Exam #1 Medications

Question 1

what medications are considered amphetamines?

Answer 1

lisdexamfetamine and dextroamphetamine

Question 2

what medications are considered amphetamine like?

Answer 2

methylphenidate and dexmethylphenidate

Question 3

what medications are considered stimulants?

Answer 3

amphetamines and amphetamine like drugs

Question 4

what stimulant group is used first in treating ADHD?

Answer 4

amphetamine like

Question 5

what medications is a contraindication for stimulant use?

Answer 5

anticoagulants like warfarin, aspirin, and heparin

Question 6

what are the adverse reactions to stimulants?

Answer 6

exfoliative dermatitis, stroke, thrombocytopenia, hepatoxicity (jaundice)

Question 7

when should you take stimulants?

Answer 7

give at least 6 hours before bedtime and after meals

Question 8

what should you do in regard to transdermal pathces?

Answer 8

change every 9 hours and use gloves

Question 9

who do you not give stimulants too?

Answer 9

parkinsons and cardiovascular disease

Question 10

what baseline should be taken before giving stimulants?

Answer 10

vital signs, weight, BMs, I/O, growth chart

Question 11

what cns effects do stims have?

Answer 11

dizziness, headache, euphoria, blurred vision, confusion, restless, insomnia

Question 12

what CV side effects do stims have?

Answer 12

tachy, hypertension, palpitations, dysrhythmias, electrolytes

Question 13

what GI effects do stims have?

Answer 13

dry mouth, anorexia, weight loss, diarrhea, constipation

Question 14

what endocrine side effects do stims have?

Answer 14

seizures, tremors, ED

Question 15

how does methylphenidate work?

Answer 15

blocks reuptake of dopamine/nor epi,

Question 16

what does methylphenidate do for the patietn?

Answer 16

increases attention span/cognitive performance and decreases impulsiveness, hyperactivity, and restlessness

Question 17

what should you keep in mind when giving atomexetine?

Answer 17

give the does before 4pm and if mixed with MAOIs it can cause hypertensive crisis

Question 18

what should you keep in mind when giving bupropion?

Answer 18

watch for SI, give dose before 4 pm, lowers seizure threshold, if mixed with MAOIs can cause hypertensive crisis

Question 19

what patient is contraindicated with bupropion

Answer 19

seizure patients

Question 20

what MAOI do you need to know for the exam?

Answer 20

phenelzine

Question 21

what should you keep in mind when giving clonidine?

Answer 21

it an cause hypotension and bradycardia, dont use alcohol or other depressant drugs,