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Term
Drugs for Tonic Clonic or Partial Seizures
Definition
Carbamazepine
Phenytoin (dilantin)
Valproic acid
Term
Drugs for Absence Seizures
Definition
Ethosuximide
Clonazepam
Valproic
Term
Drugs you shouldn't use in Absence seizures
Definition
Carbamazapime
Gabapentin
Tiagabine
Term
Drugs used for Myoclonic Seizures
Definition
Clonazepam
Valproic acid
Term
Drugs 1st line: Complex Partial with Secondary Generalized Seizure
Definition
Carbamazepine
phenytoin
Term
Drugs for Status Epilepticus
Definition
1. Lorazepam
2. Phenytoin or fosphenytoin
3. more phenytoin or fosphenytoin
4. phenobarbital
5. more phenobarbital
6. Anesthesia Midazolam or propofol
Term
Phenytoin
Definition
one of the best tolerated anticonvulsants
reduces maximal activity of brain stem centers for tonic phase of tonic clonic seizures
Term
75mg Fosphenytoin sodium IV is equivalent to ________ phenytoin sodium oral
Definition
50mg
Term
phenytoin/ fosphenytoin (dilantin/cerebyx)
used in 3 types of seizure disorders:
Definition
1.partial seizures with or with out secondary generalizations
2. generalized tonic clonic seizures
3. status epilepticus
Term
Gingival hyperplasia is associated with what drug
Definition
Phenytoin
Term
Phenytoin is highly bound to what?
Definition
protein: must adjust phenytoin dose for hypoalbuminemia
Term
effective as monotherapy and adjunctive therapy for: simple partial, complex partial, partial with secondary generalized and generalized tonicclonic
Definition
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Term
What am I?
Atypical absence seizures may worsen in frequency
Do not use to relieve aches or pains
It induces its own metabolism eats its own tail
Definition
Carbamazepine- Tegretol

also used in Bipolar depression
Term
Used with all seizures
Not an inducer of hepatic P 450 it is an inhibitor
Most commonly associated with hepatoxicity
It is combined with lamotrigine often
Definition
Valproate Sodium (Depakote)
Term
Indicated for Absence (petit mal) seizures
Most common SE: Nausea
Definition
Ethosuximide
Term
Add-on therapies for partial seizures with or with out secondary generalization in adults.
or with Lennox Gastaut syndrome in children
Definition
Lomotrigine (lamictal)
Felbamate (Felbatol)
Term
Lennox Gastaut Syndrome associated with a triad what is it
Definition
intractable seizures, mental retardation, characteristic EEG of spikes and low frequency waves different from petit mal
Term
Black box warning for Lamotrigine
Definition
skin rash affecting 10-12% of patient taking rash progresses to erythema multiforme, stevens johnson syndrome or even toxic epidermal necrolysis
Term
Structurally related to GABA but does not act at the GABA receptor site to cause opening of CL channels
Definition
Gabapentin (Neurontin)
Term
Has good analgesic activity for neuropathic pain and also used in spasticity, RLS, tremors, mood disorders and anxiety
Definition
Gabapentin
Term
Monotherapy and adjuctive therapy in adults with partial onset seizures and adjuctive therapy in children with partial onset seizures
Definition
Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)- Like carbamazepine, exert their anticonvulsant effects by blocking the spread of sizures rather than by raising seizure threshold.

unlike carbamazepine, no auto-induction occurs
Term
Drug used to treat refractory partial seizures and tonic clonic: Black Box warning for aplastic anemia (death)- very restricted now
Definition
Felbatol (felbamate)
Term
drug does not appear to affect known excitatory or inhibitory neurotransmitters but does inhibit burst firing w/o affecting normal neuronal activity
Adjuctive therapy for partial onset seizures
Definition
Levetiracetam (Keppra)
Term
drug that selectively inhibits the neuronal and glial reuptake of GABA and enhances GABA mediated inhibition at both the GABA-A and GABA-B receptors
Definition
Tiagabine (Gabitril)
Term
extravasation into tissues and can cause hypotenstion at high doses
Definition
Phenytoin
Term
Approved for may seizure types and migrain headaches, diabetic neuropathy, essential tremors, and bipolar
Definition
Topiramate (topamax)
Term
drug is a sulfonamide used for adjuctive therapy for partial onset seizures in adults
Definition
Zonisamide (zonegran)
Term
_______ increase the frequency of opening of CL channels whereas _______ increase duration of openings of these channels
Definition
Benzodiazepines Barbiturates
Term
Gabapentin has low bioavailability. With increased doses the bioavailability does what?_____ with a high protein meal the bioavailability does what?______
Definition
decreases
increases
Term
Activation of metabotropic receptors located presynaptically causes inhibition by decreasing the inward flux of what?
Definition
Calcium
Term
General anesthesia is essential to surgical practice because it renders patients
Definition
analgesic, amnesic, and unconscious while causing muscle relaxation and suppression of undesirable reflexes
Term
Two principle classes of anesthetics?
Definition
inhalation and intravenous
Term
Minimal Alveolar Concentration :
Definition
The Potency of the drug is a pharmacological property - a pharmacodynamic effect.
Term
! Potency is described in inhalational anesthetics by the term
Definition
MAC: Minimal Alveolar Concentration
Term
What people forget about MAC.... MAC does not equal....
Definition
anesthesia...as 50% of patients will move at this concentration
Term
Adjuncts to Anestesia?
Definition
Pre-anesthetic Medication
Muscle relaxants
Term
Smaller MAC value = ______ potency
Definition
greater potency
Term
Higher Lipophilicity of an inhaled anesthetic means a higher/lower concentration is needed for the effect.
Definition
Lower
Term
Tissue uptake of Anesthetic depends on:
Definition
1. pressure Gradient of gas in blood
2. solubility/storage capacity of various tisues
Term
MAC unaffected by:
Definition
Sex
Acid-Base status of patient
Term
MAC is independent of
Definition
The type of noxious stimuli applied
Of BMI of patient
Term
MAC is affected by
Definition
Age: higher dose in infants and lower in geriatric patients
Term
Highly perfused tissues rapidly by inhaled anesthetic:
Definition
Brain, Heart, Liver, Kidney, endocrine glands.
Term
3 stages of Anesthesia
Definition
1. Induction
2. Maintenance
3. Recovery
Term
Stages of Induction
Definition
Stage 1: Analgesia
Stage 2: Excitement
Stage 3: Surgical Anesthesia
Stage 4: Medullary paralysis
Term
IV Anesthetics Act By:
Definition
1. potentiating the action of an inhibitory ionophore (the GABAa receptor)
2. Blocking the action of excitatory ionophores (nicotinic, Ach and NMDA receptors)
Term
The use of Halothane and Succinylcholine is associated with the highest incidence of ?
Definition
Malignant Hyperthermia
Term
Inorganic gas that is a general anesthetic
Definition
Nitrous oxide: laughing gas
start w 100% O2 gradually add 5-10% increments
Term
Inhaled Organic Gen Anes. with MAC= .75% potent anestetic weak analgesic
vagomimetic. Drug of choice for children
Definition
Halothane
Term
Inhaled organic Gen Anes. MAC=1.68%
contraindicated w kidney failure
fewer arrhythmias than halothane
disadvantage: causes CNS excitation so may cause seizures
Definition
Enflurane
Term
organic inhaled gen anesth for OB procedures
Definition
Methoxflurane
Term
Inhaled organic Anesthetic MAC=6% Very pungent
Definition
Desflurane
Term
Intravenous Anestetic Barbituates:
Definition
short Acting, they are very alkaline so avoid extravastion=thrombophlebitis
add scopolomine to decrease coughing or laryngospasm
Pentobarbital, Thiopental, Methohexital
Term
Dissociative Intravenous Anesthetic causes what?
Definition
catonia, amnesia and analgesia but not true surgical anesthesia: used in OP procedures children and burn dressings
Ketamine (Ketalar)
Term
IV anesthetic Opiod?
Definition
Fentanyl
Term
IV anesthetic Benzodiazepine
Definition
Midazolam (Versed)
short acting
conscious sedation
potent
used for sedation, anxiolysis, amnesia
Term
hypnotic with no analgesic used as a supplement to N2O
Definition
Etomidate (Amidate)
Term
Milk of Amnesia
contraindicated in children <3 yo
used for minor surgical procedures
Definition
Propofol (Diprivan)
Term
conopeptide found in snail: Conus Magus
contraindicated Hx of psychosis
no affinity for opioid receptors
Definition
Ziconotide
Term
Most effective against throbbing pain than stabbing pain
Definition
Asprin
Term
inhibits cox enzyme which inhibits prostaglandins which keeps pain receptors from becoming sensitive to bradykinin.
also prevents thromboxane A-2 at low doses
Zero order kinetics
Definition
Asprin
Term
NSAID selective Cox 2
Definition
Celebrex:
Drug to drug interactions: Lithium toxicity, inc. effect of digoxin, decr effect of antiHTN. Contraindicated in patients with renal impairment and pregnancy
Term
Analgesic that has minimal antiiflammatory effects
appears to work by elevating pain threshold
good antipyretic
no effect of CV system
no drug interactions except alcohol
Definition
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Term
Anticonvulsant Adjunvant Analgesic
1st line for neuropathic pain
start 100-300 mg/day up to 600-3600 mg/day
Definition
Gabapentin
Term
Anticonvulsant Adjunvant analgesic used in cancer patients
Definition
Carbamazepine
Term
Adjunvant analgesic for refractory neuropathic pain, cancer pain
longterm use is limited to inflammation
Definition
Corticosteroids
Term
alpha 2 adrenergic Agonist for postherpatic pain, Neuropathic pain with diabetic neropathy
max dose 100mg TID
dose adjust 4 renal impairment
Definition
Pregabalin (Lyrica)
Term
NMDA Receptor agonist
for dissociate anestetic
Definition
Ketamine
Term
name some pure opiod agonist:
Do pure agonist have a ceiling effect?
can they reverse or antagonize the effects of other full agonists?
Definition
codeine, fentanyl, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, methadone, morphine, oxycodone
No ceiling effect
No they do not reverse or antagonize full agonists given simultaneously
Term
partial agonists are selective agonists at the _________receptor with limited efficacy
Definition
mu receptors
Term
mixed agonist-antagonists are weak antagonists at the ____ receptor and agonists at the _______ receptor
Definition
mu
Kappa
Term
because of their ceiling effect for analgesia and their potential for reversing analgesia from pure agonists in physically dependent patients the ________________ subclass of drugs are not preferred for the treatment of chronic pain
Definition
agonist-antagonist
Term
conventionaly used for moderate pain in patients with limited opiod exposure
Definition
codeine, hydrocodone, tramadol
Term
conventionaly used for moderate-to-severe pain
Definition
fentanyl, hydromorphone, morphine, methadone, oxydocone
Term
with opioids there is no maximal _______ or _______dose
Definition
ceiling or correct. titrate up slowly to get good pain control with out SE
Term
who step ladder
Mild Pain
Definition
Asa, Acetaminophen, NSAIDs +/- Adjuvants
Term
who step ladder
Moderate Pain
Definition
APAP/ Codeine, hydrocodone, oxycodone,
Tramadol
+/- Adjuvants
Term
Who Step Ladder
Severe Pain
Definition
Morphine, Hydromorphone, Methadone, Levorphanol, Fentanyl, Oxycodone
+/- adjuvants
Term
30 mg Morphine PO/PR is = to how much SC/IV/IM
Definition
10mg
Term
4-8mg PO/PR of Hydromorphone = to ______ SC/IV/IM
Definition
1.5mg
Term
20mg Oxycodone PO/PR is = to ______SC/IV/IM
Definition
Zero there is no Parenteral dose
Term
20mg Methadone PO/PR = to ___________ SC/IV/IM
Definition
10mg
Term
when switching drugs the equianalgesic dose must be reduced by 25 to 50% the exceptions to this are
Definition
Transdermal Fentanyl (not reduced) and methadone (reduced by 75% to 90%)
Term
Strong Opioid Agonist
can cause Euphoria, Emesis, decreased GI motility, contraindicated in severe Brain injury
decreases testosterone and cortisol levels
Definition
Morphine
Term
Strong synthetic opioid agonist, long acting, potency similar to morphine, with less euphoria than morphine can be addicting, used in addiction programs
Definition
Methadone
Term
Synthetic opioid agonist, greatest affinity for Kappa receptors, Absolute contraindication with MAOIs
Used for acute pain
Definition
Meperidine (Demerol)
Term
80x more potent than morphine, related to meperidine,
used in anesthesia, in cancer patients
Definition
Fentanyl
patch (duragesic)
Actiq for break thru cancer pain
Term
strong opioid analgesic and antitussive
Definition
Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)
Term
used in combo with APAP or aspirin
mod-severe pain
can have cross allergenicity to opiods
Definition
Hydrocodone
Term
mild to moderate pain
usually in combo w APAP
toxicities in abuse:
highly toxic w other CNS depresseants including ETOH
caution in depressed or suicidal patients
Definition
Propoxyphene (Darvon, Darvocet)
Term
effective orally
mild to moderate pain
Class II alone
used in combo tylenol
commonly used for antitussive
Definition
Codeine
Term
Mu opioid agonist and is a schedlue II controlled substance
for relief of mod to severe pain in paitents 18 or older
contraindicated pts with respiratory depression, acute or severe bronchial asthma or hypercapnia
seritonin sydrome
Definition
Tapentadol (Nucynta)
Term
potent analgesic, weakly antagoizes the effects of morphine, meperidine and other opiates at the mu opid receptors. Can pass into fetal circulation
effects are on kappa and delta receptors
Definition
Pentazocine (Talwin/ TalwinNX)
Term
semisynthetic centrally-acting opioid analgesic derived from thebaine. Has high affinity binding of CNS opiate receptors. High affinity for the mu receptors and dissociates from them slowly giving its long duration of action and low physical dependence
Definition
Buprenorphine (SUBTEX)
Term
used for complete or partial reversal of narcotic depression including respiratory depression, induced by opioid including natural and synthetic narcotics, propoxyphene, methadone, nalbuphine, butorphanol and pentazocine
Definition
opioid Antagonist
Term
pure opioid antagonist, reversibly blocks the subjective effects of IV opiods. It competes binding at opioid receptprs. before using be sure patient is heroin free for 7-10 days(so you don't elicit withdrawl symptoms.
Definition
Naltrexone
Term
Rapid reversal of opioid effects with minimal reversal of analgesia
Definition
Naloxone
Term
name the opioid receptor:
analgesic, respiratory depression, euphoria, reduced GI motility
Definition
Mu- receptor
Term
name the opioid receptor:
analgesic, dysphoria
Definition
Kapa receptor
Term
possibly analgesics, positive reinforcing effects
Definition
Delta receptor
Term
types of wt loss drugs
Definition
noradrenergic and seretonergic
Lipase Inhibitor
Term
example of an noradrenergic agent for wt loss
Definition
Phenylpropanolamine (Acutrim Dexatrim)
affects the brain's appetite center
Term
Example of Serotonergic agent for wt loss
Definition
Fenfluramine and Dexfenfluramine (fen/phen, Redux)
affect the brain's satiety center
Term
lipase inhibitor decreases as much as one third the amount of dietary fat absorbed by GI tract: approved for long term use
Definition
Orlsitat
Term
dosing of Orlostat is:
Definition
120 mg 3x a day with meals containing fat: consuming more than 100 grams of fat could cause extreme SI and GI discomfort
Term
drug binds to lipase enzyme. without lipase the fat is not broken down and is excreted in the feces
Definition
Xenical
Term
With this drug you can get increased flatus, oily spotting, fat soluble vitamins may be malabsorbed, daily multivitamin is recommended
Definition
Xenical
Term
This wt loss drug suppresses appetite by inhibiting the reuptake of NTs NE and 5HT.
Indicated for obese with BMI at least 30: approved for longterm use
this drug also accelerates peripheral nrg expenditure
Definition
Meridia: Sibutramine Hydrochloride
Term
Main SE of Sibutramine: Meridia
Definition
increases in Bp and Hr which are small but may be some concern. Monitor Bp
Term
Sympathomimetic amine like amphetamine for wt loss: one 30mg dose QD adequate depression of appetitie for 12-14 hrs take in morning around 10am avoid evening: wt loss 10-11 pounds
Definition
Phentermine (Adipex-p, Fastin, Ionamin, Obenix, phentride, phentercot, teramine zantryl)

tolerance develops rapidly, abuse, preg cat C, unsafe with breast feeding
Term
Sympathomimetic wt loss drug: actions include some CNS stimulation and elevation in BP.

indicated in the management of exogenous obesity as short term adjuct a few weeks with calorie reduction:
Definition
Diethylpropion (Tenuate and Tenuate Dospan)
Term
Wt loss drug: Stimulates beta-adrenergic receptors, inhibits the feeding center (lateral hypothalmus), stimulates satiety cntr in ventromedial hypothalmus, An
Definition
Mazindol (Mazanor, Sanorex)
Term
What is the % of wt loss that occurs with any single drug?
Definition
10% or less
Term
Types of Wt loss surgery
Definition
AGB ( adjustable Gastric Band)
VBG (vertical band gastroplasty
RNY (gastric bypass
BPD Biliopancreatic diversion
DS Duodenal switch
Term
Name the 3 psychomotor Stimulants
Definition
Caffeine, Theobromine, Theophylline
Term
One of the most toxic of all poisons?
Definition
Nicotine: low dose arousal and relaxation at high doses respiratory paralysis

triggers the release of NE, Epi, and DA
Term
what is the antidote to Cocaine?
what can be used to treat arrhythmias from too much cocaine
Definition
Diazopam
Propanolol
Term
used for narcolepsy and ADHD,
blks reuptake of DA and NE from synapse increasing concentratin in cerebral cortax and RAS and stimulates the release of catecholamines from storage
Definition
Dextroamphetamine
Term
Lisdexomfetamine Vyvanse: Black Box warning:
Definition
High abuse
max dose 70mg qd
Term
drug for ADHD and narcolepsy
mild CNS stimulant blds reuptake of DA
can cause growth retardation/delayed growth
Definition
Methylphenidate HCL- Ritalin
Term
drug increases alertness associated with narcolepsy
memory improving and mood brightening psycho stimulant
preg cat C
Definition
Modafinil (provigil)
Term
help with wakefullness in pts with Obstructive sleep disorder
Definition
Armodfinil (Nuvigil)
Term
drug for ADHD
selective NRI
watch out for suicidal tendencies
Definition
Atomoxetine HCL
(Straterra)
Term
Hallucinogen Lysergic acid diethylamide
Definition
LSD
Term
Phencyclidine what is it?
Definition
PCP angel dust
overdose can be fatal
Term
drug for pain associated with metastatic carcinoma as potent as morphine
Definition
Levorphanol (opioid)
Term
tolerance to opiods leads to tolerance to analgesic, euphoric, sedative actions, emetic effects but not to
Definition
constipating effects or miotic actions
Term
variations in analgesic response attributed to genotypic polymorphisms
Definition
Oxycodone
Term
can be used in pts with pulmonary edema from LHF: decreases the perception of SOB, relief of anxiety and reduction in cardiac preload
Definition
IV morphine
Term
detoxification during withdrawl from physiologic dependence on barbiturates, benzos or eTOH involves long acting sedative hypnotics with dose tapering
Definition
Diazepam or chlordiazepoxide
Term
drug of choice for myoclonic seizures without causing drowsiness
Definition
Valproic acid
Term
target plasma concentrations for valproate sodium
Definition
50-100mcg/ml
toxic > 200mcg/ml
Term
anticonvulsant: serum concentration is reduced by binding to albumin
Definition
Phenytoin
Term
inhalation anesthetic with the fastest onset of action is
Definition
Nitrous oxide
Term
used estensively in anesthesia for day surgery: antiemetic effects and recovery more rapid than that after use of IV drugs
Definition
Propofol
Term
primary generalized tonic clonic seizures
Definition
valproic acid, topiramate, or lamotrigine
Term
1st line partial onset seizures
Definition
carbamazepine
Term
Anticonvulsants that are broad spectrum
Definition
Valproic acid, lamotrigine, topiramate, or felbamate(last resort)
myoclonic, lennox gastout, primarily generlized tonic clonic
Term
Cardiac output and blood pressure are reduced most by this general anesthetic
Definition
Halothane
Term
ventilatory response to CO2 is blunted during anesthesia with what drugs?
Definition
All volatile anesthetics and morphine like opiods dcrease the sensitivity of chemoreceptors in the respiratory centers of the brain stem to CO2 blunting CO2 response
Term
MAC of an inhalation anesthetic is higher
Definition
in an infant than in an elderly patient
Term
A competitive receptor antagonist is available for reversing the undesirable postoperative effects of:
Definition
Midazolam
Term
advantages of fentanyl over morphine for the induction or maintenance of anesthesia include
Definition
nothing
Term
NMDA receptor Agonist: adjunvant analgesics
Definition
Ketamine,dextromethopham, amantadine
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