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A patient is administered Naloxone in the emergency room. Which drug category does Naloxone belong to based on its mechanism of action?
A patient is administered Naloxone in the emergency room. Which drug category does Naloxone belong to based on its mechanism of action?
- General anesthetic
- Opioid antagonist (correct)
- Opioid agonist
- Opiate
A patient with a history of seizures is prescribed Phenytoin. What is the primary therapeutic category of Phenytoin?
A patient with a history of seizures is prescribed Phenytoin. What is the primary therapeutic category of Phenytoin?
- Anticonvulsant (correct)
- Central Nervous System Stimulant
- Mood Stabilizer
- Hypnotic
Which of the following medications is most likely to be prescribed to a patient experiencing acute anxiety and panic attacks?
Which of the following medications is most likely to be prescribed to a patient experiencing acute anxiety and panic attacks?
- Levetiracetam
- Lithium
- Alprazolam (correct)
- Donepezil
A patient is prescribed Carbidopa/Levodopa for Parkinson's disease. What is the drug classification of this medication?
A patient is prescribed Carbidopa/Levodopa for Parkinson's disease. What is the drug classification of this medication?
A physician is considering a medication to help a patient fall asleep faster. Which of the following agents is most appropriate for this purpose?
A physician is considering a medication to help a patient fall asleep faster. Which of the following agents is most appropriate for this purpose?
Which medication is primarily used to manage bipolar disorder by stabilizing mood swings?
Which medication is primarily used to manage bipolar disorder by stabilizing mood swings?
Which of the following drugs is classified as a 'Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor'?
Which of the following drugs is classified as a 'Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor'?
Which medication, used as a general anesthetic, is often used for induction and maintenance of anesthesia?
Which medication, used as a general anesthetic, is often used for induction and maintenance of anesthesia?
What type of medication is Donepezil, and for what condition is it typically prescribed?
What type of medication is Donepezil, and for what condition is it typically prescribed?
A patient is diagnosed with ADHD and needs medication to improve focus and reduce impulsivity. Which of the following medications is most likely to be prescribed?
A patient is diagnosed with ADHD and needs medication to improve focus and reduce impulsivity. Which of the following medications is most likely to be prescribed?
Flashcards
Opioid agonist
Opioid agonist
A type of drug that activates opioid receptors in the brain, reducing pain and producing euphoria.
Opioid antagonist
Opioid antagonist
A medication primarily used to counteract the effects of opioids, especially in overdose.
General anesthetic
General anesthetic
A medicine that induces a loss of consciousness, used for surgery or other procedures.
Anticonvulsant
Anticonvulsant
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Benzodiazepine
Benzodiazepine
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Hypnotic
Hypnotic
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Dopamine agonists
Dopamine agonists
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Cholinergic
Cholinergic
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Azapirones
Azapirones
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Central Nervous System Stimulant
Central Nervous System Stimulant
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Study Notes
- Neurological Prototype Drugs are listed
Specific Drug Examples by Class:
- Fentanyl is an opioid agonist
- Oxycodone is an opiate
- Naloxone is an opioid antagonist
- Propofol is a general anesthetic
- Phenytoin is an anticonvulsant
- Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine
- Zolpidem is a hypnotic
- Levetiracetam is a pyrrolidine
- Carbidopa/Levodopa are dopamine agonists
- Donepezil is cholinergic
- Buspirone is an azapirone
- Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
- Haloperidol is a butyrophenone
- Lithium is a mood stabilizer
- Amphetamine is a central nervous system stimulant
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