CNS stimulants
drugs that stimulate a specific area of the brain or spinal cord
ADHD
primary symptoms
inappropriate ability to maintain attention span or the presence of hyperactivity and impulsivity
Amphetamines: methylphenidate (ritalin)
MONITOR PATIENT FOR SUICIDAL IDEALTIONS
amphetamines
stimmlate areas of the brain associated with mental alertness (cerebral cortex and the thalmus)
cns effcets
- mood elevation or euphoria
- increased mental alertness and capacity for work
- decreased fatigue and dorwsiness
- prolonged wakefulness
narcolepsy
incurable neurologic conditon in which patients unexpectedly fall asleep in the middle of normal activities.
cataplexy
sudden acute skeletal muscle weakness
modafinil
used for improvement of wakefulness in patients with excessive daytime sleepiness associated with narcolepsy and with shift work sleep disorder
drugs for ADHD
LAST daily dose should be given 4-6 hours before bedtime to reduce insomnia
t/f
do not give stimulants to someone with anorexia but can give to someone who binge eats
true
anorexiants
used to treat obesity, effectiveness has not been proven
with anorexiants facts
- avoid caffeine
- take in the am
- patient should still be exercising
orlistat (Xenical)
used to treat obesity
-inhibiting absorption of caloric intake from family feuds
-reduce dietary fat absorption
migraine last how long?
4-72 hours
migraine meds
-triptons
causing vasoconstriction/ reducing headache symptoms
imbalance of two neurotransmitters
- dopamine
- acetylcholine ACH
parkisons meds
used to slow progression of symptoms
amantodine
antiviral drug used for treatment of influenza
-works in the brain
-usually effective for only 6-12months
what's the biggest adverse effect of levodopa ?
brown sweat and urine
status epilepticus
medical emergency!!!!!!
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