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Nursing
Undergraduate 2
02/26/2012

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Term
Asthma
Definition
Chronic condition of the lungs
-Constriction (reversible)
-Inflammation (treatable)
Term
endogenous bronchodilators
Definition
epinephrine (b-2 effect)
prostaglandins
Term
asthma sensitive to what bronchodilators
Definition
ACh/muscarinic agonists
histamine
Term
anti-inflammatories
Definition
corticosteroid
leukotriene modifiers
IgE antibodies
Term
vaccines to help asthma
Definition
pneumovax
pertussis
influenza
Term
therapy for asthma
Definition
rapid-acting adrenergic bronchodilator
inhaled corticosteroid
oral steroid
Term
intermittent asthma
Definition
Symptoms < 2d/wk
Night-time awakenings < 2x/month
Rescue use for symptom control <2d/wk
Interference with normal activity None
no treatment done
Term
Mild asthma
Definition
Symptoms >2d/wk
Night-time awakenings 3-4x/month
Rescue use for symptom control >2d/wk
Interference with normal activity Minor
treatment: inhaled corticosteroid (low dose)
Term
Moderate asthma
Definition
Symptoms daily
Night-time awakenings >1x/week
Rescue use for symptom control: not more than once/day
Interference with normal activity: some limitation
treatment: Inhaled corticosteroid (low-moderate dose) + Long acting B-agonist
Term
Severe asthma
Definition
Symptoms : throughout the dat
Night-time awakenings: often 7x/week
Rescue use for symptom control: several times a day
Interference with normal activity: extremely limited
Treatment: Inhaled corticosteroid (high dose) + Long acting B-agonist + Oral steroid (prn)
Term
corticosteroids
Definition
(glucocorticoids)
preferred drug for treating asthma
CNS effect!!!! but less if inhaled
ONLY decreases inflammation
Term
corticosteroids and cortisol
Definition
stops adrenal medulla from making cortisol
result: helps immune system and decreases gluconeogenesis
Term
corticosteroid SE
Definition
Na/H2O retention
Altered fat, protein, glucose metabolism
Long term ↓ of endogenous cortisol production, release, regulation
Immunosuppression
CNS/mood changes
Attention deficits, memory deficits, mania, and immune suppression
Term
corticosteroid: oral
Definition
for severe
difficult to discontinue
Term
prototype for inhaled steroid
Definition
Beclomethasone (Vanceril)
Term
Beclomethasone
Definition
(Vanceril)
anti-inflammatory
profylaxis NOT rescue
Term
Beclomethasone SE
Definition
(Vanceril)
Hoarseness, cough
Thrush (tell them to rinse their mouth after)
Term
Oral vs inhaled
Definition
Oral: systemic effect-suppresses the adrenal medulla
inhaled: no systemic effect
when you switch: be careful because you wont have cortisol so you wont have response to stress
Term
Prototype for Leukotriene modifiers
(less effective than corticosteroids-produce inflammation & activate immune system-cause constriction)
Definition
Montelukast (Singular)
Term
Montelukast
Definition
(Singular)
block receptor, interrupt inflammatory process
not bronchodilator
control therapy only! modest effect-helper
Term
Montelukast USES
Definition
(Singular)
alternative to inhaled steroid
supplement to inhaled steroid
Term
Sympathomymetic Drugs for Asthma
(Selective B-2 Agonists)
Definition
Albuterol (Proventil)
Salmeterol (Serevent)
Term
Albuterol
Definition
(Proventil)
bronchodilate
no antiinflammatory action
RESCUE drug!
Term
Salmeterol
Definition
(Serevent)
slow onset, long duration
NOT rescue
NOT a substitute for corticosteroids (use first then you use LABA)
Term
Salmeterol USE
Definition
(Serevent)
Moderate-persistent
Severe-persistent
Adjunct to steroid
Term
Salmeterol CI
Definition
(Serevent)
not using a corticosteroid before!!
YOU HAVE TO!
Term
Sympathomymetic problems
Definition
tolerance
side effects
Term
sympathomymetic tolerance
Definition
Long-term use and/or overuse
Lose efficacy in severe hypoxia, acidosis
Term
Sympathomymetic SE
Definition
Cardiac/cardiovascular
Skeletal muscle tremor
Metabolic problems
Term
Overuse of rescue inhaler
Definition
More than once a day
More than twice a week
Refill more than twice a year
Term
lesser used asthma drugs
Definition
Isoproterenol
Ephedrine
Epinephrine
Term
Omalizumab
Definition
(Xolair)
severe ALLERGIC asthma not controlled by corticosteroids
stops IgE
has to be given in physicians office and stay for 2-4 hrs
Term
Methylxanthines
prototype
Definition
related to caffeine-tea with cold-bronchodilates
prototype: Theophylline
Term
Theophylline
Definition
CNS, CV, GI SEs
mild-moderate relaxation of airway
dose-body weight
LOW TI
Term
Antimuscarinics
Definition
decrease ACh-bronchoconstrict and mediate mucus secretion (makes mucus super thick and sticky-make it worse)
Term
drugs to avoid with Asthma
Definition
B-blockers: bronchoconstriction
Muscarinic agonists: bronchoconstriction
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors: bronchspasms
Antimuscarinics: Dry up secretions
Diuretics: Dries up secretions
Iffy-nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories: Stop prostaglandins (Prostaglandins are natural bronchodilators)
Term
Histamine
Definition
local hormone
mast cells
trigger inflammatory process
regulate gastric secretions-H2 receptor
CNS neurotransmitter
Autoimmune-MS, RA
reproduction-testes & endometrium-break down & suppression of function
Term
histamine & blood flow
Definition
not vascular-doesnt affect BP
on post capillary venuoles-close to surface
permeable-nose drips
Term
mast cells release things that cause...
Definition
bronchial constriction, inflammation, and dilate blood vessels
Term
histamine release
-physiologic
-drug-induced
-other
Definition
physiologic-gastric acid secreting cells and brain cells
drug-induced-tubocurarine, morphine, plant toxins, animal venoms (bees)
other-trauma and burns
Term
H1 receptor
Definition
Smooth muscle: Bronchoconstriction/vasodilation
Endothelium: Separation of endothelial cells (hives, pain, itching allergic rhinitis)
Central nervous system: Motion sickness and Sleep regulation (Benadryl)
Term
H2 receptor
Definition
Parietal cells: Stimulate gastric acid secretion
Vascular smooth muscle cells: Vasodilation
Term
H3 receptor
Definition
CNS: Decreased neurotransmitter
PNS: release: Histamine, acetylcholine, norepinephrine, & serotonin
Term
H4 receptor
Definition
Chemotaxis
Term
microvascular effects of histamine
Definition
arterioles dilate more than venules
cap inflow > outflow = ^ pressure
fluid and protein leak out-local swelling
Term
antihistamines
-h1 blocker
-h2 blocker
Definition
h1 blocker: Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
h2 blocker: Cimetidine (Tagamet)-used infrequently-DDI-CD450 system
-all competitive antagonists!!
Term
h1 blocker
-1st generation
-2nd generation
Definition
1st gen: cross BBB, older, OTC, cough and flu meds, induce sleep, but causes dry nose
2nd gen: no BBB, newer, narrow spectrum which is better
Term
diphenhydramine
Definition
(Benadryl)
1st gen
block h1
atropine-like actions (blocks ACh-dont use with glaucoma)
sedating
stop itching-anesthetic agent
Term
diphenhydramine USES
Definition
mild allergy
sedative/hypnotic
anesthetic
manages parkinson's fine tremor
treats side effects of antipsychotics
Term
h1 blockers SE
Definition
same as atropine + sedation, crosses BBB so confusion, delusion, hallucination (on BEERS list)
Term
h1 blockers CI
Definition
MAOI and anticholinergic effects
Term
h1 blockers OD
Definition
same as atropine + (confusion, hallucination, seizure, coma)
Adults – progressive CNS depression → coma, seizures
Children – seizures come quickly
Term
h1 blockers TX of OD
Definition
same as atropine
More as OTC than prescription
NO ANTIDOTE
Treatment to atropine is physostigmine
Treat overdose by treating symptoms-Regular NG tube will not work because it is too small (pills will not work) so another thing they can do is drink charcoal
Term
2nd generation h1 blockers
Definition
Fexofenadine (Allegra)
Loratadine (Claritin)
Desloratadine (Clarinex)
Cetrizine (Zrytec)
-no atropine like SE/CI
-use allergy
OK for asthmatic patients
Term
h2 receptor
Definition
gastric acid production (vagus nerve)-parietal cells
-2 ways-direct stimulation or histamine
Term
h2 blockers
Definition
Cimetidine (Tagamet), Ranitidine (Zantac)(most common), Nizatidine (Axid), Famotidine (Pepcid)-all OTC
-start with Ranitidine
Term
h2 blocker USES
Definition
suppress gastric acid secretion for peptic ulcer disease and GERDs
Term
local anesthetics
Definition
reduce unpleasant sensations-localized region without LOC
infiltration is most common route-inject into area
Term
2 classes of LA
Definition
Amides & Esters
Term
prototype for Amides
Definition
Lidocaine (Xylocaine)
Term
Lidocaine
Definition
(Xylocaine)
-fast, low toxicity, low risk for allergy
-most used
-inactivated in LIVER
Term
other Amides
Definition
Bupivacaine (Marcaine)
Mepivacaine (Carbocaine)
Prilocaine (Citanest)
Term
Prototype for Esters
Definition
Procaine (Novocaine)
Term
Procaine
Definition
(Novocaine)
-not used much
-not potent
-slow onset
Term
other Esters
Definition
Clorprocaine (Nesacaine)
Tetracaine (Pontocaine)
Benzocaine
Cocaine
Term
LA facts
Definition
-prevent depolarization
-all nerves can be depressed if dose too ^
-slower rate of metabolism-faster onset, last longer, ^ potency & toxicity
Term
LA and vasoconstriction
Definition
little epinephrine causes this-keep blood from moving the LA
-shortens onset, lasts longer, ^ intensity, may not be safe
Term
LA toxicity
Definition
CV depression
depressant effect on ventilator control center of the brain
seizures/convulsants
Term
Cocaine
Definition
LA for nose/eye surgery
Powerful cerebral cortical stimulant
Intrinsic sympathomimetic activity
NEVER use with vasoconstrictor
Term
Benzocaine
Definition
Main ingredient in OTC anesthetic products (for skin rashes etc)
Term
depression
-low levels of monoamine neurotransmitters (3)
Definition
Serotonin (5-HT)
Norepinephrine (NE)
Dopamine (DA)
Term
Classes of antidepressants
Definition
SSRI
Tricyclics
Atypical agents
MAOI
Term
SSRI
Definition
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
-new, most widely used
only affect serotonin
EXPENSIVE
Term
Tricyclics
Definition
was most widely used
cheaper
a lot of side effects and DDIs
Term
MAOI
Definition
monoamine oxidase inhibitor
-old and new agents
-DDIs and drug-food interactions!
--no cheese, fava beans, or wine
Term
antidepressant USE
-primary
-other
Definition
primary: depression (melancholia), anxiety, panic attach, OCD
other: mood stabilizer, epilepsy, chronic pain, migraine
Term
antidepressant EFFECTS
Definition
reverse depression s/s: slow onset (2-4 weeks), months to reach optimal effect
^risk of suicide: gain energy to be able to kill self
Term
prototype for SSRIs
(bone mass loss-osteoporosis)
Definition
fluoxetine (Prozac)
Term
fluoxetine
Definition
(Prozac)
dec serotonin reuptake -> ^ postsynaptic serotonin levels -> decrease symptoms
Term
fluoxetine USES
Definition
(Prozac)
major depressive disorder
obsessive-compulsive disorder
bulimia nervosa
premenstrual dysphoric disorder
panic disorder
Term
fluoxetine SE
Definition
(Prozac)
most common-sexual dysfunction
weight gain
serotonin syndrome
withdrawal syndrome
hyponatremia-dysfunction of kidneys and nervous system
suicide risk
Term
serotonin syndrome (4 causes)
Definition
too much serotonergic transmission
-agitation, confusion, anxiety, hallucinations, myocolonus (ataxia) incoordination, hyperreflexia, tremor, fever
DDI between SSRI and MAOI
-MAOI inhibit deactivation of serotonin
citalopram (celexa) and omeprazole
-compete for p450 and beats it
Triptan meds
-migraine headaches
Term
tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
-prototype
Definition
block reuptake of norepinephrine
Imipramine (Tofranil)
Term
Imipramine
Definition
(Tofranil)
older, cheaper
block muscarinic receptors-anticholenergic SE
dec uptake of NE
safe in elderly
inhibit sodium (fluid) and calcium (muscle contraction)
Term
Imipramine USES
Definition
(Tofranil)
depression, bipolar, neuropathic pain, and insomnia
Term
Imipramine SE
Definition
(Tofranil)
CNS:sedation, mania, seizure
Peripheral: anticholenergic effects
CV: OH and tachycardia
sexual dysfunction
yawngasm
Term
TCA toxicity
Definition
atropine poisoning
-hot as a furnace, red as a beat, dry as a bone
-delirium
-seizures
treat symptoms
Term
Atypical antidepressants
prototypes
Definition
Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
Mirtazapine (Remeron)
SNRIs
Term
Bupropion MOA
Definition
(Wellbutrin)
dopamine uptake (reward, motivation, memory, and learning)
Term
Bupropion USES
Definition
(Wellbutrin)
Major depressive disorder
Seasonal affective disorder
Smoking cessation
Female hypoactive sexual disorder: Menopausal disorder
Term
Bupropion SE
Definition
(Wellbutrin)
No weight gain
No sexual dysfunction
Seizures
Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq), Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
Term
Mirtazapine MOA
Definition
(Remeron)
^ release of serotonin and NE and block histamine
Term
Mirtazapine USES
Definition
(Remeron)
give at night!
-depression, insomnia, weight loss
Term
SNRI prototype
Definition
Venlafaxine (Effexor)
-as effective as SSRI but not as safe
Term
Venlafaxine SE
Definition
(Effexor)
nausea, headache, anorexia, sweating, insomnia
Term
Venlafaxine CI
Definition
(Effexor)
SSRI-just be cautious!
MAOIs-NEVER
Term
MAOI
prototype
Definition
isocarboxazid (Marplan)
selegiline (Emsam)-transdermal form (less systemic effects, release slow, compliance is hard)
Term
isocarboxazid
selegiline
MOA
Definition
(Marplan)
(Emsam)
-inhibit inactivation of monoamines (NE, DA, 5-HT) and does not decrease the release of them
Term
isocarboxazid
selegiline
USES
Definition
(Marplan)
(Emsam)
SEVERE refractory depression (bad SE)
Term
MAOI limitations
Definition
Hypotension (common/usually severe)
Hypertensive crises from drug-drug interactions and drug-food interactions
NEVER use with SSRI
Term
Antipsychotic Agents used for
Definition
SEVER psychiatric disorders
Term
mood stabilizer/antipsychtic
(old drug)
Definition
Lithium
Term
Lithium
Definition
treat bipolar disorder-best!
Term
Lithium
-most effective
-less effective
Definition
Most effective – grandiosity, mania, flight of ideas, irritability, anxiety
Less effective – insomnia, psychomotor excitation, assaultive behavior, difficulty concentrating/distractability
Term
Lithium MOA
Definition
unclear-may alter electrical activity
LOW TI!!
Term
Lithium CI
Definition
Cardiac, renal, thyroid disease
Pregnancy, breast feeding
Dementia
Neurological disorders
Myasthenia gravis
Term
Lithium Blood Levels
Definition
Normal levels: fine hand tremor, mild thirst, polyuria, mild nausea, weight gain
Slightly elevated levels: N/V/D, thirst, slurred speech, muscle weakness
Moderately elevated levels: coarse hand tremor, persistent GI disturbances, EEG changes, mental confusion, incoordination
Severely elevated levels: severe hypotension, severe polyuria, serious EEG changes, stupor, coma, death
Term
Lithium Education
Definition
Diuretics contraindicated
6-8 glasses water daily
Do not restrict sodium (4-5 gms daily)
Take with food
Report nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Term
Antipsychotics USE
Definition
schizophrenia
o Altered thought processes, disconnect from reality
o Sensory perceptual alteration
o Reduce relapse
o Reduce violent and aggressive behavior
o Improve ADLs and sleep patterns
o CANNOT cure schizophrenia-treat some symptoms
Term
Antipsychotics MOA
Definition
block dopamine in basal ganglia, muscarinic, ACh, and NE
Term
Antipsychotics SE
Definition
Anticholenergic: dry mouth&skin, tachycardia, constipation, urinary problems
Extrapyramidal side effects: acute dystonic reactions, akathisia (pace), akinesia, parkinsonism (tremors), tardive dyskinesia (involntary movement of face), hypotension, tachycardia, gynecomastia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Term
neuroleptic malignant syndrome
S/S
Definition
Mental Changes
Rigidity, hyperreflexia
Hyperthermia
Diaphoresis
Tachypnea
Autonomic dysfunction: Hypotensive, tachycardic
Agitation
^ potassium, decrease sodium, and ^ WBC count
Term
neuroleptic malignant syndrome
RISK FACTORS
Definition
Young adulthood
Dehydration
Male sex
Alcoholism
Organic brain syndrome
Prev. brain injury
Parkinson’s disease
Iron deficiency
Catatonia
Coadministration lithium
Withdrawal from anticholinergics
Term
neuroleptic malignant syndrome
TREATMENT
Definition
Stop drug, pt goes to ICU, fever (antipyretics), increased potassium (give fluid to dilute it and decrease it), heparin (CK and rhabdomyolosis), and treat muscle rigidity
Term
1st gen antipsychotics
Definition
now 2nd choice
high potency-more early EPS
less sedation, orthostatic hypotension, and anticholenergic effects-SE not as bad
and medium and low potency
Term
high potency prototype
Definition
Haloperidol (Haldol)
Term
Haloperidol USES
Definition
(Haldol)
agitation, schizo, acute psychosis outbreak
Term
Haloperidol SE
Definition
(Haldol)
EPS, TB, gynecomastia, galactorrhea, prolonged OT interval
Term
Low potency prototype
Definition
chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
most effective but BAD SE
Term
chlorpromazine USES
Definition
(Thorazine)
Schizophrenia
Psychotic disorders
Shizoaffective disorder
Suppression of emesis
Relief of intractable hiccups
Term
chlorpromazine SIDE EFFECTS
Definition
(Thorazine)
Sedation
Orthostatic hypotension
Anticholinergic effects
EPS (low risk)
TD
Term
2nd generation antipsychotics (atypical)
prototype
Definition
clozapine (Clozaril)
Term
clozapine
-FDA used
-non approved uses
Definition
(Clozaril)
FDA:resistant schizo
non-FDA: bipolar, dyskinesiasin Parkinson’s, behavior from denentia, BPSD
Term
clozapine MOA
Definition
(Clozaril)
block receptor for dopamine and serotonin
Term
clozapine SE
Definition
(Clozaril)
orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia, weight gain, metabolic syndrome, sialorrhea, sedation & constipation
Term
clozapine DISADVANTAGES
Definition
(Clozaril)
increased seizure risk, potentially fatal myocarditis(rare), risk of agranulocytosis
Term
clozapine MONITORING
Definition
(Clozaril)
blood glucose, lipids, LFTs (liver function), weight, *WBC& neurologic function*
Term
Other atypical antipsychotics
Definition
Risperidone (Risperdal)
Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
Ziprasidone (Geodon)
Aripirazole (Abilify)
Term
Risperidone (Risperdal)
Definition
autistic disorder
psychotic depression
Tics
Term
Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
Definition
agitation from schizo&bipolar disorder
chronic pain, n/v with chemo
Term
Quetiapine (Seroquel)
Definition
OCD
Term
Ziprasidone (Geodon)
Definition
prolongation of QI interval
Term
pediatric therapy
-uses
-SE
-1st choice
-Abilify
-Monitoring
Definition
-Autism, bipolar, schizophrenia, severe disruptive & aggressive behavior disorders
-SE same as adult
-Risperdal is 1st choice
-Abilify: less weight gain and more activating than sedating
-weight, BP, lipid & glucose
Term
worst side effects-what med?
Definition
Clozaril
Term
Summary-antipsychotics
Definition
Atypical antipsychotics have less movement side effects than typical antipsychotics.-First generation = worse
The side effect profiles of atypical antipsychotics often limit their use. May be necessary in elderly and children-just be careful!
There is a place in therapy for antipsychotics other than just schizophrenia.
Pros and cons must be weighed in the decision to use atypical antipsychotics.
There are times when atypical antipsychotic use is warranted in elderly, adults, adolescents and children.
Term
normal brain vs. parkinson's brain
Definition
normal
-Dopaminergic inhibition = cholinergic excitation
Parkinson's
-Dopaminergic inhibition > cholinergic excitation
Term
drug approaches
Definition
^ dopamine or dec ACh (antimuscarinic)
Term
main drug categories
Definition
dopaminergics and centrally-acting antimuscarinics
Term
Dopaminergics (4)
Definition
Pramipexole: Dopamine receptor agonist
Levodopa: makes more DA
Entacapone, carbidopa: inhibit breakdown of L=DOPA
Seligiline: inhibits breakdown of DA -DRUG OF COICE
Term
Pramipexole
-USES-alone
- with L-DOPA
-Mechanism
Definition
(Miraprex)
-alone for: young pt, early disease
-with LDOPA for: severe and when LDOPA loses effectiveness
-Mechanism: stimulates DA receptors in brain-doesn't ^ DA
Term
Pramipexole SE
Definition
(Miraprex)
nausea, dizzy, daytime sleepiness, constipation, muscle weakness, hallucination
with Levodopa: ^risk hypotension, dyskinesias, hallucinations, and psychosis
Term
Levodopa (LDOPA, Lardopa, Dopar)
-metabolism
-uses
Definition
-metabolism: in brain and outside of brain-DA formed outside cannot cross BBB-98% metabolized in gut-bad!
-use: PD (cant treat drug induced PD), severe or doesn't respond to Mirapex
Term
Oral Levodopa
Definition
only 2% gets to brain
causes side effects
Term
Carbidopa
Definition
combined with levodopa to dec metabolism-gets ~30% instead of 2%
less SE
Term
Levodopa SE-short term
Definition
n/v, OH, palpitations, dysrhythmias, dyskinesia, anxiety, insomnia, hallucinations, psychosis
Term
what happens when you are on levodopa for a long period of time? (3)
Definition
wearing off phenomenon
on-off phenomenon
secondary levodopa failure
Term
wearing-off phenomenon
Definition
Give dose-good effect-wears off before next dose is given
Increase FREQUENCY
Term
On-off phenomena
Definition
Good control to bad control really quickly in a matter of minutes
Term
Secondary levodopa failure
Definition
After years of good efficacy, levodopa gradually loses its effectiveness over a period of months, eventually not seeming to control symptoms well at all
Just doesn’t work anymore
Term
Levodopa DDI
Definition
Potentiates: cardiac stimulates and antihypertensives
Possible hypertensive crises w/ MAOIs. Sellegeline can act as an MAOI so it is contraindicated
Decrease effectiveness of anticonvulsants-Alter seizure threshold-More prone to seizures
Term
COMT inhibitor
prototype
Definition
Entacapone (Comtan)
Term
Entacapone
Definition
(Comtan)
inactivates LDOPA outside dopaminergic neurons-more LDOPA to cross the BBB
use only with LDOPA
doesn't cross BBB
Term
MAO-A & MAO-B
Definition
MAO-A: outside the brain-Selegiline doesn’t affect
MAO-B: in brain (exrapyramidal system)-Selegiline affects this
Term
Selegiline
Definition
(Eldepryl)-MAOI
selective for MAO-B
dec metabolic inactivation of DA by MAO-^ed DA dec.s parkinsonism
adjunct to levodopa for advanced PD
SE and DDI same as other MAOIs
Term
Central Acting Antimuscarinics
Definition
Trihexyphenidyl (artane)
Benztropine (Cogentin)
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
-Block ACh muscarinic receptors → better balance between DA and ACh
Term
antimuscarinic uses
Definition
alone for mild PD
adjunct to levodopa/dopaminergic agents for moderate to advanced s/s, tx EPS caused by 1st gen antipsychotic drugs
Term
Antimuscarinics/Antiparkinson Drug SEs and CIs
Definition
Atropine-like effects
CNS: Drowsiness, confusion, hallucination
ANS: Dry mouth, urinary retention, blurred vision-Hydrate them, scheduled toileting (q2h), get glasses!
Term
benzodiazepines used for
Definition
CNS depression
Term
CNS depressants
Definition
relieve anxiety, manage sleep, treat seizures, before/during anesthesia
Term
GABA
Definition
main inhibitory neurotransmitter in CNS
brain and spinal cord depression
dec neuron function
Term
GHB
Definition
Gamma Hydroxybutyrate
-crosses BBB-metabolized to GABA=CNS depression
-use sedative, hypnotic, anesthetic (date rape drug!)
-with ETOH causes worse CNS depression
-illegal in US
Term
benzodiazepines
Definition
hangover effect, potentiate actions of GABA
advantages:no p450 (few DDI), high TI, low tolerance risk
-slow onset
-fast onset
-parenteral
Term
slow onset benzo
Definition
long duration, longer onset
use-anxiety&sedation NOT sleep
Term
fast onset benzo
Definition
short duration, short onset
use-hypnosis&sleep
Term
parenteral benzo
Definition
use-adjust to anestesia, treat seizures, acute anxiety/agitation
Term
benzo anxiolytics (anxiety)
(2 drugs)
Definition
Diazepam (Valium)
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Term
Benzo anxiolytics
Definition
preferred for anxiet, sedation, ^ risk for seizure in pt with hx of epilepsy, widely misused
Term
benzo hypnotics
(3 drugs)
Definition
^ risk of hangover
-Flurazepam (Dalmane): Not used much anymore, bad hangover effects
-Temazepam (Restoril): sleeping aid
-Triazolam (Halcion): Not used much anymore
Term
benzo hypnotic
-facts
Definition
induce sleep, vivid nightmares, daytime drowsiness
-abrupt discontinuation: worse insomnia, weaning may take months
Term
benzo
-other uses
Definition
-preanesthetic: calm people
-conscious sedation: Midazolam (Versed) + Fentanyl (pain meds) no effect on ventilation, given ^ dose & together produces amnesia for colonoscopy
-antegrade amnesia-versed
-relieve muscle strain-valium
-anticonvulsant-ativan
Term
benzo
-SE
Definition
ataxia, cognitive impairment, confusion
Term
benzo
-toxicity & treatment of OD
Definition
oral: deep sleep, CV and resp. depression
oral + CNS depressant: ^ risk resp arrest, CV depression, death
IV: resp/CV depression, arrest
treat: flumazenil (Romazicon) (Narcan does NOT work)
Term
benzo
-Concerns
Definition
tolerance
physical dependence
treat: only use 2-6 weeks & pt ed
Term
benzo-like hypnotics
-used
-3 drugs
Definition
-ONLY sleep NOT anxiety
-Sonata, Ambien, Lunesta
Term
Barbiturate USES
Definition
sleep, anxiety, anesthesia
dec cerebral edema, psych, neurology, phenobarbital-status epilepticus
Term
Barbiturate PROBLEMS
Definition
low TI, many DDIs, ^ risk independence and abuse behaviors, similar to alcohol
Term
other CNS depressants
Definition
1st gen antihistamine
trazodone (desyrel)
ETOH
Term
1st gen antihistamines
Definition
Benadryl-OTC
Term
trazodone (desyrel)
Definition
depression and sleep problems
-good for elderly
-no hangover
Term
ETOH
Definition
dose-dependent depression, tolerance, dependence, withdrawal, hepatotoxicity, DDI
Term
CNS stimulants-schedule 2 drug
-indirect acting sympathomimetics
Definition
Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine)
Amphetamine mixture (Adderall)
Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
Term
Amphetamine mixture (Adderall)
Definition
for hyperactivity disorder
low dose activate
high dose-cerebral cortico stimulation, increase arousal from coma, dec appetite
Term
CNS stimulants
-use
Definition
narcolepsy, morbid obesity, ADD, ADHD
Term
CNS stimulants
-SE
Definition
seizures
and indirect acting sympathomimetic SE
Term
CNS stimulants
-Abuse potential
Definition
very high, tolerance develops quickly
Term
opioid
Definition
action drug similar to morphine
opiate-similar to opium
Term
endogenous opioid peptides
Definition
our body makes ourselves-opiate-like properties
-endorphines
Term
narcotics
Definition
opioids-CNS depressants
any medication that causes dependence
Term
Main drug groups
(3)
Definition
pure opioid agonists
mixed agonist
pure opioid antagonist
Term
pure opioid agonists
Definition
Morphine
-Stimulate mu and kappa receptors
Term
mixed agonist
Definition
Pentazocine
-Block mu receptors
-Stimulate kappa receptors (weakly)
Term
pure opioid antagonist
Definition
naloxone (Narcan)
-Block mu and kappa receptors
Term
classification of controlled substance
Definition
schedule 1-4
1-no approved medical use, illegal, marijuana-cancer pain and glaucoma
2-4 have potential for abuse (4 is lowest)
Term
Morphine (pure opioid agonist)
-pharmacokinetics
Definition
absorbed well from injection site
oral: not good
-first pass metabolism, needs 6x the dose, slow onset
Term
Morphine
-SE
Definition
used for moderate->severe pain
euphoria, dysphoria, sedation, drowsy, ventilatory depression (if head injury, do not give morphine-high CO2), ^ ICP, constipation, urinary retention, biliary tract spasm, vasodilation-hypotension, miosis, emesis, antitussive (stop coughing-bad for asthma)
Term
Morphine
-for MI
Definition
reduce discomfort, anxiety, lowers BP-vasodilates, reduce cardiac workload, and reduce pulmonary congestion
Term
TI
barbiturate/alcohol vs opioid
Definition
barbiturate/alcohol-TI ^ but lethal dose does not-lowers TI so margin of safety decreases!
opioid-TI and lethal dose ^ so margine of safety stays the same
Term
opioid OB
Definition
ventilatory depression
-tolerance: requires larger dose, SE not affected by tolerance
-dependence: occurs when abruptly discontinued
-withdrawal: intensity is proportional to dose, rarely fatal
Term
Other Pure Opioid Agonists
Definition
Meperidine (Demerol)
Codeine/Hydrocodone (lortab, vicodin)
Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)
Methadone (Dolophine)
Propoxyphene (Darvon)
Oxycodone
Fantanyl
Term
Meperidine (Demerol)
Definition
gallbladder disease
short term
moderate to sever pain
MAOI-possible fatal reaction
Term
Codeine/Hydrocodone (lortab, vicodin)
Definition
mild to moderate pain
enhanced by ASA, APAP
Term
Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)
Definition
severe pain
10x more potent than morphine
Term
Methadone (Dolophine)
Definition
same potency as morphine
better than morphine for oral
long duration
Term
Propoxyphene (Darvon)
Definition
recalled due to risk of CV event
Term
Oxycodone
Definition
schedule 2-risk for abuse
Oxycoton-sustained release form
moderate to severe pain
deadly if OD
Term
Fentanyl
Definition
100x more potent than morphine!!
-sublimaze: given with Versed for conscious sedation
-Oralet: lollipop-chronic pain and cancer
-duragesic: patch-chronic pain (72 hours) not for break-through pain
Term
Mixed opioid agonist-antagonist
prototype
Definition
Pentazocine (Talwin)
AKA partial opioid agonist: weak agonist effect
mild to moderate pain
dec cardiac output
precaution: dont give with pure opioid agonist, may induce withdrawal
Term
opioid antagonist
Definition
Naloxone (Narcane)
OD-you know its opioid OD if you give Narcane and they wake up.
speed recovery of spontaneous ventilation
very short half life so you dose them a lot more
they will be in terrible pain!!
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