ANS/CNS Review Sheet/Lesson 3

Drugs that decrease nervousness, excitability & irritability are?

Drugs that cause sleep are what?

Avoid the use of alcohol when taking these medications.

Zaleplon (Sonata), Zolpidem (Ambien), & Eszoplicone (Lunesta) are examples of which drugs?

These drugs act to relieve pain associated w/skeletal muscle spasms.

Temazepam (Restoril) & Triazolam (Halcion) are examples of these drugs?

The medically approved reasons to use these drugs include ADHD, Narcolepsy, & weight loss?

Baclofen (Lioresal), Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril), Dantrolene (Dantrium), Tizanidine (Zanaflex) are all examples of which drugs?

Amphetamine (Adderall), Methylphenidate (Concerta, Ritalin) & Sibutramine (Meridia) are examples of which drugs?

"pam, lam, or am" drugs are used for sedative/hypnotic effects & anxiolytic effects, which drug group are they?

What can occur w/prolonged use of sedatives/hypnotics?

What is rebound REM?

What patient teaching should be included regarding administering the CNS stimulants for ADHD?

What drugs cause pupil dilation, bronchodilation, & vasoconstriction?

What system is the "Fight or Flight" system?

Which system is referred to as the "Rest & Digest" or "Rest & Relax" system?

Nursing implications & patient teaching for this group of drugs would include: Use sunglasses for photophobia (after dilation of eyes); elderly need to be cautious of heat stroke.  Report s/e of urinary hesitancy &/or retention, constipation.

The cardioselective type of these drugs will cause a decrease in HR & decreases myocardial contractility, thus reducing myocardial oxygen demand.

Dopamine, dobutamine & epinephrine are all examples of cardioselective...

These drugs end in "lol or olol", what group are they?

These drugs are used to decrease salivary secretions, treat urinary frequency, & motion sickness.

Doxazosin, Prazosin, & Terazosin are all examples of what type of drug?

The "first dose effect" of hypotension can occur w/the use of this group of drugs?

What is the "First dose effect"?

The s/e of these drugs are: tachycardia, HA, nervousness, & palpitations.  Which drug group is it?

S/E of these drugs include Hypotension, Bradycardia, Impotence, & <excersise tolerance...

These drugs are also known as Cholinergic Agonists, what are they?

It is important to assess for allergies & Hx of COPD, Hypotension, cardiac dysrhythmias, bradycardia, heart failure, or other cardiovascular problems w/these drugs...

SLUDGE is an acronym for the s/e of which drugs?

The s/e of these drugs cause: dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention, orthostatic hypotension...

These drugs cause pupil constriction, slowed HR, bronchiole constriction, vasodilation...What are they?

Adrenergic Drugs & Adrenergic Blocking drugs affect which system?

Another name for the Sympathomimetic drugs is what?

Cholinergic Drugs & Anticholinergic drugs affect which system?

Ipratropium (Atrovent), Benztropine (Cogentin) & Trihexyphenidyl (Artane) are all examples of which types of drugs?

The primary effect of increased HR & force of contraction occurs when which receptors are stimulated?

The primary effect of bronchodilation occurs when which receptors are stimulated?

Albuterol (Proventil/Ventolin) & Salmeterol (Servent) are __________ that are used to treat illness such as _____ & ________

When administering a bronchodilator inhaler & a corticosteroid inhaler, which should be administered first?

The ophthalmic adrenergic drugs are used to treat what disease of the eye?

Overuse of nasal decongestants such as Afrin may cause what?

Terazosin (Hytrin) & Tamsulosin (Flomax) are both drugs used to Tx what?

Which drugs should NEVER be stopped abruptly?

When taking beta blockers a patient should be taught to report a weight gain of ___/day or ___/week, or edema of the feet & ankles as this may indicate what?

Tacrine (Cognex), Donepezil (Aricept), Memantine (Namenda), are all ______ acting ________ drugs used to Tx what two disease processes?

"SLUDGE" stands for what?

Theraputic effects of anti-Alzheimer's drugs may not occur for up to ___-___hours?

What are the two ways to administer anesthetics?

Which anesthetic causes a certain part of the body to be insensitive to pain w/o loss of consciousness?

What type of anesthetic would be used to stitch up a small laceration?

What are the two main types of Local anesthetics?

Spinal & Epidurals are which type of anesthetic?

Which type of anesthetic would be used for more serious or complicated surgeries?

Which type of anesthetic produces unconsciousness, skeletal & smooth muscle relaxation?

What type of anesthetic is used to numb a sore throat?

Which type of anesthetic is used for diagnostic procedures such as a colonoscopy & minor surgical procedures?

With this anesthetic the patient will; maintain their own airway, will NOT recall the procedure, will have decreased anxiety & sensitivity to pain.

What is a potentially serious s/e of general anesthetics characterized by a high fever & tachycardia?

Which category of antipsychotics are most effective in treating both positive & negative symptoms associated w/schizophrenia?

A person taking a MAOI (antidepressant) can have what serious s/e if he or she eats aged cheeses, drinks wine or takes it concurrently w/an SSRI?

What serious s/e is characterized by high fever, rigidity, altered mental status?

What serious s/e is characterized by lip smacking, tongue protrusion, & involuntary bodily movements?

What serious s/e is characterized by restlessness, pacing, unable to stand still, & constant movements?

What serious s/e is characterized by stooped posture, tremor, rigidity, & pill rolling?

Name the Typical (1st Generation Antipsychotic Drugs).

Name the Atypical (2nd Generation Antipsychotic Drugs)

Which antipsychotics requires close montitoring of the WBC?

Which drugs are "pams, am or lam"?

Which drug groups are used to Tx anxiety?

Which groups of medications are used to Tx Bipolar Disorder?

Which Bipolar Disorder med has a narrow therapeutic index?

Name some SSRIs...

Name some MAOIs...

Name some TCAs (Tricyclic Antidepressants)...

Which group of antidepressants can cause the "cheese effect"?

What are some foods that contain Tyramine & should be avoided when taking an MAOI?