Stimulants

Question 1

slow messages between the body and brain

Answer 1

Depressants

Question 2

Signals from the eyes and other senses reach the brain slowly.

Answer 2

Depressants

Question 3

Heart rate drops, leaving the body with less energizing oxygen.

Answer 3

Depressants

Question 4

Breathing rate decreases: risk of lung infections rises.

Answer 4

Depressants

Question 5

Messages to muscles are siower; arms and legs can’t move well.

Answer 5

Depressants

Question 6

create fake messages in the brain, telling the body that it’s under stress

Answer 6

Stimulants

Question 7

Blood to skin decreases: the body is lass able to cool itself. Overheating is a risk

Answer 7

Stimulants

Question 8

Heart rate speeds up. Blood vessels to the heart constrict.

Answer 8

Stimulants

Question 9

the liver releases sugar into the blood, reducing the body’s energy stores.

Answer 9

Stimulants

Question 10

if real stress occurs, the body won’t e able to respond.

Answer 10

Stimulants

Question 11

Numerous drugs can stimulate the CNS, but medically approved use of these drugs is limited to the treatment of

Answer 11

ADHD, narcolepsy, respiratory distress, obesity

Question 12

These drugs can calm hyperkinetic children and help them focus on one activity for a longer period

Answer 12

CNS Stimulants

Question 13

they redirect and excite arousal stimuli from the RAS

Answer 13

CNS Stimulants

Question 14

Active as both cortical and RAS stimulants possibly by increasing catecholamine release from presynaptic neurons.

Answer 14

CNS Stimulants

Question 15

are able to increase stimulation of postsynaptic neurons.

Answer 15

CNS Stimulants

Question 16

the paradoxical calming effect of these drugs in hyperkinetic children is thought to be related to the increased stimulation of the immature RAS leading to an ability to be more selective in response to coming stimuli.

Answer 16

CNS Stimulants

Question 17

Indication of CNS Stimulants

Answer 17

for the treatment of ADHD and narcolepsy

Question 18

True or False
CNS are used to control behavior with dementia

Answer 18

FALSE

Question 19

common reaction/adverse effects of CNS Stimulants

Answer 19

skin rashes

Question 20

CNS Stimulants

Answer 20

Amphetamine
Amphetamine like drugs
Anorexiant
Analeptic
Respiratory CNS Stimulant
Ergot Alkaloids
Selective Serotonin Receptor Agonists

Question 21

Amphetamines

Answer 21

Amphetamine
Dextroamphetamine
Methampethamine

Question 22

Adverse Reactions of Amphetamines

Answer 22

Dry mouth
Anorexia
Weight loss
Diarrhea
Constipation
Impotence

Question 23

Administer CNS Stimulants before ___ to avoid ________

Answer 23

6pm; insomnia

Question 24

for CNS Stimulants, monitor for

Answer 24

CBC, weight, ECG

Question 25

in monitoring for patien taking amphetamines, report for

Answer 25

extreme restlessness/insomnia

Question 26

amphetamine like drugs

Answer 26

methylphenidate
atomoxetine
modafinil

Question 27

produces cns and respiratory stimulation with weak sympathomimtic activity

Answer 27

amphetamine like drugs

Question 28

contraindications/cautiong for amphetamine like drugs:

Answer 28

hyperexcitable states

Question 29

Adverse reactions of
Amphetamine-Like Drugs

Answer 29

Hyperactivity
Insomnia
Restlessness
Tremors
Anorexia
Sudden death

Question 30

Analeptics

Answer 30

caffeine
theophylline

Question 31

Affects brainstem, spinal cord, and cerebral cortex.
Relaxes bronchial smooth muscle, increases heart rate and blood pressure, stimulates respirations.

Answer 31

Analeptics

Question 32

use for newborns with apnea

Answer 32

Analeptics

Question 33

Respiratory CNS Stimulants

Answer 33

Doxapram

Question 34

Low dose of the drug stimulates carotid receptors; higher dose of the drug stimulates respiratory center in the medulla which produces,generalized CNS stimulation

Answer 34

Doxapram

Question 35

Preventive treatments for Migraine

Answer 35

beta blockers
anticonvulsans
tricyclic antidepressants