Drug review and controlled substances Flashcards
What are controlled substances?
Drugs dangerous because of their prtential for human abuse or misuse
How are controlled substances classified?
Into 5 categories. Higher the number, lower the risk
What are schedule I drugs?
Most potential for abuse. No medical purposes for these drugs. Illegal drugs
What are some examples of schedule I drugs?
marijuana, heroin, LSD
What are schedule II drugs?
High potential for abuse but has accepted medical use. A majority of these are pain medications or anesthesia. Severe restrictions
What are some examples of schedule II drugs?
cocaine, morphine, amphetimine, fentanyl, codeine, pentobarbital
What are schedule III drugs?
Potential for abuse, less than I or II. Accepted medical uses.
What are some examples of schedule III drugs?
tylenol with codeine, ketamine, thiopental, hydrocodone (vicadin)
What are schedule IV drugs?
Low potential for abuse
What are some examples of schedule III drugs?
diazapam, phenobarbital, butorphanol
What are schedule V drugs?
Low potential for abuse
What are some examples of schedule V drugs?
buprenophrine, codeine syrups
What does the autonomic nervous system do?
Controls smooth muscle activity (heart, salivary glands, other viscera) and checks and balances
What ANS is fight or flight?
sympathetic
What ANS is rest and digest?
parasympathetic
What are some sympathetic effects?
INCREASED respiratory rate, INCREASED heart rate, DECREASED digestion, mydriasis (dilate pupils), bronchodilation
What are some parasympathetic effects?
INCREASED digestion, DECREASED respiratory rate, DECREASED heart rate,
How do drugs affect the autonomic nervous system?
mimic neurotransmitters, block release, block binding, alter neurotransmitters in the synapse
What are the 4 classes if ANS drugs?
Cholinergics, cholinergic blockers, adrenergics, and adrenergic blockers
What drug category mimics the parasympathetic nervous system?
cholinergics
What is another name for cholinergic blockers?
anticholinergics
What drug category blocks the parasympathetic nervous system?
cholinergic blockers (anticholinergics)
What do anticholinergics (cholinergic blockers) do?
prevent/treat bradycardia and decrease secretions
What are two anticholinergic (cholinergic blocker) drugs?
atropine and glycopyrrolate (Robinul-V)
When using an anticholinergic what do you want to be sure to use (hint: decrease secretions)
USE EYE LUBE
What drug category mimic’s the sympathetic nervous system?
adrenergics
What drug category are the reversals?
adrenergic blockers
What are some adverse effects of cholinergics?
bradycardia, hypotension, diarrhea, vomiting, increased secretions (intestinal rupture)
Whate are some adverse effects of anticholinergics?
DOSE RELATED; drowsiness, tachycardia, dry eye, constipation
What are some adverse effects of adrenergics?
tachycardia, hypertension, nervousness, and cardiac arrhythmias
What are some examples of adrenergics?
epinephrine (adrenalin), norephinephrine, dopamine, dobutamine, xylazine (rompun)
What anticholinergic has a longer duration?
Glycopyrrolate (Robunul-V)
What does epinephrine (adrenalin) do? And what is it used for?
Stimulate heartbeat and vasoconstricion. Used for cardiac resuscitation and anaphylaxis
What does norephinephrine do?
vasoconstriction (raise blood pressure)
What does dopamine do? And what does it treat?
Increase renal blood flow, support blood pressure. Treats shock and CHF
What does dobutamine used to treat?
heart failure
What is xylazine (rompun) used for?
analgesic and sedative properties
What are some advers effects of adrenergic blockers?
bradycardia, hypotension, worsening of heart failure, bronchoconstriction, heart block, and syncope
What are some examples of adrenergic blockers?
Yohimbine (Yobine) and Atipromezole (Antisedan)
What drug is Yohimnine (Yobine) used to reverse?
Xylazine
What drug is Atipromezole (Antisedan) used to reverse?
Dexmetetomidine (Dexdomitor)
What does hyper- mean?
HIGH
What does hypo- mean?
LOW