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CNS Stimulants Flashcards

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What are stimulants?

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Caffeine, nicotine, cocaine, amphetamines, methamphetamines.

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What is the most commonly used substance in the world?

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CNS Stimulants

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What are catecholamines?

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Epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine (main hormones in fight or flight stress response).

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What are the main effects of stimulants?

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increased mental awareness
Excitation
Euphoria
Aphrodisiacal Effects

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Withdrawal symptoms of stimulants

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depression, lethargy, irritability, and poor concentration.

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Toxicity

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The point at which a drug can induce possible lethal effects.

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What happens in a stimulant overdose?

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Overdoses may be fatal due to cardiac failure, seizures, dehydration, or stroke. Cocaine has the strongest toxicity.

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Amphetamines

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Synthetic psychoactive substances including amps and meth. Schedule II drug.

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Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act (2005)

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CMEA, regulates the sale of OTC meds containing ephedrine, phenylpropanolamine, and pseudoephedrine, and provides regulations addressing the risk of child endangerment associated with the toxic effects of meth reduction.

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What is the methamphetamine mechanism of action?

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Triggers dopamine release and functions as a dopamine look-alike by dysregulating dopamine reuptake and transmission.

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Akathisia

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The inability to remain still

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Dermatillomania

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Skin picking

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Stimulant Sensitization

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When selective events trigger memories associated with initial use of stimulants. Individual exhibits a lower tolerance to the substances’ perceived effects.

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How long can psychosis from methamphetamines last?

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Years

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What are the toxic effects of methamphetamine?

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Hypothermia, increased heart rate, hyperglycemia, and seizures.

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Cocaine

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A highly addictive CNS stimulant derived from coca plant leaves. Schedule II.

17
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What is the only means of consuming crack cocaine?

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Where is cocaine metabolized?

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In the liver

19
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What is the cocaine mechanism of action?

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Prevents the reputake of dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine, causing a build up of these hormones in the body.

20
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Nicotine

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Stimulant drug found in tobacco leaves, can be produced synthetically, can be smoked, sniffed, chewed, or vaporized.

21
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Nicotine mechanism of action

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Increase in epinephrine (adrenaline) by acting on adrenal glands, resulting in high adrenal cortical hormone levels. Dopamine is also released.

22
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Nicotine withdrawal symptoms

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headache, irritability, hopelessness, increased appetite, fatigue, cough, inattention, sleep disturbances.

23
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How many mg of caffeine does the FDA recommend an adult consume per day?

24
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What is the most commonly used psychoactive substance globally?

25
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Caffeine’s mechanism of action

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Speeds up production of adenosine (a CNS neuromodulator that slows down activities responsible for regulating sleep and cardiovascular blood flow.)

26
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What medical conditions has the FDA approved caffeine to treat?

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-Low HR and oxygen levels in newborns
-Postsurgical headaches
-Migraines
-Tension headaches

27
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Why is caffeine not recommended for children under 12?

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Increase in blood pressure and poor sleep quality can lead to behavioral and emotional difficulties.

28
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Caffeine withdrawal symtoms

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Headaches, irritability, sluggishness, gastrointestinal issues, depressed mood, sleep problems.

29
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Bath salts, or synthetic cathinones

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Cathinone is derived from the khat shrub and chewing the leaves of the plant produce a stimulant effect.

30
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Yohimbe

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A species of evergreen tree indigenous to Africa. The bark can treat erectile dysfunction and enhance libido. Yohimbine is legal, yohimbe is not.

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Kratom

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The most commonly used illegal substance in Thailand. Creates feelings of pleasure, rapid heart rate, and relaxation. Can be brewed as tea or taken as a powder.

32
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Ephedra

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Evergreen tree, teats colds, headaches, fever, and congestion. Used to treat obesity and fatigue/enhance athletic performance. In 2004 it was banned.

33
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Betel Nut

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When chewed, betel nut produces stimulant effects and leaves a deep red or purple stain around the lips and mouth.

34
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How long does it take to develop psychological and physical dependence with CNS stimulants?

35
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CMEA

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Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act , 2005

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