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8.1: Central Nervous System Introduction
8.2: Review of Basic Concepts of the Central Nervous System
8.3: Disorders of the CNS System
8.4: Nursing Process- CNS Medications
8.5: CNS Depressants
8.6: CNS Stimulants
8.7: Antidepressants
8.8: Antimania
Mood stabilizers are used to treat bipolar affective disorder. Lithium was the first medication used to treat this disorder and is sometimes referred to as an anti-mania drug because it can help control the mania that occurs in bipolar disorder. Lithium must be closely monitored with a narrow therapeutic range.
8.9: Antipsychotics
8.10: Anticonvulsants
8.11: Antiparkinson Medications
Parkinson’s disease is believed to be related to an imbalance of dopamine and acetylcholine and a deficiency of dopamine in certain areas of the brain, so drug therapies are aimed at increasing levels of dopamine and/or antagonizing the effects of acetylcholine. Drug therapy does not cure the disease, but is used to slow the progression of symptoms. Common medications used to treat Parkinson’s disease are carbidopa/levodopa, selegiline, and amantadine.
8.12: Module Learning Activities
8.13: Glossary

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