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Amphetamines
Analeptics
Xanthines
Atomoxeline |
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Term
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Definition
1.) Increase norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin.
2.) Stimulate sympathetic nervous system
Results: mood elevation/euphoria, increase mental alertness, incr. capacity for work, decr. fatigue, prolonged wakefulness, & improve cognitive performance.
Schedule II Drug - dependence, drug abuse |
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Definition
| Amphetamines help reduce behavioral symptoms & improve cognitive performance. |
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Term
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Definition
1.) stimulate cerebral cortex
Results: incr mental alertness, decr drowsiness/fatigue.
Others: incr HR and CO, Diuresis, Incr secretion of pepsin & HCL |
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Term
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Definition
SLEEP DISORDER
-daytime sleep attacks
-muscle weakness
-hallucinations at onset of sleep
-nightimte sleep disturbances - quality |
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Definition
Prevent sleep deprivation
Promote regular sleeping/waking times |
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Term
| Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder |
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Definition
Neurobehavioral/Psychiatric Disorder that is common in children (before age 7)
Surfaces in classroom
Continues on to adulthood. |
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Indications
Why CNS Stimulants? |
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Definition
-ADHD
-Narcolepsy
OTHERS
-respiraoty depression
-produce wakefulness No-Dos |
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| Major goals for treatment |
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Definition
-USE SMALLEST DOSE
-REDUCE RISK FOR ABUSE |
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Term
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Definition
Cardiac Disorders (hypertwension, dysrythmias,angina)
Anxiety
Glaucoma
Hyperthyroidism
History of Drug Abuse |
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Definition
heart palpitations
insomnia
vomiting
fever
skin rash
excessive weight loss
dependence |
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Term
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Definition
-accurate med. diagnosis
-given early in day
-30 mintues before meals
-swallow whole
-be cautious in elderly |
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Definition
keep in cool environment
reduce stimuli
monitor hypertension |
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Term
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Definition
agitation
combative
hallucination
elevated temp
restlessness |
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Term
| Amphetamine & Methylphenidate |
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Definition
| used to treat ADHD & Narcolepsy |
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Term
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Definition
| second line drug for the treatment of ADHD in ppl with low risk for drug abuse and dependence compared with the other drugs used for ADHD. |
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Term
| Amphetamine, dextroamphetamine (dexedrine), and methamphetamine (desoxyn) |
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Definition
| Closely related drugs that share characteristics of amphetamines as a group. |
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