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Chapter 15Central Nervous System Stimulants
Pharmacology Test 1
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Nursing
Undergraduate 3
09/18/2012

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CNS stimulants treat two conditions:
Definition
ADHD, Narcolepsy
Term
What do CNS stimulants do? How do they act on the body?
Definition
CNS stimulants act by facilitating initiation and transmission of nerve impulses that excite other cells
Term

CNS stimulants:  Amphetamines

 what do they do?

Definition
increase the amount of norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin
Term

CNS stimulants: Xanthines

 what do they do?

Definition
stimulate cerebral cortex
Term
Indications for use of CNS stimulants:
Definition
treatment of narcolepsy, ADHD
Term

CONTRAindications to use

CNS stimulants

Definition
cardiovascular disease, anxiety or agitation, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism, history of drug abuse
Term

CNS Stimulant: Amphetamines 

Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)

 

 

 

Definition
for ADHD, Once a day dosing
Term

CNS Stimulant: Amphetamine 

Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine (Adderall) 

primarily used for?

Definition

 

treatment of ADHD

Term

CNS Stimulants:

other agents used for ADHD

(what are the drug names?)

Definition

methylphenidate (Ritalin)

 atomoxetine (Strattera)

Term

CNS stimulants:

Xanthines (stimulate cerebral cortex) 

3 examples?

Definition

Theophylline(respir. disorders-ashthma) 

Caffiene (most freq. used CNS stimulant) 

Modafinil (Provigil) -Narcolepsy

Term

CNS Stimulants: Xanthines 

Modafinil (Provigil)

 

 

Definition

 

used to treat narcolepsy and improve wakefulness in some sleep disorders

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