160 Questions
What is the primary function of LDL in the body?
To transport cholesterol from the liver to peripheral tissues
What is the mechanism of action of antihyperlipidemic drugs?
Increasing the loss of bile acids
What is a potential adverse reaction of antihyperlipidemic drugs?
Constipation
What is the term for the formation of a clot in a blood vessel?
Thrombosis
What is the term for a clot that breaks loose and travels through the bloodstream?
Embolus
What is the benefit of reducing LDL cholesterol levels?
Reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease
What is the term for 'good' cholesterol?
HDL
What is a potential complication of a thrombus breaking loose and traveling to a smaller vessel?
Embolism
Which of the following is a primary function of the cardiovascular system?
Supply oxygen and nutrients to body tissues
What is the primary mechanism of action of Peripheral Vasodilating drugs?
Increasing the production of nitric oxide
Which of the following is a class of Anti-Hypertensive drugs that works by blocking the action of angiotensin-converting enzyme?
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
What is the primary goal of Hyperlipidemia treatment?
Reducing LDL cholesterol levels
Which of the following is NOT a treatment option for Hyperlipidemia?
Beta blockers
What is the primary role of lipids in the body?
Building and maintaining cell membranes
Which of the following is a characteristic of Hyperlipidemia?
Elevated levels of triglycerides
What is the primary mechanism of action of Antihypertensive drugs?
Reducing peripheral resistance
What is the primary mechanism of action of cardiotonics in treating heart failure?
Increasing cardiac contraction force
Which of the following is a common adverse reaction to antiarrhythmic drugs?
Weakness and drowsiness
What is the primary cause of atherosclerosis?
Deposits of fatty plaques on artery walls
Which of the following drugs is used to treat cardiac arrhythmias?
Antiarrhythmic drugs
What is the primary goal of treating cardiac arrhythmias?
Restoring normal cardiac function
Which of the following conditions is characterized by a disturbed or irregular heart rate or rhythm?
Cardiac arrhythmia
What is the primary effect of peripheral vasodilators?
Reducing peripheral resistance
Which of the following is a common use of cardiotonics?
Treating heart failure
What is the primary mechanism of action of peripheral vasodilators?
Dilating blood vessels
What is the normal range for systolic blood pressure?
Less than 120 mmHg
What is the primary goal of antihypertensive drugs?
Lower blood pressure
Which type of antihypertensive drug increases sodium excretion from the body?
Diuretics
What is a potential adverse reaction of peripheral vasodilators?
Hypotension
What is the primary consequence of unmanaged hypertension?
Increased risk of heart disease
Which class of antihypertensive drugs works by inhibiting the action of angiotensin-converting enzyme?
ACE inhibitors
What is the primary goal of treating hypertension?
Reduce the risk of heart disease
What is the primary mechanism of action of anticoagulant drugs like Warfarin and Heparin?
Inhibiting conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin
What is the primary use of thrombolytic drugs?
Dissolving blood clots to reopen blood vessels
What is a common adverse reaction of anticoagulant drugs?
Mild to severe bleeding
What is the name of the oral anticoagulant mentioned in the text?
Warfarin
What is the primary condition that thrombolytic drugs are effective in treating?
All of the above
What is the name of the injectable anticoagulant mentioned in the text?
Heparin
What is another use of anticoagulant drugs besides preventing and treating thrombotic events?
Preventing cerebral thrombosis
What is a common side effect of anticoagulant drugs besides bleeding?
All of the above
What is the mechanism of action of Tricyclic Antidepressants?
Inhibiting the uptake of norepinephrine and serotonin into the same neuron
What class of antidepressants inhibit the uptake of serotonin into the same neuron?
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
What is the mechanism of action of some antidepressants that block the reuptake of endogenous neurotransmitters?
CNS stimulation
Which class of antidepressants inhibit the enzymes that can destroy neurotransmitters?
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)
How many types of antidepressants are mentioned in the text?
4
What is the primary mechanism of action of Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors?
Inhibiting the activity of Monoamine Oxidase enzyme
Which of the following conditions is a therapeutic use of Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors?
All of the above
What is a common adverse reaction of Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors?
All of the above
Which class of antidepressants is used to manage Depression?
All of the above
What is the result of Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors' mechanism of action on CNS stimulation?
The patient will experience an increase in CNS stimulation
Which neurotransmitter is involved in movement, attention, and emotion?
Dopamine
What is the consequence of a serotonin deficiency?
Depression
Which neurotransmitter is involved in alertness?
Norepinephrine
What is the consequence of a dopamine deficiency?
Parkinson's disease
Which of the following neurotransmitters is involved in mood regulation?
Serotonin
What is the primary effect of non-benzodiazepine on nerve impulse transmission?
Inhibits impulses from entering the brain
What is the main difference between barbiturates and benzodiazepine when given together?
The chloride channel remains open for a very long time
What is another use of non-benzodiazepine besides treating anxiety disorders?
Sedatives and muscle relaxant
What is the primary mechanism of action of non-benzodiazepine?
Acts on the brain’s dopamine and serotonin receptors
What is a common adverse reaction of non-benzodiazepine?
All of the above
What is the primary function of neurotransmitters in the nervous system?
To transmit messages between neurons or from neurons to muscles
What is the mechanism of action of agonist drugs on neurotransmitters?
They mimic the action of neurotransmitters
What is the effect of CNS stimulants on the respiratory center in carotid arteries?
They stimulate the respiratory center
What is the primary use of CNS stimulants?
To treat respiratory depression and relieve fatigue
What is the mechanism of action of reuptake inhibitor drugs on neurotransmitters?
They increase the concentration of neurotransmitters
What is the primary therapeutic use of barbiturates?
To treat insomnia or as a surgical anesthetic
What is a common adverse reaction of barbiturates?
Respiratory depression
What is the mechanism of action of benzodiazepines?
Increase or help the effects of GABA
What is the therapeutic use of anti-anxiety drugs?
To treat anxiety disorders
What is the effect of barbiturates on the CNS?
Depression
What is the difference between benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepines?
Mechanism of action
What is the effect of barbiturates on respiration?
Depression
What is the therapeutic use of barbiturates in surgery?
To prepare the patient for surgery
What is the effect of long-term use of barbiturates?
Decreased efficacy
What is the adverse reaction of barbiturates on the cardiovascular system?
Bradycardia and hypotension
What is the primary effect of sedatives on a patient?
Produce a relaxing and calming effect
What is the mechanism of action of barbiturates?
They increase the length of time of chloride channel remains open
What is the duration of action of ultrashort-acting barbiturates?
20 minutes
What is the effect of GABA on impulse transmission?
It slows down impulse transmission
What is the primary effect of hypnotics on a patient?
They induce sleep and allow the patient to stay asleep
What is the mechanism of action of Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) on neurotransmitters?
Inhibit the activity of Monoamine Oxidase enzyme
What is the result of Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors' mechanism of action on CNS stimulation?
The patient will become excited and relieve from depression
What is a therapeutic use of Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors?
To manage Depression
What is a common adverse reaction of Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors?
All of the above
What is the difference between the therapeutic uses of Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors and barbiturates?
MAOIs are used to manage Depression, while barbiturates are used as anticonvulsants
What is the primary mechanism of action of Dopaminergic drugs?
Increase the production of dopamine
What is the primary therapeutic use of Anesthetic drugs?
To induce anesthesia
What is the primary mechanism of action of Anticholinergic drugs?
Decrease the production of acetylcholine
What is the primary therapeutic use of Anti-parkinsonism drugs?
To treat signs and symptoms of parkinsonism
What is the primary effect of Anesthetic drugs on nerve impulse transmission?
Temporarily inhibit nerve impulse transmission
What is the consequence of the chloride channel remaining open for a very long time?
Nerve impulse transmission is totally stopped
What is the effect of non-benzodiazepines on the brain?
They block dopamine and serotonin receptors
What is a therapeutic use of benzodiazepines?
Treating anxiety disorders
What is the difference between benzodiazepines and barbiturates when given together?
Barbiturates keep the chloride channel open for a very long time
What is the primary mechanism of action of non-benzodiazepines?
Block dopamine and serotonin receptors
What is the primary mechanism of action of benzodiazepines?
Increase the effects of GABA
What is the effect of GABA on impulse transmission?
Decrease impulse transmission
How do barbiturates and benzodiazepines compare in terms of mechanism of action?
They have similar mechanisms of action
What is a therapeutic use of non-benzodiazepines?
Treatment of anxiety disorders
What is a therapeutic use of barbiturates?
Preparation for surgery
What is the effect of barbiturates on the chloride channel?
They increase the length of time the channel remains open
What is the primary therapeutic use of hypnotics?
To induce sleep and allow the patient to stay asleep
How do barbiturates facilitate the action of GABA?
By increasing the duration of GABA's action on its receptors
What is the primary difference between barbiturates and non-benzodiazepines?
Their mechanism of action on GABA
Which of the following is a common therapeutic use of benzodiazepines?
To treat anxiety disorders
What is the primary mechanism of action of Tricyclic Antidepressants?
Inhibit the uptake of norepinephrine and serotonin into the same neuron
What is the primary mechanism of action of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors?
Inhibit the uptake of serotonin into the same neuron
What is the primary effect of some antidepressants that block the reuptake of endogenous neurotransmitters?
Increased CNS stimulation
What is the primary mechanism of action of Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors on neurotransmitters?
Inhibit the breakdown of neurotransmitters
What is the primary therapeutic use of antidepressants that inhibit the uptake of serotonin into the same neuron?
Treatment of depression
What is the primary mechanism of action of antiepileptic drugs?
Reduce the excitability of the neurons in the brain
What is the primary therapeutic use of antiepileptic drugs?
To relieve seizure
What is the primary characteristic of epilepsy?
A permanent seizure disorder
What is the primary cause of Parkinson's disease?
Deficiency of dopamine and excess of acetylcholine within the CNS
What is the primary symptom of Parkinson's disease?
All of the above
What is the primary goal of treating Parkinson's disease?
To relieve the symptoms
What is the primary effect of antiepileptic drugs on neurons?
Reduce the excitability of the neurons
What is the primary difference between epilepsy and Parkinson's disease?
Epilepsy is a seizure disorder, while Parkinson's disease is a movement disorder
What is the primary therapeutic use of anti-parkinsonism drugs?
To relieve symptoms of Parkinson's disease
What is the primary characteristic of a seizure?
A periodic attack of coordinated but inappropriate movements
What is the primary mechanism of action of Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) on neurotransmitters?
Inhibit the activity of Monoamine Oxidase enzyme
What is the primary therapeutic use of Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)?
To manage Depression
What is a common adverse reaction of Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)?
All of the above
What is the effect of GABA on impulse transmission?
Decreases CNS stimulation
How do Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) compare to non-benzodiazepines?
MAOIs inhibit the enzyme that destroys neurotransmitters, while non-benzodiazepines enhance the release of neurotransmitters
What is the primary mechanism of action of Dopaminergic drugs?
Promote the activation of dopamine receptors
What is the primary effect of anesthetic drugs on nerve impulse transmission?
Temporarily inhibit nerve impulse transmission
Which type of anesthetic is used to induce a loss of sensation in a specific area of the body?
Local anesthetic
What is the primary therapeutic use of Anti-parkinsonism drugs?
To treat signs and symptoms of parkinsonism
What is the primary mechanism of action of Anticholinergic drugs?
Decrease the production of acetylcholine
What is the effect of chloride ions entering the cell when barbiturates and benzodiazepines are given together?
Nerve impulse transmission is completely stopped
What is the mechanism of action of non-benzodiazepines?
They act on the brain's dopamine and serotonin receptors
What is the primary therapeutic use of benzodiazepines?
To treat anxiety disorders
How do barbiturates and non-benzodiazepines differ?
Barbiturates act on GABA receptors, while non-benzodiazepines act on dopamine and serotonin receptors
What is the effect of GABA on nerve impulse transmission?
It stops nerve impulse transmission
What is the effect of barbiturates on the chloride channel?
It opens the chloride channel for a long period of time
What is the primary effect of barbiturates on the chloride channel?
Increasing the length of time it remains open
How do benzodiazepines and barbiturates compare in terms of their mechanism of action on GABA?
They both increase the effects of GABA but have different mechanisms of action
What is the primary therapeutic use of sedatives?
To produce a calming and relaxing effect
How do barbiturates facilitate the action of GABA?
By enhancing the inhibitory effects of GABA
What is a therapeutic use of non-benzodiazepines?
To treat anxiety disorders
What is the primary difference between benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepines?
Their duration of action
How do barbiturates facilitate the action of GABA?
By increasing the effects of GABA
What is the primary mechanism of action of anti-anxiety drugs?
Increasing the effects of GABA
What is the primary therapeutic use of hypnotics?
To induce sleep and maintain sleep
What is the primary mechanism of action of Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)?
Inhibit the uptake of norepinephrine and serotonin into the same neuron
What is the effect of GABA on impulse transmission?
It inhibits the transmission of impulses
How do barbiturates compare to non-benzodiazepines?
Non-benzodiazepines are safer than barbiturates
What is a therapeutic use of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)?
Treatment of depression
What is a common effect of antidepressants on the CNS?
It leads to CNS stimulation
What is the primary mechanism of action of antiepileptic drugs?
Reduce the excitability of neurons in the brain
What is the effect of GABA on impulse transmission?
It decreases the impulse transmission
What is the main difference between barbiturates and non-benzodiazepines?
Barbiturates have a different mechanism of action
What is the primary therapeutic use of non-benzodiazepines?
To treat anxiety disorders
What is the mechanism of action of antiepileptic drugs in relieving seizures?
They reduce the excitability of neurons in the brain
What is the primary therapeutic use of antiepileptic drugs?
To relieve seizures
What is the effect of barbiturates on the chloride channel?
They increase the flow of chloride ions
What is the difference between barbiturates and non-benzodiazepines in terms of their effect on the chloride channel?
Both barbiturates and non-benzodiazepines increase the flow of chloride ions
What is the primary mechanism of action of non-benzodiazepines?
They increase the flow of chloride ions
What is the therapeutic use of antiepileptic drugs in patients with epilepsy?
To relieve seizures
Study Notes
Cardiovascular System
- The cardiovascular system consists of the heart, blood vessels, and blood.
- Function of cardiovascular system: supply oxygen and nutrients to body tissues, remove toxic waste products, regulate body temperature.
Hyperlipidemia
- Hyperlipidemia: increased blood lipids (cholesterol or triglycerides) carried by lipid-containing proteins (lipoproteins).
- Low-density lipoprotein (LDL): "bad cholesterol", transports cholesterol to cells and releases excess cholesterol into blood, causing hyperlipidemia.
- High-density lipoprotein (HDL): "good cholesterol".
- Anti-hyperlipidemic drugs: increase loss of bile acids, inhibit cholesterol manufacture, and cause cholesterol breakdown.
- Uses: reduce LDL, total cholesterol, and triglycerides.
- Adverse reactions: constipation, hemorrhoids, vitamin A and D deficiencies, abdominal pain, gallbladder stones.
Thrombosis and Embolism
- Thrombosis: formation of a clot (thrombus) in a blood vessel.
- Embolism: when a thrombus detaches from the blood vessel wall and enters a smaller vessel.
- Examples: deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction.
Cardiovascular Drugs
- Cardiotonics: used to treat heart failure, increase heart muscle contraction.
- Antiarrhythmic drugs: restore normal cardiac function, prevent arrhythmias.
- Peripheral vasodilators: used to treat atherosclerosis, dilate blood vessels.
- Antihypertensive drugs: reduce blood pressure.
Anticoagulants and Thrombolytic Drugs
- Anticoagulants: prevent thrombosis, interact with blood clotting mechanism.
- Thrombolytic drugs: dissolve blood clots, used to treat acute myocardial infarction, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism.
Neurotransmitters and Nerve Impulse Transmission
- Neurotransmitters: dopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine, involved in movement, mood, hunger, sleep, and attention.
- Deficiency in neurotransmitters can cause Parkinson's disease, depression.
Antidepressant Drugs
- Used to manage depression, relieve pain, prevent migraines, and treat premenstrual syndrome.
- MOA: block the reuptake of neurotransmitters, increase CNS stimulation.
- Examples: Tricyclic antidepressants, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs).
Sedatives and Hypnotics
- Sedatives: produce a relaxing and calming effect, do not produce sleep.
- Hypnotics: induce sleep, allow patients to fall asleep and stay asleep.
- MOA: facilitate the action of GABA, increase the length of time chloride channels remain open.
- Examples: Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines.
Anti-Anxiety Drugs
- Used to treat anxiety disorders, produce a calming effect.
- MOA: increase or help the effects of GABA, inhibit impulse transmission, cause CNS depression.
- Examples: Benzodiazepines, Non-benzodiazepines.
Antiparkinsonism Drugs
- Used to treat signs and symptoms of Parkinsonism.
- Dopaminergic drugs: increase dopamine production, promote activation of dopamine receptors.
- Anticholinergic drugs: decrease acetylcholine production, prevent activation of acetylcholine receptors.
Anesthesia and Anesthetic Drugs
- Anesthesia: loss of feeling or sensation.
- Anesthetic drugs: temporarily inhibit nerve impulse transmission, especially pain impulse, to the brain.
- Types of anesthesia: local, topical, local infiltration, general, regional anesthesia.### Sedatives and Hypnotics
- Sedatives: drugs that produce a relaxing and calming effect, can make patients drowsy but do not produce sleep
- Hypnotics: drugs that induce sleep, allow patients to fall asleep and stay asleep
Mechanism of Action of Benzodiazepines
- Increase the effects of GABA (inhibitory neurotransmitter)
- Chloride channel opened for a long period of time, inhibiting impulse transmission and causing CNS depression
Barbiturates
- MOA: facilitate the action of GABA (inhibitory neurotransmitter), increasing the length of time the chloride channel remains open
- High number of chloride ions inhibit impulse transmission, causing CNS depression
- Effects: CNS depression, mild sedation, hypnosis (sleep), deep coma, and respiratory depression
- Effects diminish after approximately 2 weeks
- Therapeutic uses: treat insomnia (sleeping disorder), given the night before the operation to prepare the patient for surgery
- Adverse reactions: CNS depression, sedation, and hallucination; respiratory depression; gastrointestinal nausea and vomiting; cardiovascular bradycardia and hypotension; hypersensitivity rash and fever
Anti-anxiety Drugs (Tranquilizers)
- Anxiety: feeling of apprehension, worry, or uneasiness that may not be based on reality
- Excess anxiety interferes with day-to-day functioning and can cause undue stress
- Drug used to treat anxiety: anti-anxiety drugs (benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepines)
Anti-depressant Drugs
- Depression: most common psychiatric disorder, characterized by feelings of intense sadness, helplessness, worthlessness, and impaired functioning
- There are 4 types of anti-depressants: tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and miscellaneous unrelated drugs
- MOA: some antidepressants block the reuptake of endogenous neurotransmitters, causing CNS stimulation and relief from depression
- Examples of antidepressants: tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) inhibit uptake of norepinephrine and serotonin into the same neuron; selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) inhibit the uptake of serotonin into the same neuron
- Adverse reactions: excessive CNS stimulation, headache, dizziness, insomnia, hyperactivity, excitements, and nervousness
Epilepsy
- Epilepsy: disorder of CNS in which patients may have convulsion or seizures
- Seizure: periodic attack of disturbed cerebral function (repeated coordinated but inappropriate movements)
- Epilepsy is defined as a permanent seizure disorder
- Antiepileptic drugs: MOA reduces the excitability of neurons (nerve cells) in the brain, resulting in reduced seizure
- Uses: to relieve seizure
- Adverse reactions: nausea and vomiting, constipation, hepatotoxicity
Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinsonism: neurological disorder of muscle movement, caused by deficiency of dopamine and excess of acetylcholine within the CNS
- Parkinson disease affects the part of the brain that controls muscle movements
- Symptoms: tremor, muscular rigidity, and difficulty in walking
- No cure for Parkinson disease, but symptoms can be relieved using anti-parkinsonism drugs
- MOA: increase the production of dopamine, promote the activation of dopamine receptors, decrease the production of acetylcholine, and prevent the activation of acetylcholine receptors
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