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What neurotransmitter is increased by benzodiazepines?
GABA
What is lorazepam's (benzo) indications?
Anxiety, Sedative, Stop seizure activity, Insomnia, Pre-anesthetic (incr GABA)
What is the prototype drug for beta-2 agonists used in asthma?
Albuterol
What is a Adverse Effect from Phenytoin?
Gingival hyperplasia, thrombocytopenia, confusion, psychosis, DRESS, hepatotoxicity
What is the prototype drug for Barbituates?
Phenobarbital
Which neurotransmitter is released by the SNS?
Epi and Norepinephrine
Which drug selectively blocks alpha receptors in the prostate and urethra. Used to increase urine flow in patients with BPH?
Tamsulosin
Which autonomic division is responsible for "rest and digest" activities?
Parasympathetic
Which class of drugs does methylphenidate belong to?
CNS Stimulant
What is the primary receptor type in the parasympathetic nervous system?
Muscarinic
What type of drug is atropine classified as?
Muscarinic Antagonist
What drug class does propranolol belong to?
Beta-2 antagonist/ blocker (non-selective)
Which CNS stimulant is commonly prescribed for ADHD?
Ritalin/ Concerta
What drug classification does clonidine fall under?
Alpha-2 Agonist
What CNS medication can cause SJS as an adverse effect?
Levetiracetam (Keppra) (Anticonvulsant)
What is the mechanism of action for phenylephrine pseudoephedrine in respiratory infections?
Stimulate muscarinic receptors in resp tract, Constricts blood vessels, Shrinks nasal mucous membranes and reduces nasal congestion
Which prototype drug is used to manage Parkinson’s disease?
Carbidopa/ Levodopa
What neurotransmitter is released by cholinergic neurons?
Acetylcholine
What is a common indication for using clonidine?
Hypertension, ADHD
What routes can Donepezil (Aricept) be administered?
PO, Transdermal patch/ topical