SAS#10 Flashcards

1
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Medically approve use of these drugs is limited to the treatment of attention deficit or hyperactivity disorder, narcolepsy, obesity and reversal of respiratory distress

A

CNS STIMULANTS

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Unilateral throbbing (usually temporal), nausea vomiting photophobia
caused by inflammation and dilation of cranial blood vessels

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MIGRAINE HEADACHE

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3
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Cause varying degrees of depression (reduction in functional activity)

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CNS DEPRESSANTS

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4
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Broad classification of cns depressants

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SEDATIVE HYPNOTICS
GENERAL ANESTHETICS & AESTHETICS

NARCOTIC AND NON-NARCOTIC ANALGESICS

ANTICONVULSANTS
ANTIPSYCHOTICS
ANTIDEPRESSANTS

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5
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Are a class of drugs that cause a dose-dependent depression of the cns function, inducing sedation, sleep, and unconsciousness with increasing dose.

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SEDATIVE HYPNOTICS

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Are a diverse group of drugs that are used in the management of pain; are drugs used to cause complete or partial loss of sensation

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ANESTHETICS

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7
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Classification of anesthetics

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GENERAL AND LOCAL

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8
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Depress the CNS, alleviate pain & cause loss of consciousness

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GENERAL ANESTHETICS

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9
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Block Pain at the site where the drug is administered

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LOCAL

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