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A patient is overdosing on an opioid. Which medication is most appropriate to administer?
A patient is overdosing on an opioid. Which medication is most appropriate to administer?
- Naloxone (correct)
- Buspirone
- Fentanyl
- Oxycodone
Which medication is typically prescribed to manage the symptoms of Parkinson's disease related to dopamine deficiency?
Which medication is typically prescribed to manage the symptoms of Parkinson's disease related to dopamine deficiency?
- Carbidopa/Levodopa (correct)
- Levetiracetam
- Donepezil
- Alprazolam
What is the primary classification of Fluoxetine?
What is the primary classification of Fluoxetine?
- Benzodiazepine
- Central Nervous System Stimulant
- Mood Stabilizer
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (correct)
Which medication is commonly used to provide sedation and anesthesia for surgical procedures?
Which medication is commonly used to provide sedation and anesthesia for surgical procedures?
A patient is experiencing seizures, and the doctor wants to prescribe an anticonvulsant. Which of the following would be the most appropriate choice based on the list?
A patient is experiencing seizures, and the doctor wants to prescribe an anticonvulsant. Which of the following would be the most appropriate choice based on the list?
A patient is diagnosed with anxiety and is prescribed a medication to help manage their symptoms. Which of the following medications is classified as an azapirone anxiolytic?
A patient is diagnosed with anxiety and is prescribed a medication to help manage their symptoms. Which of the following medications is classified as an azapirone anxiolytic?
Which of the following medications is primarily used as a mood stabilizer?
Which of the following medications is primarily used as a mood stabilizer?
A patient is having difficulty falling asleep, and the doctor decides to prescribe a hypnotic. Which of the following medications fits this classification?
A patient is having difficulty falling asleep, and the doctor decides to prescribe a hypnotic. Which of the following medications fits this classification?
Which medication is identified as a central nervous system stimulant?
Which medication is identified as a central nervous system stimulant?
A patient is prescribed Donepezil. What is the primary drug classification of this medication?
A patient is prescribed Donepezil. What is the primary drug classification of this medication?
Flashcards
Opioid agonist
Opioid agonist
A drug that activates opioid receptors, reducing perception of pain. Prototype: Fentanyl
Opiate
Opiate
An opiate medication used to treat moderate to severe pain. Prototype: Oxycodone
Opioid antagonist
Opioid antagonist
A drug that blocks opioid receptors, reversing the effects of opioids such as respiratory depression and sedation. Prototype: Naloxone
General anesthetic
General anesthetic
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Anticonvulsant
Anticonvulsant
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Benzodiazepine
Benzodiazepine
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Hypnotic
Hypnotic
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Pyrrolidines
Pyrrolidines
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Dopamine Agonists
Dopamine Agonists
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Cholinergic
Cholinergic
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Study Notes
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Neurological Prototype Drugs
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Opioid agonist: Fentanyl
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Opiate: Oxycodone
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Opioid antagonist: Naloxone
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General anesthetic: Propofol
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Anticonvulsant: Phenytoin
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Benzodiazepine: Alprazolam
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Hypnotic: Zolpidem
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Pyrrolidines: Levetiracetam
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Dopamine Agonists: Carbidopa/Levodopa
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Cholinergic: Donepezil
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Azapirones: Buspirone
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Select Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor: Fluoxetine
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Butyrophenones BEERS: Haloperidol
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Mood Stabilizer: Lithium
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Central Nervous System Stimulant: Amphetamine
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