TOPIC 8-11 MEDS Flashcards
what are three types of date rape drugs
GHB
flunitrazepam
ketamine
what does GHB effect
the CNS
which date rape drug is hard to detect in a UA
GHB
why is GHB hard to detect on a UA
it clears from the body within hours
what can GHB be therapeutically used for
type 1 narcolepsy
what is dangerous to mix GHB with
alcohol
what type of medication is flunitrazepam
benzo
what is another name for flunitrazepam
forget drug
“roofies”
what is flunitrazepam FDA approved for
NO USE
what type of med is ketamine
hallucinogenic
psychedelic
dissociative
what is ketamine derived from
PCP
what is ketamine therapeutically used for
procedural sedation / anesthesia
which date rape drugs cause anterograde amnesia
ketamine and GHB
what date rape drug causes both retrograde and anterograde amnesia
flunitrazepam
what is anterograde amnesia
cant remember new info but can remember info from before the onset of amnesia
what is retrograde amnesia
can remember new info but not info from before onset of amnesia
what 3 types of meds are used for treatment of ASD
atypical antipsychotics
SSRIs
beta blockers
what behaviors do atypical antipsychotic meds reduce is ASD patients
aggressive and self harm behaviors
what behaviors do SSRIs and beta blockers reduce in ASD patients
obsessions and anxiety
what is the most effective / first line atypical antipsychotic used for ASD patients
risperidone
which two med classifications treat ADHD
CNS stimulants
non stimulants
what are 4 CNS stimulant meds used for ADHD treatment
methylphenidate
dexmethylphenidate
mixed amphetamine salts
lisdexamfetamine
what types of routes is methylphenidate available in
IR
ER
once daily oral liquid
chewable ER
ER transdermal patch
when would you give once daily ER methylphenidate (concerta)
first thing in the morning (12 hr before bed)
when would you give IR methylphenidate (ritalin)
6-8 hr before bed
(may have multiple doses per day = would change admin times)
what is an important side effect of ritalin to be aware of
insomnia
what meds are combined in the use of mixed amphetamine salts
dextroamphetamine and amphetamine
when would a client be given a non stimulant med over a CNS stimulant for ADHD treatment
if they are not responding to CNS stimulants or if it is preferred
what are three types of non stimulant meds for ADHD treatment
atomoxetine
clonidine
guanfacine
what type of med is atomoxetine
SNRI
what is an important side effect to be aware of when taking atomoxetine
can stunt growth !!!
what form is clonidine usually available in
ER
what type of med classification is clonidine and guanfacine
anti-hypertensive