ATI - Pharmacology - The Neurological System Part 1 Study Guide- Questions and Answers
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ATI Neurological System Part 1
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ATI Neurological System Part 1
What are the basic functions of the cerebellum and brainstem? Support the brain and it's functions. Facilitate communication between the bran and other parts of the body,
What is the basic description of a chemical neuro-transmitter? A messenger that stimulates the neurons to send electrical imp...
ATI - Pharmacology - The Neurological System Part 1 Study Guide - Questions an d Answers What are the basic functions of the cerebellum and brainstem? ✅Support the brain and it's functions. Facilitate communication between the bran and other parts of the body, What is the basic description of a chemical neuro -transmitter? ✅A messenger that stimulates the neurons to send electrical impulses from one neuron to the next. What are the two main segments of the nervous system? ✅1. Central nervous system (CNS) 2. Peripheral nervous system (PNS) What makes up the CNS? ✅The brain and spinal cord. What makes up the PNS? ✅The autonomic nervous system and the motor system. What does the motor system include? ✅Afferent sensory nerves and efferent motor nerves. What does the autonomic nervous system include? ✅1. Sympathetic nervous system 2. Parasympathetic nervous system What is the basic function of the autonomic nervous system? ✅The autonomic nervous system response to stress, danger, and maintains regulatory functions of the body. What is the basic function of the sympathetic nervous system? ✅To protect the body during times of danger and stress. What is the basic function of the parasympathetic nervous system? ✅To maintain the regulatory tasks of the body. What are the basic goals of neurological drug therapu? ✅1. Depress or increase activity of the CNS. 2. Regulate amounts of CNS neurotransmitters. 3. Stimulate or block autonomic receptors. 4. Treat psychiatric disorders. What are two types of drugs that treat sleep disorders? ✅1. Benzodiazepines 2. Non -benzodiazepines What are the therapeutic uses of benzodiazepines? ✅Relieve insomnia, decrease repeated awakenings during the night, relieve anxiety treat status epilepticus, relax muscle spasms, and moderate sedation. What do benzodiazepines *usually* end in? ✅"-pam." List a few benzodiazepines... ✅Temazepam (Restoril) diazepam (Valium) lorazepam (Ativan) flurazepam (Dalmane) triazolam (Halcion) What are the expected pharmacologic action for benzodiazepines? ✅Benzodiazepines are CNS depressants that enhance the inhibitory effects of GABA (gamma -aminobutyric acid) and are a hypnotic (or a drug that promotes sleep because they cause sedation). What are side effects of benzodiazepines? ✅-Drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, anxiety. -Tolerance develops over weeks. -Withdrawal -Can cause paranoia, panic attacks, muscle twitching, hallucinations. -Gradually decrease effects -May have a paradoxical affect (especially in the elderly). What are interventions for benzodiazepine? ✅-Oversee nighttime ambulation (especially in the elderly) -Watch for signs of toxicity -Monitor patient for paradoxical reactions -Monitor for signs of dependence and tolerance -Taper benzodiazepines to prevent withdrawal What are signs of benzodiazepine toxicity? ✅-Weakness -Slurred speech -Ataxia (lack of muscle control during voluntary movements) -Uncoordinated muscle movements -Respiratory depression What are patient instructions for benzodiazepines? ✅-Take 30 minutes before bedtime -Ensure a full eight hours of sleep before use -Do not take with alcohol or other depressants -Stop taking and notify doctor of paradoxical reaction -Do not drive.
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