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| What are central nervous system drus limited to the treatment of? |
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Definition
| ADHD, narcolepsy, obesity and reversal of respiratory distress. |
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| What are the marjor group of CNS stimulants? |
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Definition
| amphetamines, caffeine, and anorexiants |
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| What do amphetamines and caffeine do? |
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Definition
| They stimulate the cerebral cortex of the brain |
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| what do analeptics and caffeine do? |
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Definition
| they act on the brainstem and medulla to stimulate respiration |
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Definition
| the act to some degree on the cerebral cortex and on the hypothalamus to suppress appetite. |
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| What do amphetamines stimulate the release of? |
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Definition
| The nuerotransimitters norepinephrine and dopamine from the brain and sympathetic nervous system. |
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| What do amphetamines ordinarily cause? |
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Definition
| euphoria and alertness but they can also cause sleeplessness, restlessness, tremors and irritability |
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Term
| what has adderall, desedrine and desoxyn often prescribed for in some children? |
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Definition
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| What are ritalin and folcalin used for? |
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Definition
| they are used to increase a child's attention span and cognitive performance and decrease impulsiveness, hyeractivity and restlessness. |
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| what can ritalin also be used to treat besides ADHD? |
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Definition
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| What is provigil perscribed for |
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Definition
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| What is the most frequently prescribed drug to treat ADHD? |
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Definition
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| What is the main purpose of anorexiants |
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Definition
| they are used as an appetite suppressant. |
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Term
| pathophysiologically, what is a migrane? |
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Definition
| it is an inflammation ad dilation of the lood vessels in the cranium. |
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Term
| what are cluster headaches chacharcterized by? |
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Definition
| a severe unilateral nonthrobbing pain usually located around he eye. |
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Term
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Definition
| inattentiveness, inability to concentrate, reslessness, hyperactivity, inability to complete tasks and impulsivity |
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Definition
| It is a another name for ADHD |
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Term
| what are the drugs that are used to treat obesity? |
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Definition
| anorexiants such as dexedrine, dospan, tenuate, tepani, meridia, mazanor, sanorex, fastin, ionamin, zantryl, adipex-P and Xenical. |
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Term
| what is the patho of ADHD? |
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Definition
| Disregulation of transmitters serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine |
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| When does ADHD usually occur? |
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Definition
| it usually occurs in children before age 7 and is more common in boys. |
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Term
| What does amphetamines stimulate the release of? |
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Definition
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| What are the uses of amphetamines in narcolepsy? |
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Definition
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Term
| what is the most common used drug for ADHD? |
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Definition
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| What is the use of amphentamines for ADHD? |
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Definition
| increase attention span, cognition, decrease hyperactivity, impulsivness and restlessness |
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Term
| what are some of the side effects/adverse reactions of Amphetamines? |
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Definition
| tachycardia, palpitations, hypertension, sleeplessness, reltlessness, anorexia, dry mouth, weight loss, diarrhea, constipation, impotence and thrombocytopenia (decreased plattlets) |
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Definition
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| what are some nursing interventions for Ritalin? |
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Definition
| give before breakfast and lunch, report irregular heart beat ect |
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| What are analeptics used for? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are migraines caused from? |
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Definition
| they are thought to be cause by inflammation and dilation of blood vessels. It is an imbalance of serotonin. |
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Term
| what are some characteristics of migraine and cluster headaches? |
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Definition
unilateral throbbing bail disrupting ADLs
Associated with aura, nausea, vomiting, photophobia
Triggers: cheese, chocolate, red wine
Last for hours or days
Usually affects femalesin their 20s and 30s |
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Term
| what are the functions of serotonin in the CNS? |
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Definition
| regulation of mood, appetite, sleep, muscle contraction, and some cognitive functions including memory and learning. |
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Term
| what are the two most common drugs for migraines? |
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Definition
| Imitrex, amerge, laxalt, zomig, axert, frova, and relpax |
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Term
| What is an example of a beta-adreergic blocker for migraines? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are anticonvulsants used for migraines? |
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Definition
| valproic acid (depakote) and Gabapentin (neurontin) |
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Term
| What is a tricclic antidepressants for migraines? |
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Definition
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| what are some other ways to manage migraines? |
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Definition
| with analgesics, opioid analgesics, ergot alkaloids and agonists |
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