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Benzodiazapines
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Most commonly prescribed sedative/hypnotic agent
Depress the CNS Used for: Sedation, sleep, Anxiety, depression and epilepsy |
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Baclofen
Cyclobenzaprine Dantrolene |
Muscle Relaxants
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Herbal-- KAVA
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Anxiety, stress, restlessness
Adverse: skin discoloration, interacts with barbituates |
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Herbal -- Valerian
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Anxiety, stress, sleep disorders
Interactions with MAOI's and warfarin. May cause N/V and headache |
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What drug is used to treat status elepticus?
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Benzodiazapines ...diazepam (Valium)
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What is chorea?
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involuntary, purposeless rapid movement
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What is dyskinesia?
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Impaired ability to execute voluntary movements
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What is dystonia?
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Any impairment of muscle tone, usually of head neck or tongue
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Name the chronic, progresive, degenerative disease that affects the dopamine producing neurons in the brain.
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Parkinson's Disease
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What causes Parkinsons Disease?
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Imbalance of dopamine and acetylcholine
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What are common meds used to treat Parkinson's
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Carbadopa, Levadopa, Amantadine, Selegiline
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What are the signs and symptoms of Parkinson's Disease?
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Bradykinesia, pinrolling, tremors, rigidity and postural instability.
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