SAS#10 Flashcards
Medically approve use of these drugs is limited to the treatment of attention deficit or hyperactivity disorder, narcolepsy, obesity and reversal of respiratory distress
CNS STIMULANTS
Unilateral throbbing (usually temporal), nausea vomiting photophobia
caused by inflammation and dilation of cranial blood vessels
MIGRAINE HEADACHE
Cause varying degrees of depression (reduction in functional activity)
CNS DEPRESSANTS
Broad classification of cns depressants
SEDATIVE HYPNOTICS
GENERAL ANESTHETICS & AESTHETICS
NARCOTIC AND NON-NARCOTIC ANALGESICS
ANTICONVULSANTS
ANTIPSYCHOTICS
ANTIDEPRESSANTS
Are a class of drugs that cause a dose-dependent depression of the cns function, inducing sedation, sleep, and unconsciousness with increasing dose.
SEDATIVE HYPNOTICS
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
ANESTHETICS
Classification of anesthetics
GENERAL AND LOCAL
Depress the CNS, alleviate pain & cause loss of consciousness
GENERAL ANESTHETICS
Block Pain at the site where the drug is administered
LOCAL