Neurotransmitters
This process returns most neurotransmitters to the releasing nerve terminal for recycling.
What is reuptake?
These antidepressants are considered first-line treatment for depression.
What are SSRIs?
This class of drugs inhibits production of inflammatory mediators and may cause gastric irritation.
What are NSAIDs?
This technique uses sedatives and analgesics to prevent discomfort during invasive procedures while the patient remains conscious.
What is conscious sedation?
These drugs increase activity of the brain and are used to treat narcolepsy and ADHD.
What are analeptic drugs?
Drugs affecting the CNS exert their effects by interacting with this process.
What is neurotransmission?
Name one tricyclic antidepressant.
What is Remeron?
This drug treats mild to moderate pain but has no anti-inflammatory effects.
What is acetaminophen?
Name one local anesthetic that blocks sodium channels.
What is lidocaine? (Other acceptable: benzocaine)
Name one condition treated by CNS stimulants other than ADHD.
What is obesity?
Each neuron releases only one of these chemical messengers.
What is a neurotransmitter?
This drug is a mood stabilizer with a narrow therapeutic window.
What is lithium?
Name one strong opioid used for severe pain.
What is morphine? (Other acceptable: fentanyl, oxycodone, hydromorphone)
These drugs are used for anesthesia induction and include thiopental and methohexital.
What are barbiturates?
These drugs have no clinical role in treating this type of failure.
What is respiratory failure?
Name one factor that impacts neurotransmitter effect.
What is amount released? (Other acceptable: transport proteins, previous release, modifiers, reuptake efficiency)
Older antipsychotics like Thorazine and Haloperidol have numerous side effects. Name one newer agent.
What is risperidone? (Other acceptable: olanzapine, quetiapine)
This opioid antagonist reverses respiratory depression.
What is naloxone?
This socially acceptable sedative-hypnotic can cause respiratory arrest at high doses.
What is ethyl alcohol?
Name one stimulant commonly abused for its euphoric effects.
What is amphetamine
These interneurons modify neurotransmitter activity.
What are modulating interneurons?
These drugs increase acetylcholine levels in the brain to treat Alzheimer dementia.
What are cholinesterase inhibitors?
Infusions of local anesthetics and opioids in this space improve postoperative pain therapy.
What is epidural analgesia?
This drug may be administered in the ER to treat acute asthma exacerbation in children.
What is ketamine?
This stimulant class is often prescribed for attention-deficit disorders.
What are amphetamines?