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Lesson 10 Flashcards

1
Q

CNS stimulants is limited to the treatment of ?

A

ADHD or Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder
Narcolepsy
Obesity
Respiratory Distress

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2
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These drugs can calm hyperkinetic children and help them focus on one activity

A

CNS stimulants

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3
Q

Acting as both cortical and RAS stimulant by increasing ?

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Catecholamine

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4
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Used for treatment for ADHD and Narcolepsy

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CNS stimulants

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5
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CNS stimulants should undergo close monitoring for adverse effects

A

Adult

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6
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Reduce of dosages are required in using CNS stimulants

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Older adult

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7
Q

Is CNS stimulants used to control behaviour with dementia?

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NO

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8
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Where does metabolism takes place

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Liver

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9
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Where does excretion takes place

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Kidney

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10
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What is the route of CNS stimulants?

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Oral

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11
Q

Give some adverse effects of CNS stimulants

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Nervousness
Headache
Dizziness
Hypertension
Angina
Nausea
Anorexia
Skin rashes

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12
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Administer the drug before ______ to reduce the incidence of insomnia

A

6 pm

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13
Q

What are the CNS stimulants?

A

4A RES
Amphetamine
Amphetamine-like drugs
Anorexiant
Analeptic
Respiratory CNS stimulant
Ergot Alkaloids
Selective Serotonin Receptor Agonists

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14
Q

Names of Amphetamines

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Amphetamines
Dextroamphetamines
Metamphetamines

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15
Q

Also known as ice or crystal meth ; SHABU

A

Metamphetamine

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16
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Stimulate the release of neurotransmitters causing euphoria and alertness

A

Amphetamines

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17
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What are the indications of Amphetamine

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ADHD ; narcolepsy

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18
Q

Nursing Responsibilities for Amphetamines

A

Monitor vital signs
No caffeine

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19
Q

Names of Amphetamine-like drugs

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Methyphenidate
Atomoxetine
Modafinil

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20
Q

Produces CNS and respiratory stimulation with weak symphatomimetic activity

A

Amphetamine-like drugs

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21
Q

Names for Anorexiant

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Benzphetamine
Silbutramine

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22
Q

An over the counter anorexiant

A

Benzphetamine

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23
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An anorexiant drug that need prescription

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Silbutramine

24
Q

Stimulates CNS; suppress appetite

A

Anorexiant

25
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Anorexiant is contraindicated to children ???

A

Youngern than 12 years old

26
Q

What are the names of Analeptic

A

Caffeine and theophylline

27
Q

It affects the brainstem, spinal cord, and cerebral cortex; relaxes bronchial smooth muscles

28
Q

It is used for newborns with apnea

29
Q

Analeptics has the same adverse reaction as other stimulants except

A

Necrotizing

30
Q

Analeptic should be or not be taken before bedtime

31
Q

Name of Respiratory CNS Stimulant

32
Q

It stimulates carotid receptors

A

Respiratory CNS stimulants

33
Q

Used for respiratory depression

A

Respiratory CNS stimulants

34
Q

Unilateral throbbing

A

Migraine headache

35
Q

Migraine headache is usually felt on the _______ part of the head

36
Q

Migraine headache is common on ??

Men or Women?

37
Q

It is caused by inflammation and dilation of cranial blood vessels

A

Migraine headache

38
Q

Betablockers for migraine headache

A

Propanolol
Atenolol

39
Q

Analgesics for migraine and cluster

A

ONC
Opiod
NSAIDS
Combination (hydrocodone with ibuprofen)

40
Q

Ergot alkaloids is for?

41
Q

Example of ergot alkaloids

A

Ertotamine tartrate

42
Q

Selective Serotonin Receptor Antagonist DRUGS

A

Sumatriptan
Zolmitriptan
Eletriptan

43
Q

CNS depressants given for migraine and cluster

A

Selective Serotonin Receptor Antagonist

44
Q

What is the action of Selective Serotonin Receptor Antagonist?

A

Vasoconstriction

45
Q

It cause varying degrees of depression

A

CNS depressants

46
Q

Broad classification of CNS depressants

A

Sedative hypnotics
General and local anesthetics
Narcotic and non-narcotic analgesics
Anticonvulsants
Antipsychotics
Antidepressants

47
Q

Class of drugs that cause a dose-dependent depression of the CNS function

A

Sedative hypnotics

48
Q

It helps to induce sedation, sleep, and unconsciousness with increasing dose

A

Sedative hypnotics

49
Q

Agents in the Sedative Hypnotics

A

Benzodiazepines
Barbiturates
Melatonin agonists

50
Q

Group of drugs that are used in the management of pain

A

Anesthetics

51
Q

Drugs used to cause complete or partial loss of sensation

A

Anesthetics

52
Q

2 classification of anesthetics

A

General anesthetics
Local anesthetics

53
Q

Anesthetics that depress the CNS, alleviate pain, and cause loss of consciousness

A

General anesthesia

54
Q

Anesthetics that block pain at the site where the drug is administered

A

Local Anesthetics

55
Q

Anesthetics used in suturing and circumcision

56
Q

Anesthetics used in major operation; usually inhaled or thru IV

A

General A.

57
Q

Feeling of tingling, numbness, or pins and needles

A

Paresthesia

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