The nervous system consists of...
brain, spinal cord, nerves.
What percentage of the population deals with schizophrenia?
1- 1.5%
What is the generic name for Valium?
diazepam
The generic name of Xanax is...
alprazolam
break down the word homeostasis
home/o- same
stasis- control
What are the two main subdivisions of the nervous system?
central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS)
_______ is a slowly progressive disorder that affects motor functions through loss of extra pyramidal activity.
Parkinson's Disease
Anti psychotics act by blocking the action of what transmitter?
dopamine
What agent helps with reducing anxiety?
sedatives
break down the word encephalitis
encephal/o- brain
itis- inflammation
What are the three parts of a neuron?
dendrites, cell body, and axons
What is the clinical name for a headache?
Cephalagia
What are the roots of administration for Tofranil?
PO and IM
What two symptoms characterize psychosis?
Hallucinations and Delusions
break down the word meningitis
mening/o- meninges
itis- inflammation
Where is the CNS located?
the dorsal cavity of the body
Which kind of meningitis can cause an individual to become deaf?
bacterial meningitis
Define an opioid
drugs with morphine-like activity that reduce pain and induce tolerance and physical dependence.
What kind of agent helps with falling asleep?
Hypnotic drugs
break down the word hyperpyrexia
hyper- excessive
pyrexia- fever
Give an example of homeostasis.
ex: sweating to lower body temperature
What foods are proven to provoke migraines?
red wine, aged cheese, and chocolate
What does SNRIs stand for?
Serotonin Norepinephrine Reputake Inhibitors
What is the difference between local and general anesthetics?
Local anesthetics only affect a certain area of the body; general anesthetics affect an overall body function
break down the word bradykinesia
brady- slow
kinesia- movement