsible for regulation of neuronal plasticity, resilience, and neurogenesis. - ANSWER Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) Antidepressants increase neurogenesis and synaptic connectivity in cortical areas such as: - ANS...

What are NSAIDs? - ANSWER non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs NSAID subclassifications - ANSWER salicylates, propronic acid derivatives, acetic acid derivatives salicylates prototype - ANSWER acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) propronic acid derivative prototype - ANSWER ibuprofen (motril) acetic acid derivative prototype - ANSWER ketorolac (toredol) aspirin mechanism of action - ANSWER inhibition of COX 1 and COX 2, blocks prostaglandins in the periphery

Exam 4: NUR 210/ NUR210 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Principles of Pharmacology Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct | Galen Q: IV voriconazole (Vfend) should be avoided in pts w/ ... Answer: IV voriconazole (Vfend) should be avoided in pts w/ *RENAL FAILURE* due to cyclodextrin excipient accumulation + *CNS TOXICITY*. Q: Adverse effects of voriconazole (Vfend)? Answer: Adverse effects of voriconazole (Vfend): *HEPATIC TOXICITY* (dose-dependent)/ *VISUAL SYMPTOMS*. ...

Exam 4: NUR 210/ NUR210 (NEW 2023/ 2024) Principles of Pharmacology Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct | Galen QUESTION Tx blastomycosis? Answer: Tx blastomycosis = *ITRACONAZOLE* + amphotericin B if severe (amphotericin first THEN itraconazole). (24 wks mild-mod or skin; 12 mo for bone) (blastomycosis = dimorphic fungus endemic in central/SE US acquired by inhalation that presents as acute, subacute, or chronic) QUESTION Tx mild-moderate histoplas...