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WorksheetsP2 PPT - Quiz 1
Total questions: 135
Worksheet time: 2hrs 15mins
what deals with vital involuntary functions?
medulla
cerebellum
pituitary gland
hypothalamus
what deals with motor coordination
medulla
cerebellum
pituitary gland
thalamus
what deals with sleep, arousal, and attention
medulla
cerebellum
RAS
pituitary gland
what controls the function of other endocrine glands
medulla
thalamus
RAS
pituitary gland
what is the sensory relay station
medulla
thalamus
RAS
cerebellum
what regulates autonomic nervous system, responsible for the production of many hormones, regulates sleep, body temp, and other functions
medulla
thalamus
hypothalamus
pituitary gland
what deals with fear, anxiety, and aggression
cerebellum
pituitary gland
amygdala
hypothalamus
what is associated with learning and memory formation (in particular long-term memory) spatial navigation memory
hypothalamus
thalamus
cerebral cortex
hippocampus
what is associated with vision, somatosensory, hearing, strategic, and effortful processing, goal-directed behaviors, voluntary color, and motor functions
amygdala
hippocampus
thalamus
cerebral cortex
chemical messengers that enable neuron to neuron communication
neuroglia
neuron
neurotransmitters
astrocytes
where are neurotransmitters released from?
pre-synaptic terminal
post synaptic terminal
both
neither of these
neurotransmitters interact with ???
pre synaptic receptors
post synaptic receptors
both
neither
electrically excitable cell that processes and transmits information via an electrochemical process
neuron
neurotransmitters
neuroglia
astrocytes
non-neuronal support cells that perform a variety of essential functions in the CNS
neurotransmitters
neuron
neuroglia
none of these
examples of neuroglia
astrocytes
oligodendrocytes
microglia
all options
a protective functional separation of the circulating blood from the ECF of the CNS that limits the penetration of substances and drugs
(a)
what are the important ion channels for the CNS
Na
K
Ca
Cl
what are important mechanisms in the CNS
voltage-gated mechanisms
ligand-gated (receptor mediated)
metabotropic (G protein-coupled receptor mediated)
neurological memory response
what must a neurotransmitter be shown in order to be present?
presynaptic terminals and the neurons that form from these terminals
neurons formed postsynaptic terminals
presynaptic nerve activity
post-synaptic nerve activity
where does the transmitter need to be released from?
the presynaptic nerve with presynaptic nerve activity
the postsynaptic nerve with postsynaptic nerve activity
the presynaptic nerve with postsynaptic nerve activity
the postsynaptic nerve with presynaptic nerve activity
select acetylcholine receptors
M1
M3
M5
Nicotinic
muscimol
what is the acetylcholine antagonist for muscarine
dihydro-beta-erythroidine
atropine
picrotoxin
baclofen
what is the acetylcholine antagonist for nicotine
atropine
picrotoxin
baclofen
dihydro-beta-erythroidine
what is the role of M1, M3, M5 in the CNS
inhibitory
excitatory
role in arousal and consciousness
autoreceptor, decreases neurotranmitter release
what is the role of M2, M4 in CNS
inhibitory
excitatory
role in arousal and consciousness
autoreceptor, decreases neurotransmitter release
what are the acetylcholine agonists
muscarine
nicotine
muscimol
picrotoxin
role of nicotinic receptors in CNS
inhibitory
excitatory
role in arousal and consciousness
increase neurotransmitter release, tole of nicotine addiction
GABAa agonist
2-OH-saclofen
picrotoxin
baclofen
muscimol
GABAa antagonist
2-OH-saclofen
picrotoxin
muscimol
baclofen
GABAa role in CNS
inhibitory
excitatory
ligand-gated ion channel site of action of sedative/hypnotics, alcohol, general anesthetics
roles in memory, excitotoxicity of neurons
receptors of glutamate
NMDA
AMPA
KA
mGlu1,2,3,4,5,6,8
metotropic
antagonist of NMDA
NBQX
ACET
dizocilpine
baclofen
antagonist of AMPA
NBQX
ACET
ACPD
MCPG
antagonist of KA?
NBQX
ACET
ACPD
MCPG
agonist of metabotropic receptors
NBQX
ACET
ACPD
MCPG
antagonist of metabotropic receptors
NBQX
ACET
ACPD
MCPG
which glutamate receptors are excitatory?
NMDA
AMPA
KA
mGlu1 & 5
which glutamate receptors are inhibitory
NMDA
AMPA
mGlu2-4
mGlu6-8
role of NMDA, AMPA, KA, and metabotropic receptors in the CNS
inhibitory
excitatory
roles in memory, excitotoxicity of neurons
neuronal excitation
what is the role of mGlu 1 & 5 in the CNS?
inhibitory
exhibitory
neuronal excitation
roles in memory, excitotoxicity of neurons
what is the role of mGlu2-4, 6-8 in the CNS
inhibitory
excitatory
neuronal excitation
role in thalamic sensory processing
receptors for dopamine
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
What are the agonist for D1 & 5
dihyrexidine
phenothiazines
bromocriptine
phenothiazines
antagonists for D1 & 5
dihydrexidine
phenothiazines
bromocriptine
pentothiazines
what are the agonists for D2-4
dihydrexidine
phenothiazines
bromocriptine
phenothiazines
antagonists for D2-4
dihydrexidine
pentothiazines
bromocriptine
phenothiazines
role of D1 and 5 in the CNS
inhibitory
excitatory
basal ganglia function
decreases dopamine release, reducing firing of neurons
role of D2-4 in the CNS
inhibitory
excitatory
decreases dopamine release, reduces firing of neurons
basal ganglia function
receptor for serotonin
5-HT receptors
ketanserin
ondansetron
piboserod
antagonist of 5-HT2
ketanserin
ondansetron
piboserod
5-HT2-4
antagonist of 5-HT3
ketanserin
ondansetron
piboserod
5-HT1
antagonist of 5-HT4
ketanserin
ondansetron
piboserod
5-HT1
where serotonin receptor is inhibitory
5-HT1
5-HT2
5-HT3
5-HT4
serotonin receptors are excitatory
5-HT1
5-HT2
5-HT3
5-HT4
role of 5-HT1 in the CNS
inhibitory
excitatory
anxiety and depression
tole in antipsychotic action
role of 5-HT2 in the CNS
inhibitory
excitatory
mediate fast neuronal transmission in neocortex
tole in antipsychotic action
role of 5-HT3 in CNS
inhibitory
excitatory
antipsychotic action
mediate fast neuronal transmission in neocortex
role of 5-HT4 in CNS
inhibitory
excitatory
antipsychotic actions
cognitive process and anxiety
what are the opioid peptide receptors
mu
kappa
delta
gamma
what is the agonist of mu
endorphin
enkephalin
dynorphine
suvorexant
agonist of delta
endorphin
enkephalin
dynorphin
suvorexant
agonist of kappa
endorphin
enkephalin
dynorphine
suvorexant
antagonist of opioid peptides
dynorphine
naloxone
suvorexant
dynorphine
role of opioid peptides in the CNS
inhibitory
excitatory
analgesic role in sensory processing; drug dependency for opioids and other substances
arousal
receptors of orexins
OX 1
OX 2
orexin A
orexin B
all options
what is the antagonist for orexins
naloxone
suvorexant
dynorphine
endorphin
role of orexins in CNS
inhibitory
exhibitory
arousal
fast neuronal transmission in neocortex
condition with calming or drowsiness - decreases in motor activity and coordination
sedation
hypnosis
anesthesia
induction of sleep - increased tendency to sleep, but easily awakened
sedation
hypnosis
anesthesia
loss of consciousness associated with the absence of response to pain, not easily awakened
sedation
hypnosis
anesthesia
what are the major CNS effects
sedation
hypnosis
asthenia
coma
where do barbiturates bind on the GABAa receptor
allosteric site
postsynaptic terminal
presynaptic terminal
ligand-gated channels
what do barbiturates do for GABAa
increase affinity for the receptor
decrease affinity for the receptor
what do barbiturates increase
hyperpolarization
potassium channel influx by opening channel
chloride channel influx by increasing channel open time
sodium channel influx by closing channel
effects of barbiturates on the CNS
complete depressants sedation
relief of anxiety
amnesia
hypnosis, anesthesia
coma
TRUE/FALSE: the MOA of barbiturates occur in the CNS neuronal synapses
true
false
barbiturates effects on liver
increase microsomal enzyme activity
leads to PK tolerance
decrease plasma levels of other drugs
decreases respiration and BP
what are barbiturates effects on respiratory and cardiovascular systems
no effect up to anesthetic doses
decrease respiration and BP
increase hyperpolarization
TRUE/FALSE: barbiturates enhance membrane hyperpolarization and neuronal inhibtion
TRUE
FALSE
Therapeutic use of barbiturates
hypnotics
anticonvulsants
anesthetics
sedative
what drugs are preferred over barbiturates as a hypnotic
Diazepam
BNZs
non-BNZs
barbiturates are the preferred class
which barbiturate is long-acting and acts as a sedative and anticonvulsant
butalbital
methohexital
secobarbital
phenobarbital
which barbiturate is intermediate-acting and acts as a hypnotic
primidone
methohexital
secobarbital
pentobarbital
which barbiturate is ultra-short acting and acts as an anesthetic
primidone
methohexital
secobarbital
phenobarbital
acute toxicity that can occur with barbiturates
severe respiratory and cardiovascular depression
signs include decrease in respiration and BP
loss of consciousness
interaction with other CNS depressants
chronic toxicity that can occur with barbiturates
addiction
tolerance
withdrawal symptoms (anxiety, tremors, nausea, vomiting, seizures, weight loss, etc.)
all options
TRUE/FALSE: treatment of acute barbiturate toxicity is maintaining respiration and removal of the drug
true
false
TRUE/FALSE: treatment for chronic barbiturate toxicity is to gradually taper the dose and substitute a cross-tolerant BNZ
true
false
PK characteristics of barbiturates
readily diffuses across all membranes
metabolized in the liver and excreted in the urine
highly bound to plasma proteins
redistribution accounts for differences in duration of action
which drugs are safer than barbiturates
(a)
what is the prototype for BNZs
diazepam
alprazolam
triazolam
midazolam
BNZs bind to which receptors
alpha 1
alpha 2
both of these subunits
neither of these hunny
TRUE/FALSE: BNZ/s MOA is binding to sites on the GABAa receptor and increase affinity
True
false
what effect do BNZs have on the CNS
sedation, hypnosis, and anesthesia at higher doses
skeletal relaxant with central effect
anticonvulsant
tolerance
paradoxical excitement, euphoria
therapeutic use of BNZs
anxiolytics
sedative/hypnotics
muscle relaxants/antispastics
pre-anesthetics/anesthetic
TRUE/FALSE: BNZs MOA occur at CNS neuronal synapses
true
false
which BNZ is used as anxiolytics
alprazolam
triazolam
midazolam
clonazepam
which BNZ is used as a sedative/hypnotics
alprazolam
triazolam
diazepam
midazolam
which BNZ is used as a muscle relaxant
triazolam
diazepam
alprazolam
clonazepam
which BNZ is used as pre-anesthetic/anesthetic
alprazolam
triazolam
midazolam
clonazepam
which BNZs are short acting
triazolam
midazolam
alprazolam
clonazepam
which BNZs are intermediate acting
midazolam
triazolam
alprazolam
diazepam
BNZs that are long acting
clonazepam
midazolam
diazepam
triazolam
BNZs are VERY long acting
triazolam
midazolam
diazepam
alprazolam
which is most rapidly inactivated?
diazepam
alprazolam
clonazepam
midazolam
which drug is often used for panic attacks with rapid oral absorption/onset
diazepam
midazolam
clonazepam
alprazolam
what are some adverse effects of BNZs
sedation
ataxia
amnesia
idiosyncratic responses
tolerance, abuse liability, withdrawal symptoms
what is the drug used to treat acute overdose of BNZs
zolpidem
barbiturates
flumazenil
none of these are correct
characteristics of flumazenil
BNZ antagonist
requires repeated doses
reverses sedation
all options
which drugs are non-BNZs agonists
zolpidem
zaleplon
eszopiclone
all options
TRUE/FALSE: non-BNZs bind selectively to alpha2 subunits
true
false
TRUE/FALSE: non-BNZs enhance membrane hyperpolarization
True
false
what does non-BNZs cause a rapid onset of
sedation
anesthesia
hypnosis
insomnia
which drug is available in a quick-acting SL tablet
zolpidem
zaleplon
eszopiclone
therapeutic uses of non-BNZs
sleep disorders
CNS depressant
anesthesia
neither of these
adverse effects of non-BNZs
extension of CNS depressents
dependence liability
ataxia
sedation
which drug is the melatonin receptor agonist
no options
zolpidem
ramelteon
those melatonin gummies -duh
T/F: the MOA of ramelteon is potent and selective agonist MT1 and MT2 in the hypothalamus
True
false
onset of action of ramelteon
1 hour
instantly
30 mins
6 hours
does ramelteon cause dependence
yes
no
does ramelteon cause rebound insomnia
yes
no
therapeutic use for ramelteon
insomnia (characterized by difficulty in falling asleep)
sedation
hypnosis
seizures
Adverse effects of ramelteon
cardiovascular effects
liver damage
dizziness
endocrine changes
T/F: buspirone is a unique anxiolytic agent, NOT a CNS depressant
True
False
MOA of buspirone
partial agonist at 5-HT1a receptor
full agonist at 5-HT1a receptor
antagonist at 5-HT1a receptor
partial antagonist at 5-HT1a receptor
onset of buspirone
1 hour
30 min
12 hours
3-4 weeks
therapeutic use of buspirone
chronic anxiety
useful in elderly patients
useful in younger population
works as anxiolytic agent
Buspirone does NOT cause
marked sedation
amnesia
tolerance, dependence
muscle relaxation
what are some adverse effects of buspirone
GI distress
tachycardia
paresthesias
muscle relaxation
T/F: suvorexant is an orexin receptor antagonist
true
false
adverse effects of suvorexant
insomnia
unusual dreams
amnesia
day time sedation
use of suvorexant
hypnosis
sedation
insomnia
none of these
use of propranolol
prevent acute situational performance anxiety
insomnia
chronic anxiety
sedation
what is the MOA of propranolol
block peripheral symptoms of anxiety (HR and tremor)
controls wakefulness
treats performance anxiety cause by sympathetic stimulations
promotes sleep
peptides involved in the control of wakefulness
orexin A
Orexin B
Orexin 1
Orexin2
