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Amphetamines Flashcards

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What do amphetamines do?

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Stimulate release of neurotransmitters from the brain and sympathetic nervous system (peripheral nerve terminals). They usually cause euphoria and alertness but they can also cause sleeplessness, restlessness, tremors, and irritability

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What is the effect of amphetamines to the cardiovascular system?

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Increased heart rate, palpitations, cardiac dysrhythmias, and increased blood pressure can result form continuous use of amphetamines

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What decreases the half-life of amphetamines?

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Acidic urine

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Amphetamines are usually prescribed for which patients?

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Patients who are narcoleptic and in some cases for ADHD

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What other drugs are used to control ADHD?

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Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) and methamphetamine (Desoxyn)

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What is the trade name of dextroamphetamine?

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Dexedrine

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What is the generic name of Dexedrine?

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Dextroamphetamine

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What is the trade name of methamphetamine?

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Desoxyn

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What is the generic name of Desoxyn?

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Methamphetamine

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What are the adverse effects of amphetamines?

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Tachycardia, hypertension, growth suppression, palpitations, transient loss of weight in children; exfoliative dermatitis, uremia, thrombocytopenia, hepatotoxicity

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What are the side effects?

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Restlessness, insomnia, anorexia, diarrhea, constipation, and impotence

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Which drugs are given for ADHD to increase a child’s attention span and cognitive performance (e.g., memory, reading) and to decrease impulsiveness, hyperactivity, and restlessness?

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Methylphenidate (Ritalin) and dexmethylphenidate (Focalin)

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What is the function of methylphenidate and dexmethylphenidate?

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Given for ADHD to increase a child’s attention span and cognitive performance (e.g., memory, reading) and to decrease impulsiveness, hyperactivity, and restlessness

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What is the generic name of Ritalin?

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Methylphenidate

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What is the trade name of methylphenidate?

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Ritalin

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What is the generic name of Focalin?

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Dexmethylphenidate

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What kind of drugs are Ritalin and Focalin?

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Amphetamine-like drugs

18
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Can methylphenidate be used to treat narcolepsy?

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Yes

19
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What is the controlled-substance schedule (CSS) of Ritalin?

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CSS II drug

20
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When should amphetamine and amphetamine-like drugs NOT be given?

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It should not be taken in the evening because insomnia might result

21
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What is another drug prescribed for narcolepsy to increase the amount of time clients feel awake?

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Modafinil (Provigil)

22
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What is the trade name of modafinil?

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Provigil

23
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What is the generic name Provigil?

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Modafinil

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