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WorksheetsPPT exam 1 -Fa22
Total questions: 250
Worksheet time: 4hrs 10mins
neurological condition which affects the nervous system
convulsion
seizures
epilepsy
muscle spasms
TRUE/FALSE: epilepsy is also known as a seizure disorder.
true
false
TRUE/FALSE: 1 in 26 people in the US will develop epilepsy at some point in their life
true
false
TRUE/FALSE: epilepsy is usually diagnosed after a person had at least 3 seizures due to a medical condition
true
false
TRUE/FALSE: epilepsy results from an imbalance between excitatory and inhibitory systems
true
false
what are some causes of epilepsy?
head trauma
stroke
cancer
fever
idiopathic
which is NOT a class of seizures?
partial
generalized
status epilepticus
tonic-clonic
all of these are classes
which is the more dominant partial seizure
simple partial
complex partial
which generalized seizure is most common in children?
grand mal seizures
atonic seizures
tonic seizures
absence seizures
which partial seizure does not lose consciousness or awareness
simple partial
complex partial
TRUE/FALSE: atonic and tonic seizures are the complete opposite of each other
true
false
which are generalized seizures?
generalized tonic-clonic seizures
clonic/myoclonic siezures
absence seizures
tonic/atonic seizures
which generalized seizures is seen in infants with sudden, brief massive myoclonic jerk in arms and legs
tonic seizures
infantile
atonic seizures
absence seizure
defined as seizure activity lasting more than 30 minutes and constituting a neurological emergency
partial seizures
tonic-clonic
generalized seizures
status epilepticus
TRUE/FALSE: there is no treatment for seizures
true
false
seizure characterized by sustained contraction of muscles throughout the body followed by periods of muscle contraction alternating with periods of relaxation
generalized seizure
tonic-clonic
partial seizure
status epilepticus
TRUE/FALSE: generalized seizures are always involved in loss of consciousness
true
false
TRUE/FALSE: seizure symptoms don't typically vary person to person, unlike other disease states.
true
false
TRUE/FALSE: no single drug is effective for all types of seizures under ANY circumstances
true
false
significant side effects of antiepileptic drugs
sedation, ataxia
various idiosyncratic
potential for teratogenesis
dispositional drug interactions
double vision
three mechanisms of antiepileptic drugs
depress spontaneous and evoked neuronal activity
inhibition of the sodium or calcium influx responsible for neuronal depolarization
inhibition of excitatory glutamate neurotransmission
Augmentation of inhibitory GABA neurotransmission
TRUE/FALSE: effective pharmacotherapy of antiepileptic drugs are rarely hindered by limitations in efficacy
true
false
which antiepileptic drugs block voltage-gated Na+ channels in the CNS and reduce the ability of neurons to fire at high frequencies
phenytoin
carbamazepine + lamotrigine
valproic acid
topiramate
all of these drugs
which antiepileptic drugs block T-type Ca++ channels in the CNS and reduces the ability of neurons to fire at high frequencies
ethosuximide
valproic acid
lamotrigine
phenytoin
TRUE/FALSE: antiepileptic drugs enhance GABAergic activity in the CNS
true
false
which antiepileptic drugs increase receptor response to neurotransmitter
phenobarbital
primidone
diazepam
clonazepam
all these drugs
which drug inhibits GABA reuptake in forebrain by selective blockade of GAT-1; increasing synaptic availability of GABA
gabapentin
vigabatrin
tiagabine
valproic acid
which antiepileptic drug decreases excitatory transmission by voltage-gated calcium channels
tiagabine
gabapentin
vigabatrin
diazepam
TRUE/FALSE: antiepileptic drugs tend to have a lot of side effects
true
false
Postsynaptic targets include which two receptors
NMDA
AMPA
ACET
ACPD
Do you block presynaptic targets or post synaptic targets?
pre synaptic
post synaptic
you can block both
you shouldn't block either
Which is correctly paired?
GABAB receptors - gabapentin
GABAA receptors - benzodiazepines
GABA-transaminase - vigabatrin
GABA transporters - tiagabine
Presynaptic targets diminishing glutamate release include
voltage-gated Na+ channels
voltage-gated Ca+ channels
voltage-gated K+ channels
NMDA receptors
TRUE/FALSE: phenytoin is highly bound to plasma proteins
true
false
blocks voltage-gated Na+ channels in the CNS to reduce ability of neurons firing at high frequencies
Phenytoin
valproic acid
carbamazepine
gabapentin
TRUE/FALSE: phenytoin is generally more sedating than barbiturates
true
false
TRUE/FALSE: phenytoin has numerous drug interactions
true
false
TRUE/FALSE: phenytoin has a new formulation available for parenteral administration. If true, what is the drug called?
True, forphenytoin
false
therapeutic use for phenytoin
status epilepticus
tonic-clonic seizures
partial seizures
narcolepsy
what are the two most common side effects of phenytoin?
diplopia
ataxia
hepatotoxicity
teratogen
TRUE/FALSE: sedation rarely occurs at high doses of phenytoin
true
false
TRUE/FALSE: phenytoin may have teratogenic effects
true
false
long-term use of phenytoin can cause
mild peripheral neuropathy
abnormal Vit D metabolism
hyperplasia
liver damage
blocks T-type Ca++ channels in the CNS to reduce ability of neurons firing at high frequencies
phenytoin
valproic acid
gabapentin
carbamazepine
TRUE/FALSE: valproic acid can also be used in bipolar disorder and migraines
true
false
what side effect associated with valproic acid is more common in children
Hirsutism
hepatotoxicity
sedation
teratogenic effects
what is the therapeutic use for valproic acid
tonic-clonic seizures
partial seizures
absence seizures
status elipticus
what are some adverse effects of valproic acid
possible teratogen
hepatotoxicity
Nausea and vomiting
tremor
TRUE/FALSE: valproic acid can inhibit the metabolism of other drugs and has the potential drug interactions
true
false
TRUE/FALSE: valproic acid has an adverse effect of spina bifida
true
false
blocks voltage-gated Na+ channels in the CNS to reduce the ability of neurons to fire at high frequencies and decrease glutamate release
valproic acid
gabapentin
phenytoin
carbamazepine
TRUE/FALSE: carbamazepine is relatively safe and non-toxic
true
false
TRUE/FALSE: Carbamazepine is not typically sedating
true
false
TRUE/FALSE: Gabapentin doesn't have many drug interactions
true
false
Which drug is commonly used as an add-on with carbamazepine or phenytoin?
phenobarbital
clonazepam
valproic acid
gabapentin
which drug is effective in treating neuropathic pain?
Epidiolex
Clonazepam
ethosuximide
gabapentin
Therapeutic use for gabapentin
tonic-clonic seizures
partial seizures
'drop attacks' epilepsy
bipolar disorder
TRUE/FALSE: gabapentin is effective in refractory partial seizures when used in combo with other drugs
true
false
TRUE/FALSE: gabapentin has numerous drug interactions
true
false
TRUE/FALSE: gabapentin does not affect blood levels of other anticonvulsant medications
true
false
adverse effects of gabapentin
ataxia
liver damage
dizziness
nausea
TRUE/FALSE: gabapentin is not well absorbed after oral administration
true
false
What is the therapeutic use of epidiolex?
'drop attacks'
insomnia
partial seizures
complete seizures
What is the main adverse effect of epidiolex?
double vision
kidney disease
liver disease
ataxia
Characteristics of 'drop attacks'
none of these
epilepsy events that turn to paralysis
2 rare forms of epilepsy
in children 2+ years old
what dosage form is available for epidiolex?
oral solution
parental injection
capsule
all options
what are first-line drugs for generalized seizures?
valproic acid
gabapentin
carbamazepine
phenytoin
which is the drug of choice for myoclonic atonic seizures?
phenobarbital
valproic acid
ethosuximide
lamotrigine
firsts choice in treating children with generalized absence seizures
gabapentin
phenobarbital
valproic acid
ethosuximide
Which drugs are the first-line in treating partial seizures
cabamazepine
phenytoin
valproic acid
phenobarbital
what are second-line drugs for treatment of partial seizures
phenobarbital
phenytoin
primidone
gabapentin
TRUE/FALSE: gabapentin or lamotrigine can be used in combination with other antiepileptic drugs in the treatment of generalized and partial seizures.
true
false
which drugs are used to treat status epilepticus
diazepam
valproic acid
lorazepam
carbamazepine
TRUE/FALSE: In a highly resistant case of status epilepticus, you can treat it with general anesthetics
true
false
what newer antiepileptic drug blocks NMDA receptor potentiate and has a GABAa receptor response like barbiturates
felbamate
gabapentin
levetiracetam
topiramate
which newer antiepileptic drug binds selectively to the synaptic vesicular protein and regulates the release of Glu/GABA
felbamate
levetiracetam
tiagabine
topiramate
TRUE/FALSE: withdrawal from anti-seizure medications should be gradually tapered to avoid increased seizure frequency and severity.
true
false
What do all general anesthetics need to have?
rapid onset
rapid recovery
slow onset
slow recovery
which is NOT a stage of anesthesia
stage of analgesia
stage of excitement/disinhibition
stage of surgical anestshesia
stage of medullary depression
stage of amnesia
what are the two types of anesthetics?
volatile
gaseous
intravenous
hazardous
TRUE/FALSE: general anesthetics have major effects on respiration, cardiovascular, renal and hepatic systems. therefore need to be monitored very carefully.
true
false
TRUE/FALSE: general anesthetics display no emetic effects - which also means there is no excitation or emergence phenomenon
true
false
stage when the patient often appears to be delirious, respiration is irregular followed by regular breathing
stage of analgesia
stage of excitement
stage of surgical anesthesia
stage of medullary depression
stage from regular respiration to complete cessation of spontaneous respiration
stage of analgesia
stage of excitement
stage of surgical anesthesia
stage of medullary depression
stage when patient experiences analgesia without amnesia
stage of analgesia
stage of excitement
stage of surgical anesthesia
stage of medullary depression
stage of severe depression of the CNS and depression of vasomotor center varying from respiratory arrest to death
stage of analgesia
stage of excitement
stage of surgical anesthesia
stage of medullary depression
TRUE/FALSE: gaseous anesthetics can be used as a carrier for volatile anesthetics
true
false
example of gaseous anesthetic
isoflurane
nitrous oxide
propofol
midazolam
Select the volatile anesthetics
isoflurane
sevoflurane
enflurane
halothane
all options
agents vary in
rate of induction
degree of muscle relaxation produced
potency
effects on hepatic systems
most widely used volatile anesthetic
sevoflurane
desflurane
isoflurane
halothane
TRUE/FALSE: anesthetic drugs may increase inhibitory synaptic activity or diminish excitatory activity
true
false
what are the putative targets of anesthetic action
GABA
glutamate
several voltage and receptor-gated channels
other neuronal synpases in the CNS
TRUE/FALSE: volatile anesthetics only come in liquid form
true
false
what are the advantages of inhaled anesthetics
no affects on the heart
very controllable
readily reversible
has zero toxicity
what are some disadvantages of inhaled anesthetics
induction is not smooth or fast
hard to control
too many drug interactions
all of these
Net Result(s) of anesthetic mechanism of action
hyperpolarization
neuronal excitation
neuronal inhibition
hypopolarization
which describes the anesthetic mechanism of action?
depress spontaneous and evoked neuronal activity
GABAb receptor activation increases
voltage gated K channel activation increases
GABAa receptor Cl- activation increases
liver toxicity is an adverse effect of what anesthetic
sevoflurane
halothane
isoflurane
nitrous oxide
TRUE/FALSE: malignant hyperthermia is not an allergy, but an inherited disorder
true
false
what occurs in genetically susceptible individuals with inhalable anesthetics combined with a neuromuscular blocking agent
(a)
TRUE/FALSE: MH interferes with the regulation of potassium in the muscle
true
false
which drug is unstable in soda-lime
desflurane
sevoflurane
enflurane
halothane
which anesthetics have medium rate of onset and recovery
enflurane
halothane
isoflurane
desflurane
sevoflurane
which anesthetic has low volatility, is a poor reduction agent but has rapid recovery
desflurane
isoflurane
nitrous oxide
sevoflurane
which anesthetics have rapid onset and recovery
nitrous oxide
desflurane
sevoflurane
isoflurane
TRUE/FALSE: nitrous oxide is an incomplete anesthetic
true
false
which IV anesthetics provide cardiovascular stability
etomidate
midazolam
propofol
fentanyl
Naloxone reversal is available for which IV anesthetic?
midazolam
fentanyl
propofol
methohexital
flumazenil reversal is available for which IV anesthetic?
propofol
methohexital
etomidate
midazolam
Which IV/fixed anesthetics facilitate GABAa-mediated inhibition at GABAa receptors
barbiturates
methohexital
propofol
midazolam
TRUE/FALSE: barbiturates have rapid recovery following infusion
true
false
TRUE/FALSE: barbiturates are used as standard induction agents
true
false
TRUE/FALSE: barbiturates have easy and smooth induction
true
false
which IV/fixed anesthetic is an ultra short-acting IV barbiturate anesthetic
all barbiturates
propofol
midazolam
methohexital
therapeutic use for methohexital
all the above
induce anesthesia
cardiovascular procedures
in people with porphyrias
TRUE/FALSE: methohexital has additive CNS depression with many drugs
true
false
what is the most frequently administered drug for induction of anesthesia and has largely replaced barbiturates?
ketamine
fentanyl
propofol
midazolam
What is the mechanism of action of propofol
facilitates GABA-mediated inhibition at GABAa receptors
facilitates GABA-mediated excitation at GABAa receptors
facilitates GABA-mediated inhibition at GABAb receptors
facilitates GABA-mediated excitation at GABAb receptors
TRUE/FALSE: propofol has a slow onset but rapid recovery
true
false
what are some therapeutic uses for propofol?
induce anesthesia
maintain anesthesia
antimetic action
all these options
What are some adverse effects of propofol?
cardiovascular depression
significant decrease in BP during induction
liver toxicity
numerous drug interactions
is midazolam a benzodiazepine
yes
no
what are some characteristics of midazolam
slow onset and recovery
has longer duration than barbiturates
good maintenance for anesthesia with other agents
all these are characteristics
Is midazolam safe for cardiac procedures?
yes
no
TRUE/FALSE: Ketamine is a non-controlled susbstance
true
false
which IV/fixed anesthetics blocks excitation by blocking glutamate receptor (NMDA)
Ketamine
fentanyl
midazolam
propofol
ketamine causes:
cardiac stimulation
cardiac stability
what population is ketamine limited to?
elderly
children
male
female
Ketamine
rapid onset and slow recovery
moderately rapid onset and recovery
slow onset and recovery
rapid onset but slow recovery
what are some additional characteristics of ketamine
analgesic
amnesia
poor muscle relaxation
increased cerebral blood flow
TRUE/FALSE: emergence reactions impair recovery time of ketamine
true
false
what are some adverse effects of ketamine
increased intracranial pressure
hallucination/ disorientation
excitation during recovery
'emergence phenomenon'
all of these are adverse effects
which opioid receptor does fentanyl and alfentanil interact with?
mu
kappa
delta
gamma
what are some adverse effects of fentanyl or alfentanil?
cardiovascular depression
respiratory depression
hallucinations
all of these
TRUE/FALSE: fentanyl and alfentanil can achieve anesthesia with sufficient dosing
true
false
Fentanyl or alfentanil:
rapid onset and recovery
moderately rapid onset and recovery
slow onset and recovery
rapid onset but slow recovery
TRUE/FALSE: ketamine is often used during bypass surgery
true
false
what population are fentanyl and alfentanil useful in?
patients with compromised CV function
patients with compromised pulmonary function
elderly
children
TRUE/FALSE: fentanyl produces marked analgesic
true
false
what are some adverse effects of etomidate
pain on injection site
myoclonus
nausea and vomiting
cardiovascular depression
which IV/fixed anesthetic stimulates GABA receptors
ketamine
fentanyl
etomidate
all options
TRUE/FALSE: etomidate has minimal cardiovascular or respiratory depressant effects
true
false
which anesthetic has rapid onset and moderately fast recovery
Precedex
etomidate
ketamine
midazolam
uses for etomidate
sedative
induction of anesthesia
balance/ maintain anesthesia
patients at risk for hypotension
which sedative/anesthetic is popular in outpatient
dexmedetomidine
ketamine
etomidate
all of these
TRUE/FALSE: dexmedetomidine is similar to clonidine
true
false
what are the effects of dexmedetomidine
decrease NE reuptake
increase NE reuptake
increase 5HT reuptake
decrease 5HT reuptake
dexmedetomidine acts as a
NMDA receptor agonist
alpha 2 agonist
alpha 1 agonist
AMDA receptor
what types of drugs can be used as preanesthetic medications?
anxiolytics and hypnotics
analgesics
antimetics
neuromuscular blocking agents
beta blockers
select the purpose(s) of pre-anesthetic medications
increase rate of induction
decrease anxiety
decrease pre-post op pain
decrease adverse effects of general anesthetics
reduce amount of required general anesthetics
what are the two groups of local anesthetics?
esters
amides
alpha
beta
Which ester penetrates the membranes, is a vasoconstrictor, is medium acting, and has low potency?
cocaine
benzocaine
procaine
tetracaine
which ester is used for surface use only and has low potency?
benzocaine
cocaine
procaine
tetracaine
Which ester is used for infiltration and spinal block only, is short-acting and has low potency?
procaine
tetracaine
chlorprocaine
cocaine
Which ester is used for spinal and epidural injections and is long-acting?
cocaine
benzocaine
tetracaine
chloroprocaine
which ester is used as epidural, infiltration, and nerve block anesthesia, is short-acting and has low potency?
chloroprocaine
procaine
benzocaine
tetracaine
what are amides used for in terms of local anesthetics?
infiltration
peripheral nerve block
epidural block
all of these
which amide is most widely used?
benzocaine
lidocaine
bupivicaine
ropivacaine
which amides are long-acting and have high potentcy
bupivacaine
benzocaine
ropivacaine
lidocaine
Lidocaine, Bupivicaine, and Ropivacaine are
esters
amides
what are some characteristics of lidocaine?
high potencty
long acting
medium acting
intermediate potency
which amide is similar to lidocaine in terms of therapeutic use?
procaine
benzocaine
ropivacaine
bupivicaine
therapeutic uses for local anesthetics
infiltration
field block
spinal nerve block
epidural
topical application
injection of local anesthetic into the tissue to be anesthetized
field block
infiltration
spinal nerve block
epidural
Injection of a local anesthetic in an area bordering on the field to be anesthetized
spinal nerve block
field block
epidural
infiltration
Injection into subarachnoid space
infiltration
spinal nerve block
field block
epidural
TRUE/FALSE: pain is blocked first (in local anesthetics)
true
false
when Na channels are blocked, action potentials cannot propagate along the neuronal fiber... what happens to the sensory input?
no affect on sensory input
accumulation of sensory input
sensory input is lost
what is the Mechanism of Action of local anesthetics?
blocks voltage-gated Na channels
blocks voltage-gated Ca channels
blocks ligand-gated Na channels
blocks voltage-gated Cl channels
which neurons are affect first?
large diameter neurons
small diameter neurons
protons
electrons
what are CNS adverse effects of local anesthetics?
CNS stimulation
excitation
convulsion
hallucinations
what are some adverse effects of CVS for local anesthetics?
depression of myocardial conduction and peripheral vascular tone
hypotension
arrhythmias
irregular heartbeat
TRUE/FALSE: esters can cause allergic reactions to local anesthetics in response to metabolites
true
false
where are local anesthetics metabolized?
liver
kidney
blood
TRUE/FALSE: sensitivity to local anesthetics is decreased during pregnancy
true
false
how are local anesthetics excreted
urinary
excreted unchanged
how could you increase the duration of action of local anesthetics?
add a vasoconstrictor
add a vasodilator
use combination products
none of these
which local anesthetics are short-acting?
procaine
tetracaine
lidocaine
benzocaine
select the medium-acting local anesthetics
procaine
lidocaine
mepivacaine
cocaine
benzocaine
select the long-acting local anesthetics
bupivacaine
ropivacaine
tetracaine
mepivacaine
Which spasmolytic drug has the longest duration (12-24 hours)
dantrolene
tizanidine
diazepam
cyclobenzaprine
baclofen
which spasmolytic drug is also a direct-acting muscle relaxant
cyclobenzaprine
baclofen
diazepam
tizanidine
dantrolene
Which spasmolytic drug has an adverse effect of strong antimuscarinic effects?
cyclobenzaprine
baclofen
diazepam
tizanidine
dantrolene
how is baclofen given?
orally
intathecally
IV
rectally
how is Dantrolene given?
orally
intrathecally
IV
rectally
which spasmolytics have an adverse effect of sedation?
baclofen
diazepam
tizanidine
dantrolene
cyclobenzaprine
which spasmolytics can cause weakness
baclofen
tizanidine
cyclobenzaprine
diazepam
dantrolene
which spasmolytics are used for cerebral palsy
baclofen
cyclobenzaprine
diazepam
tizanidine
dantrolene
which spasmolytics are used for MS?
baclofen
cyclobenzaprine
diazepam
tizanidine
dantrolene
which spasmolytics can cause a stroke?
baclofen
cyclobenzaprine
diazepam
tizanidine
dantrolene
which spasmolytics are used for spinal cord injury
baclofen
cyclobenzaprine
diazepam
tizanidine
dantrolene
Cyclobenzaprine metabolism:
hepatic
renal
3-6 hours
4-6 hours
diazepam metabolism:
hepatic
renal
12-24h
3-6 h
Tizanidine metabolism
hepatic
renal
3-6 h
4-6 h
dantrolene metabolism
hepatic
renal
4-6 h
3-6 h
baclofen:
GABAb agonist
GABAa agonist
alpha 2 agonist
RyR1 Ca antagonist
Diazepam
GABAb
GABAa
alpha 2 agonist
RyR1 Ca antagonist
tizanidine
GABAb agonist
GABAa agonist
alpha 2 agonist
RyR1 Ca antagonist
dantrolene
GABAb agonist
GABAa agonist
alpha2 agonist
RyR1 Ca antagonist
what symptoms are considered to be the hallmark motor features of idiopathic PD?
tremor
rigidity
bradykinesia
postural instability
TRUE/FALSE: prevalence of parkinson's disease increases with age
true
false
TRUE/FALSE: there is a higher incidence reported in females
true
false
TRUE/FALSE: cognitive decline occurs in many patients as the disease advances
true
false
TRUE/FALSE: the etiology of Parkinson's Disease is unknown
true
false
what contributes to developing Parkinson's Disease?
aging
genetic
environmental factors
all of these
Neuronal vulnerability in PD extends beyond the nigrostriatal pathway and includes specific neurons where?
autonomic ganglia
basal ganglia
spinal cord
neocortex
what are the 4 dopaminergic pathways/systems?
nigrostriatal
mesolimbic
mesocortical
tuberoinfundibular
which dopaminergic pathways controls voluntary movement?
nigrostriatal
mesolimbic
mesocortical
tuberoinfundibular
which dopaminergic pathway that controls reward and addictive behavior
nigrostriatal
mesolimbic
mesocortical
tuberoinfundibular
which dopaminergic pathway controls motivational, cognitive, and emotional behavior
nigrostriatal
mesolimbic
mesocortical
tuberoinfundibular
which dopaminergic pathway controls prolactin secretion
nigrostriatal
mesolimbic
mesocortical
tuberoinfundibular
TRUE/FALSE: In Parkinson's Disease, there is a decrease in cholinergic function in the corpus striatum
true
false
TRUE/FALSE: there is selective loss of dopamine neurons in the corpus striatum
true
false
TRUE/FALSE: balance between D1 and D2 is important for the greatest efficacy
true
false
what is the interaction that occurs between D1 and D2?
permissive
synergistic interaction
direct
none of these options
what is the first therapeutic strategy to treat Parkinson's Disease
replace dopamine by L-DOPA
increase dopamine function
reduce cholinergic symptoms
potentiate dopamine function
what is the second therapeutic strategy to treat Parkinson's Disease
replace dopamine by L-DOPA
increase dopamine function
reduce cholinergic symptoms
potentiate dopamine function
what are other therapeutic strategies to treat Parkinson's Disease
replace dopamine by L-DOPA
increase dopamine function
reduce some cholinergic sumptoms
potentiate dopamine function
what drugs would we use to reduce cholinergic symptoms?
COMT inhibitors
antiviral
MAO inhibitors
antimuscarinic drugs
how do we potentiate dopamine function?
influence synthesis
release and reuptake of dopamine
antiviral drug
all of these
TRUE/FALSE: dopamine can cross the BBB
true
false
what is the precursor for dopamine?
(a)
what are some behavioral pharmacological effects of L-DOPA
sense of well-being
anxiety relief
improved mental function
works as antidepressant
what is an adverse effect of the neuroendocrine system when trying to replace dopamine?
postural hypotension
nausea
migraines
deceased prolactin secretion
what is the cardiovascular side effects of replacing dopamine?
decreased prolactin secretion
postural hypotention
nausea
vomiting
what are very common GIT adverse effects of replacing dopamine?
dyskenesias
nausea and vomiting
migraines
upset stomach
L-DOPA is always administered with (a)
mechanism of action of carbidopa
blocks aromatic L-aromatic acid decarboxylase in the periphery
increases L-DOPA in the brain
decreases L-DOPA in the brain
decreases the dosing therefore the GIT side effects
Patients who are treated with L-DOPA on a long-term basis develop _______ as a result of excessive dopamine concentrations in the striatum
cardiovascular depression
malignant hypotension
dyskinesias
all of these symptoms
which classes of drugs help to increase dopamine function?
dopamine agonist
MAO Inhibitors
COMT inhibitors
all of these
what are the specific drugs discussed that are dopamine agonists
pramipexole
ropinerole
propranolol
bromocriptine
therapeutic use of dopamine agonists
act as D3 agonist
act as D2 agonist
increase efficacy of L-DOPA
all of these
TRUE/FALSE: dopamine agonists can only be used as mono-therapy
true
false
What are some adverse effects of dopamine agonists?
nausea and vomiting
postural hypotension
hallucinations
dyskinesias
confusion
TRUE/FALSE: activity at the D2 receptor may confer greater efficacy and may mediate neuroprotective effects
true
false
What are the drugs discussed under MAO inhibitors
selegiline
rasagiline
pramipexole
bromocriptine
Which MAO does selegiline inhibit?
MAO-A
MAO-B
TRUE/FALSE: MAO-Inhibitors increase the efficacy of L-DOPA and to decrease L-DOPA dose
true
false
Which class used to increase dopamine function may cause serotonin syndrome with meperidine and possibly with SSRIs and TCAs?
COMT inhibitors
MAO inhibtiors
dopamine agonists
other agents
TRUE/FALSE: MAO inhibitors block the metabolism of dopamine
true
false
Adverse effects of COMT inhibitors:
increased L-DOPA toxicity
nausea
dyskinesias
confusion
What drugs are part of other strategies to treat Parkinson’s disease?
anticholinergics
antiviral
antidepressants
sedatives
Which anticholinergics did we cover in class for treating Parkinson’s Disease?
trihexyphenidyl
benztropine
amantadine
haloperidol
What are some adverse effects of trihexyphenidyl and benztropine?
constipation
urinary hesitance
retention
mental confusion
hallucinations
Which class has the mechanism of action of striatal interneurons by antagonizing cholinergic (muscarinic) receptors?
anticholinergics
antiviral
What is the antiviral drug we talked about?
(a)
TRUE/FALSE: amantadine have the opposite adverse effects of dopamine agonists.
true
false
Which class may increase dopamine function and/or have antimuscarinic effects?
antiviral
anticholinergic
Which drug often produces drug-induced Parkinsonism?
amantadine
haloperidol
benztropine
pramipexole
