Alex Shared "PathoPharm Neuro" - 35 Picmonics
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PathoPharm Neuro
Autonomic Nervous System
- Characteristics
- Sympathetic Nervous System
- Fight or Flight
- All Preganglionic Neurons Release Acetylcholine
- Sympathetic Postganglionic Neurons Release Norepinephrine
- Antagonistic Effects of Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems
- Parasympathetic Nervous System
- Rest and Digest
- Parasympathetic Postganglionic Neurons Release Acetylcholine
2 mins
Myasthenia Gravis Assessment
- Weakness with Muscle Use
- Diplopia
- Ptosis
- Dysphagia
- Difficulty Speaking
- Fatigue
- Complications
- Cholinergic Crisis
- Overmedicated
- Myasthenic Crisis
- Not Enough Medication
- Respiratory Muscle Paralysis
2 mins
Anticholinergics
- B.O.AT.S Acronym
- Benztropine
- Parkinson's Disease
- Oxybutynin
- Decrease bladder spasms
- Atropine
- Mydriasis and Cycloplegia
- Scopolamine
- Motion Sickness
1 min
Phenobarbital (Barbiturates)
- Mechanism
- Barbiturate
- Indications
- Seizures
- Side Effects
- Ataxia
- Paradoxical Excitement
- Fatigue/Drowsiness
- Considerations
- Monitor Plasma Levels
- High Potential for Abuse
1 min
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
- Mechanism
- Blocks Na+ Channels
- Indications
- Tonic-clonic Seizures
- Side Effects
- Ataxia
- Nystagmus
- Sedation
- Gingival Hyperplasia
- Purple Glove Syndrome
- Hirsutism
- Rash
- Anemia
- Considerations
- Individualized Dosing
2 mins
Types of Seizures
- Tonic-Clonic
- Tonic
- Clonic
- Absence (Petit Mal)
- Myoclonic
- Atonic
- Partial (Focal) Seizure
- Focal Aware (Formerly Called Simple Partial)
- Focal Impaired Awareness (Formerly Called Complex Partial)
3 mins
Benztropine (Cogentin)
- Mechanism
- Anticholinergic
- Indications
- Parkinson's Disease
- Acute Dystonia
- Side Effects
- Mydriasis
- Dry Mouth
- Urinary Retention
- Tachycardia
- Constipation
- Psychosis
1 min
Atropine
- Indications
- Blocks DUMBBeLSS
- Bradycardia
- Side Effects
- Skin Flushing
- Increased Temperature
- Dry Mouth
- Cycloplegia
- Disorientation
- Mydriasis
1 min
Diazepam (Valium)
- Indications
- Anxiety
- Seizures and Status Epilepticus
- Muscle Spasms
- Alcohol Withdrawal
- Side Effect/Assessment
- Dizziness/Vision Changes
- Confusion/Amnesia
- Urinary Incontinence
- Behavioral Changes
- Respiratory Depression
- Antidote
- Flumazenil (Romazicon)
- Nursing Considerations
- Fall Precaution
- Do Not Stop Abruptly
2 mins
Benzodiazepines Overview
- Indications
- First Line for Status Epilepticus
- Anesthesia Induction
- Anxiety
- Eclampsia
- Detoxification
- Mechanism of Action
- '-zepam' and '-zolam' Suffix
- Increase Frequency of Cl- Channel Opening
- Side Effects
- Decrease REM Sleep
- CNS Depression
- Dependence
- Antidote
- Flumazenil for Overdose
2 mins
Buspirone (Buspar)
- Mechanism
- Increases Serotonin
- Indications
- Anxiety
- Side Effects
- Dizziness
- Insomnia
- Considerations
- Delayed Effect
- Safer with Alcohol than Other Anxiolytics
- Low Side Effect Profile
- Low Abuse Potential
1 min
Buspirone
- Indications
- Generalized Anxiety
- Mechanism of Action
- Releases Dopamine and NE
- Stimulates 5-HT1A receptors
- Side Effects
- Low Side Effect Profile
- Safer with Alcohol than Other Anxiolytics
1 min
Anticholinergics Continued
- Drugs
- Glycopyrrolate
- Reduces Airway Secretions
- Ulcer Treatment
- Ipratropium
- Asthma and C.O.P.D
- Dicyclomine
- Hyoscyamine
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
1 min
Levodopa/Carbidopa (Sinemet)
- Mechanism
- Increases Dopamine in Brain
- Indications
- Parkinson's Disease
- Side Effects
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Arrhythmias
- Dyskinesia
- Psychosis
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Considerations
- Report Uncontrolled Movements
- Darkened Sweat or Urine
- Off and On Phenomenon
2 mins
Parkinson's Disease Assessment
- Assessment
- Decreased Dopamine
- Older Adult
- Cogwheel Rigidity
- Bradykinesia
- Shuffling Gait
- Resting Tremor
- Pill-Rolling
- Mask-Like Face
- Cognitive Decline
2 mins
Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor Poisoning
- DUMBBELSS
- Diarrhea
- Urination
- Miosis
- Bronchospasm
- Bradycardia
- Emesis
- Lacrimation
- Salivation
- Sweating
2 mins
Seizure Interventions
- Maintain Airway
- Side-lying Position
- Support Head
- Move to Floor
- Benzodiazepines
- Considerations
- Never Restrain
- No Objects in Mouth
- Document Details
2 mins
Barbiturates
- Barb- Drug Names
- Indications
- Seizure Treatment
- Anesthesia Induction
- Mechanism of Action
- Increased Duration of Cl- Channel Opening
- Decrease Neuron Firing
- Side Effects
- Sedation
- Cardiovascular and Respiratory Depression
- CNS Depression
- P450 inducer
2 mins
Serotonin Syndrome Assessment
- Mild Signs & Symptoms
- Restlessness
- Diaphoresis
- Tachycardia
- Hypertension
- Diarrhea
- Moderate Signs & Symptoms
- Hyperthermia
- Decreased Level of Consciousness
- Muscle Rigidity
- Severe Signs & Symptoms
- Seizure and Coma
- Treatment
- Cyproheptadine
2 mins
Haloperidol (Haldol)
- Mechanism
- High Potency Antipsychotic
- Indications
- Migraine
- Schizophrenia
- Side Effects
- Extrapyramidal Symptoms
- Weight Gain
- QT Prolongation
- Restlessness
- Considerations
- Caution in Seizure Patients
- Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
2 mins
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