08 Neurologic Medications Free Online FlashCards

Which antiseizure medication is associated with absence seizures?

Ethosuximide is a T-type calcium-channel blocker used for absence seizures.

Which antiseizure medication is also used for trigeminal neuralgia?

Carbamazepine is used for focal seizures and trigeminal neuralgia.

Which two antiseizure medications can help prevent migraine?

Valproate and topiramate can be used to prevent migraines; they are not acute migraine-relief treatments.

Which drug class provides rapid control of prolonged seizures?

Lorazepam and diazepam are benzodiazepines used for rapid seizure control, including emergency treatment of prolonged seizures.

Why should antiseizure medications not be stopped abruptly?

Antiseizure medications should not be stopped abruptly without prescriber guidance, because seizures may worsen.

How do carbidopa and levodopa work together in Parkinson disease?

Levodopa is converted to dopamine in the brain; carbidopa limits levodopa breakdown outside the brain and reduces peripheral adverse effects.

What is entacapone’s role in Parkinson disease treatment?

Entacapone is a COMT inhibitor that extends levodopa’s effect, especially when symptoms return as a dose wears off.

Which three Alzheimer’s drugs are cholinesterase inhibitors?

Donepezil, rivastigmine, and galantamine are cholinesterase inhibitors that increase acetylcholine signaling in Alzheimer’s disease.

What class and use are associated with memantine?

Memantine is an NMDA-receptor antagonist used for moderate-to-severe Alzheimer’s symptoms.

What is the role of lecanemab and donanemab?

Lecanemab and donanemab target amyloid in selected patients with early Alzheimer’s disease; treatment requires specialist evaluation and MRI monitoring for ARIA risk.

Is sumatriptan used for acute migraine relief or routine prevention?

Sumatriptan is a triptan used to relieve an acute migraine attack, not for routine prevention.

Which beta-blocker is used to prevent migraine?

Propranolol is a beta-blocker used for migraine prevention.