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CH16&17 quiz
Pharm/Med Surg
Question | Answer |
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Agents that block nerve impulses in the receptors of the sympathetic nervous system | Antimigraine |
What is the action of antimigraine medications | Constricts cranial vessels and blocks neuropeptides that cause inflammation |
What are antimigraine meds used for | Prevention and treatment of vascular headaches |
Adverse reactions | Tachycardia, confusion, dizzines, drowsiness, fixed miosis,paresthesia, nausea and vomiting |
Drug Interactions | Other vasoconstrictors, |
What is the med people should not take while using antimigraines | Birth control |
If migraine agents are used at the onset of an attack | The ability of the drugs to relieve migraine pain and symptoms is increased |
Female patients shouldn't use antimigraine meds if? | Pregnant |
Ergotamine Derivates | DHE 45, Ergomar |
Serotonin(5-HT) Receptor Agonists | Axert, Amerge, Imitrex |
Action of Anticonvulsants | Control seizures through depression or slowing of abnormal electrical discharges in the CNS |
Four major anticonvulsant drug groups | Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Hydantoins, Succinimides |
Long Duration action | Barbiturates |
The primary category of perscription anticonvulsants and are used for their sedative effect on the brain | barbiturates |
Barbiturates are used to | Control and prevent Grand Mal seizures and sometimes status epilepticus. Also used to treat seizures caused tetanus, fever, or drugs |