CNS STIMULANTS

Question 1

CNS stimulants: ADHD and Narcolepsy

Answer 1

Amphetamine and dexamphetamine (Adderall, others)
Methylphenidate (Concerta, Ritalin)

Question 2

CNS stimulants: ADHD & Narcolepsy function

Answer 2

Stimulate cerebral cortex and thalamus
Increase energy and alertness, enhance task performance
Promote wakefulness

Question 3

CNS stimulants: ADHD & Narcolepsy Administration

Answer 3

“Time of day”- Important to take in the morning
“Drug holidays”- Take during the week and take 2 days off

Question 4

CNS stimulants: ADHD priority nursing implications

Answer 4

Monitor height and weight
Take in the morning as prescribed and take 2 days off a week
Keep journal because it might help show how they are progressing