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CNS stimulants is limited to the treatment of ?

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ADHD or Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder
Narcolepsy
Obesity
Respiratory Distress

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

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CNS stimulants

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Acting as both cortical and RAS stimulant by increasing ?

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Catecholamine

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Used for treatment for ADHD and Narcolepsy

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CNS stimulants

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CNS stimulants should undergo close monitoring for adverse effects

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Adult

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Reduce of dosages are required in using CNS stimulants

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Older adult

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7
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Is CNS stimulants used to control behaviour with dementia?

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NO

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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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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

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6 pm

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13
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What are the CNS stimulants?

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

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Names of Amphetamines

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Amphetamines
Dextroamphetamines
Metamphetamines

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Also known as ice or crystal meth ; SHABU

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Metamphetamine

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16
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Stimulate the release of neurotransmitters causing euphoria and alertness

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Amphetamines

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What are the indications of Amphetamine

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ADHD ; narcolepsy

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18
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Nursing Responsibilities for Amphetamines

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Monitor vital signs
No caffeine

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Names of Amphetamine-like drugs

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Methyphenidate
Atomoxetine
Modafinil

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Produces CNS and respiratory stimulation with weak symphatomimetic activity

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Amphetamine-like drugs

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Names for Anorexiant

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Benzphetamine
Silbutramine

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22
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An over the counter anorexiant

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Benzphetamine

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An anorexiant drug that need prescription

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Silbutramine

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Stimulates CNS; suppress appetite

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Anorexiant

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Anorexiant is contraindicated to children ???
Youngern than 12 years old
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What are the names of Analeptic
Caffeine and theophylline
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It affects the brainstem, spinal cord, and cerebral cortex; relaxes bronchial smooth muscles
Analeptic
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It is used for newborns with apnea
Analeptic
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Analeptics has the same adverse reaction as other stimulants except
Necrotizing
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Analeptic should be or not be taken before bedtime
Do not
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Name of Respiratory CNS Stimulant
Doxapram
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It stimulates carotid receptors
Respiratory CNS stimulants
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Used for respiratory depression
Respiratory CNS stimulants
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Unilateral throbbing
Migraine headache
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Migraine headache is usually felt on the _______ part of the head
Temporal
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Migraine headache is common on ?? Men or Women?
Women
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It is caused by inflammation and dilation of cranial blood vessels
Migraine headache
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Betablockers for migraine headache
Propanolol Atenolol
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Analgesics for migraine and cluster
ONC Opiod NSAIDS Combination (hydrocodone with ibuprofen)
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Ergot alkaloids is for?
Migraine
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Example of ergot alkaloids
Ertotamine tartrate
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Selective Serotonin Receptor Antagonist DRUGS
Sumatriptan Zolmitriptan Eletriptan
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CNS depressants given for migraine and cluster
Selective Serotonin Receptor Antagonist
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What is the action of Selective Serotonin Receptor Antagonist?
Vasoconstriction
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It cause varying degrees of depression
CNS depressants
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Broad classification of CNS depressants
Sedative hypnotics General and local anesthetics Narcotic and non-narcotic analgesics Anticonvulsants Antipsychotics Antidepressants
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Class of drugs that cause a dose-dependent depression of the CNS function
Sedative hypnotics
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It helps to induce sedation, sleep, and unconsciousness with increasing dose
Sedative hypnotics
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Agents in the Sedative Hypnotics
Benzodiazepines Barbiturates Melatonin agonists
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Group of drugs that are used in the management of pain
Anesthetics
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Drugs used to cause complete or partial loss of sensation
Anesthetics
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2 classification of anesthetics
General anesthetics Local anesthetics
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Anesthetics that depress the CNS, alleviate pain, and cause loss of consciousness
General anesthesia
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Anesthetics that block pain at the site where the drug is administered
Local Anesthetics
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Anesthetics used in suturing and circumcision
Local A.
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Anesthetics used in major operation; usually inhaled or thru IV
General A.
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Feeling of tingling, numbness, or pins and needles
Paresthesia

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