Central Nervous System Pharmacology — Flashcards

Neuro/Psych_____ is a very weak -opioid receptor agonist that also inhibits 5-HT and norepinephrine reuptake

Neuro/Psych_____ increase Cl- conductance by increasing the frequency of channel opening (frequency or duration)

_____ is a 5HT2A/2C receptor antagonist indicated in insomnia.

Neuro/Psych _____ is an IV anesthetic that exerts its effect via inhibition of NMDA receptors

Interferon _____ may be used to treat multiple sclerosis

Neuro/Psych_____ is a melatonin receptor agonist used to treat insomnia especially in transient sleep disorders like jet lag and shift work transition

Local anesthetics exert their actions by blocking _____activated voltage gated Na+ channels (via binding to specific receptors on the inner portion of the channel)

Opiate receptor activation causes _____ of K+ channels

Theophylline may have CNS side effects including _____ and tremor

Neuro/Psych TCAs, such as _____, may be used for migraine prophylaxis