PT140
What is the generic name for Chantix which is used to help with Smoking Cessation? pg 393
varenicline
What are the storage requirements for the injectable immune modifiers such as interferons that are used to treat Multiple Sclerosis? pg 383
Refrigerate
What is the Trade name for venlafaxine? pg 386
Effexor and Effexor XR
What is the generic name for Restoril, which is used to treat insomnia? pg 391
Name the 2 primary divisions of the Nervous System? pg 368
Central Nervous System (CNS) and Peripheral Nervouc System (PNS)
What are the indications for the drug phenytoin? pg 378
Partial seizures, tonic-clonic seizures, and status epilepticus
What are the side effects of the drug BuSpar which is used to treat anxiety? pg 388
drowsiness, dizziness, nausea
Aricept, Razadyne, Exelon, and Namenda. Make sure you know the generic names as well
Which narcotic schedule (C-I through C-V) are benzodiazepines such as alprazolam classified as? pg 388
Schedule IV (C-IV)
What is Parkinsons Disease characterized by or associated with? pg 380
Loss or deficiency of the neurotransmitter Dopamine
T/F The Central Nervous System consists of the brain and the skull and the spinal cord. pg 368
False - it consists of the brain, brainstem, and spinal cord
Which auxiliary label must be placed on all anticonvulsant medications? pg 378
Do not stop taking abruptly
What is the Trade name for zolmitripan which is used to treat Migraines? pg 366
What are the routes of administration for the migraine drug sumatriptan? pg 384
Oral, Nasal, Subcutaneous injection
List the side effects of antipsychotic medications. pg 388-390 Drug boxes
Extrapyramidal symptoms, and drowsiness.
What is Bipolar Disorder characterized by? pg 388
Excessive mood swings ranging from manic to depressive states
The Parasympathetic Nervous System functions during restful situations. Which division is this a part of? pg 372
The Autonomic Nervous System
What is the Trade name for Clozapine? pg 390
Clozaril, and FazaClo
What happens to the Sympathetic Nervous System during a fight or flight response? pg 372
Non-essentials systems are shut down and energy is sent to the muscular system
What is the generic name for Zyprexa which is used to treat Schizophrenia and agitation? pg 390
olanzapine
Which 2 drug classifications activate the parasympathetic nervous system? pg 372
Parasymphathomimetics and Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors
What is the narcotic schedule (C-I through C-V) for ADHD medications? pg 394
C-II
What is the classification for the drug Cogentin (benztropine) and what are the side effects? pg 381
It is an Anticholinergic and the side effects are Blurred vision, confusion, constipation, dry mouth and urinary retention
What is the generic name for Seroquel which is used to treat Schizophrenia? pg 367
quetiapine