Quiz Nine Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Amphetamines side effects and adverse reactions
A
- sleeplessness
- restlessness
- tremors
- anorexia
- tachycardia
- dysrhythmias
- hypertension
2
Q
Amphetamine
Amphetamine sulfate
(Adderall)
A
- schedule 2
- for: narcolepsy, ADHD
- pregnancy category C
3
Q
Amphetamine-like
Methylphenidate
(Ritalin)
A
-CNSstimulant
-schedule 2
For:ADHD
-pregnancy category C
-adverse reactions: tachycardia, hypertension, growth suppression,seizures, weight loss.
4
Q
Amphetamines uses
A
- increase wakefulness
- decrease hyper activity disorder and impulsiveness of ADHD
5
Q
Amphetamine like
modafinil (Provigil)
A
- For: narcolepsy
- schedule 4
- pregnancy category C
6
Q
Respiratory stimulant doxapram HCL(Dopram)
A
- used for respiratory depression
- pregnancy category B
7
Q
Nonbenzodiazepines zolpidem tartrate(Ambien)
A
- Used to treat insomnia
- schedule 4
- pregnancy category C
8
Q
Benzodiazepines
alprazolam(Xanax)
A
- sedative-hypnotic
- schedule 5
- pregnancy category D
- contradictions: respiratory depression psychotic reactions,
9
Q
Other anesthesia
propofol(Diprivan)
A
- For induction of anesthesia
- short duration of action
