2.6 CNS Stimulants

Question 1

CNS stimulants can be described as…

Answer 1

Drugs that stimulate a specific area of the brain or spinal cord

Question 2

The 5 main uses of CNS stimulants are…

Answer 2

Analeptics (CNS stimulant)- reverse anesthetic
Anorexiants
Anti-ADHD
Antinarcoleptic
Antimigraine

Question 3

Analeptic drugs include

Answer 3

Caffeine

Question 4

Anti-ADHD drugs include:

Answer 4

Dextroamphetamine, methylphenidate

Question 5

Anti-narcoleptic drugs include:

Answer 5

methylphenidate, modafinil

Question 6

Anti-migraine drugs include:

Answer 6

Sumatriptan

Question 7

Anorexiants include

Answer 7

SIburtramin

Question 8

Caffeine helps with:

Answer 8

Alertness

Question 9

Dextroamphetamine treats

Answer 9

ADHD

Question 10

Methylphenidate treats

Answer 10

ADHD, Narcolepsy

Question 11

Modafinil treats

Answer 11

Narcolepsy

Question 12

Sumatriptan treats

Answer 12

Migraine

Question 13

Siburtramin is an

Answer 13

Anorexiant

Question 14

What are some side effects of CNS stimulants?

Answer 14

There is a wide range of dose-related side effects, these include

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Palpitations, tachycardia, hypertension, angina, nervousness, restlessness, anxiety, insomnia, nausea, diarrhea, frequency

Question 15

Assessment prior to drug administration includes:

Answer 15

Possible contraindication
Potential interactions (including herbal remedies)
Cardiac status, seizures, liver problems
*Monitor appropriate use

Question 16

What should we be monitoring with CNS stimulants?

Answer 16

Appetite and nutritional intake
Fluid balance
Sleep-awake cycle (do not administer <6 hours before bed)
Therapeutic effect