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Chapter 19:Central nervous Stimulants stimulants
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Pharmacology
Undergraduate 1
01/31/2012

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analeptics
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drugs that stimulate the respitratory center of the brain and cardiovascular system
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ADHD
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(attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity
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uses of CNS stimulants
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ADHD, respiratory depression, narcolepsy, sleep apnea, obesity, fatique
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A.R. of CNS stimulants
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CNS stimulation, headache, dizziness, apprehension, disorientation, hyperactivity, NV, cough, dyspnea, urinary retnetion, tachycardia, palpitations
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contraindictions of CNS stimulants
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convulsive disorders, ventilation disorders, cardiac problems, severe hypertension, hyperthyroidism, glaucoma(amphetamines), pregnancy, psychotic disorders
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precaustions of CNS stimulants
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-not recommended as treatmetn for depression
-amphetamines and anorexiants should not be taken concurrently w/n 14d of antidepressants
-resp. illness, renal/hepatic impairment, history of substance abuse, pregnant/lactating
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Interactions w/ CNS stimulants and:anesthetics, theophylline, oral contraceptives,
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inrease cardiac arryhthmias, increase hyperactive behavior/increase bm suppression/ototoxicity, decrease oral contraceptive effect,
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CNS stimulants diagnosis
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disturbed sleeping pattern, ineffective breathing pattern, inbalanced nutrition
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