Pharm Exam 1-part2 Flashcards
1
Q
- What are the 3 main categories for CNS Stimulants
- Stimulant medically approved uses x3
A
- Amphetamine, Analeptics (Caffeine), Anorexiants)
- ADHS, Narcolepsy, Reverse Respiratory distress
2
Q
- What causes ADHD?
- What do Amphetamines release?
- Side affects of amphetamines?
A
- Can’t regulate, serotonin, norepi, dopamine)
- norepi, and dopamine
- SNS
3
Q
- What is an amphetamine like drug?
- Different side effects from ritalin?
A
- CNS Stimulant- Ritalin
- dizziness, tremors, inc hyperactivity, thrombocytopneia, low platelets
4
Q
- Ritalin interactions x4
- Nursing Interventions for ritaline use
A
- Caffeine, decongestants, antiHTN, barbiturates, insulin
- Before breakfast, lunch, irregular heartbeat, avoid alcohol/caffeine, sugarless gum for dry mouth
5
Q
- Name an appetitie Supressants? x2
- What are Analeptics
- What do CNS stimulants affect? x3
A
- Dextroamphetamine, benzophetamine
- CNS stimulants
- brainstem, spinal cord, cerebral cortex
6
Q
- What is the primary use for an analeptic?
- Types of Respiraotry stimulants?
- How do analeptics correspond with newborns?
A
- Stimulate respiration
- caffeine, theophylline, NoDoz, Dozapram.
- caffeine can increase respiration
7
Q
- Name some SE of Analeptics x5
A
- tinnitus, twitching, tremors, dependence, nausea, diarrhea
8
Q
- Types of CNS depressants x3
- Name 3 Types of Sedative Hypnotics?
A
- Sedative Hypnotics, Antihistamine, Anesthetics
- Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Non benzo, Melatonin Agonists
9
Q
- What is an over the counter drug that can be taken for insomnia?
- What drug selectively targets melatonin receptors to regulate circadian rhthms.
A
- Diphenhydramine- antihistamine/allergy cough
- Ramelton
10
Q
- What is the difference between tolerance and dependence?
- SE of Sedative Hypnotics
A
- T- need to increase dose, D- withdrawal symptoms
- dependence, tolerance, depression, resper depression.
11
Q
- What is a long acting barbiturates used for?
- What are short term Barbiturates used for?
- What are ultrashort acting used for>?
A
- Seizure Control
- Induce sleep
- Anesthesia
12
Q
- Name a type of long acting barbiturate
- Name a type of short acting barbiturates x2
- Name a type of ultrashort acting barbiturate?
A
- pheno
- pento, seco
- thiopental
13
Q
- Ways to manage insomnis without pharm? x3
A
- no naps,
- warm fluids,
- avoid heavy meals/exercise before bed.
14
Q
- Nursing Interventions while using barbituates?
- How long should you take a barbituate?
A
- side rails up, no driving, taper, no alcohol
- 2 wks or less, numerous side effects (class II)
15
Q
- How do Benzodiazepines work?
- What is an example of a benzo
- Potential Nursing Diagnosis for Benzo?
A
- interact with GABA to reduce neron excitability, anxiolytic
- Valium, Restoril
- Insomnia, Risk for falls
16
Q
- How do non benzo’s work?
- What is an example of a Nonbenzo?
A
- inhibits neurotransmitter bind to GABA receptors
- Ambien, Lunesta
17
Q
- Name three ways anticonvulsants work
A
- supress abnormal firing of neurons
- supress calcium influx
- increase action of GABA (inhibits neurotransmitter in brain)
18
Q
- Name an anticonvulsant drugs that supresses sodium?
- Name drugs that supresses caclium
- Name drugs that enhances GABA
A
- Dilantin
- Depakane, Depakote
- Klonopin, Neurontin
19
Q
- This is a anticonvulsant that inhibits the degradation of GABA?
- a crystalline compound present in sugar beet and used in the manufacture of some anticonvulsant drugs.
A
- Sabril
- Hydantoin
20
Q
- Name a type of Hydantoin?
- When is pheytoin contraindicated?
- What is the therapeutic range for Dilantin?
A
- Dilantin
- pregnancy (terotagen)
- 10-20 mcg/mL
21
Q
- Name some Side effects of Hydantoin-dilantin
- Pateint Education with Dilantin
- What is a high priority nursing action before administering dilantin?
A
- Steven Johnson, Gingivits, Nystagmus, slurred speech, thrombocytopenia
- oral care, no alcohol, notify if planning prego
- Monitor phenytoin levels (narrow range)
22
Q
- Off label use of Dilantin
- What drugs does dilantin increase effects? x4
A
- Dysrhythmia/DIg tox, neuropathic pain
- INH, Sulfonamides, Cimetidine, Glucose
23
Q
- What drugs does dilantin decrease effects?
- What do you need to monitor with
A
- Anticoags, contraceptives, antihis, dopamine, theophylline
- Serum drug levels