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Ativan is a

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Antianxiety/ Benzodiazepines

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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) are what class of drug

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antidepressants

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Versed (Midazolam) is a

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Antianxiety/ Benzodiazepines

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Antidepressants/ Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) are (act how)

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work by elevating serotonin levels in the brain

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Skeletal Muscle Relaxants: indications (3)

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muscle spasms, musculoskeletal pain, fibro-myalgia (Note: anti-spasticity agents not included here)

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Antiemetics: Indication

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nausea and vomiting (frequently administered post surgery or chemo), vertigo.

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What CNS drug(s) has drowsiness as a side affect?

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  1. Antianxiety
  2. Antiemetics
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What CNS drug(s) has head ache as a side affect? (3)

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  1. Antianxiety
  2. Antidepressants
  3. Antiemetics
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Skeletal Muscle Relaxants are (act)

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used to treat acute pain. May work by dressing CNS or by blocking pain receptors

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Antianxiety/ Benzodiazepines: common brands (4)

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~Lorazepam ~Ativan ~Versed (Midazolam) ~Valium (Diazepam)

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Lorazepam is a

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Antianxiety/ Benzodiazepines

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An opioid is a(n)

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analgesics

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Duragesic (fentanyl) is

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Analgesics/ opioid

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CNS Drugs that cause any type of sedation side effects (and the details if you want):

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Sedation

  1. Analgesics/Opioids
    • Sedation
  2. Antianxiety
    • Confusion
    • Drowsiness
    • Clumsiness
  3. Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
    • Confusion
    • Dizziness
    • Fatigue
  4. Antiemetics
    • Drowsiness
    • Dizziness

(antidepressants do not cause sedation - at least on our study guide)

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Percocet (Oxycodone plus acetaminophen) is

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Analgesics/ opioid

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Analgesics/ opioid: common brands (9)

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~Duragesic (fentanyl) ~Dilaudid (hydromorphone) ~Demerol (meperidine) ~Oxycontin (oxycodone) ~Tylenol 3 (codeine plus acetaminophen) ~Lorcet/Lortab/Vicodin (hydrocodone plus acetaminophen) ~Percocet (Oxycodone plus acetaminophen) ~Morphine ~Tramadol/Ultram

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Analgesics/ opioid: adverse reaction (4)

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sedation, constipation, nausea/vomiting, allergic reactions

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Phenergen (promethazine) is

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Antiemetics

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Benzodiazepines are what class of drugs

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antianxiety

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Benedryl is

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Antiemetics

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Antianxiety/ Benzodiazepines are (act how)

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fast acting tranquilizers that work by slowing down the CNS (activating opioid receptors)

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Antianxiety/ Benzodiazepines: special considerations for rehab

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Peak at 2-4 hours post administration; will calm down patient but may also cause sedation

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What CNS drug(s) has clumsiness as a side affect?

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Antianxiety

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Tylenol 3 (codeine plus acetaminophen) is

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Analgesics/ opioid

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Antiemetics: Common brands (6)
~Antivert (meclizine) ~Phenergen (promethazine) ~Benedryl ~Reglan ~Phenergan (aka promethazine - frequently utilized in connection w/surgery) ~Zofran (ondansetron)
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Lexapro (Escitalopram) is
Antidepressants/ Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
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Antiemetics: adverse reactions (4)
dizziness, headache, constipation, and drowsiness
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What CNS drug(s) has fatigue as a side affect?
Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
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Analgesics/ opioid are (act)
bind receptors in CNS and PNS (as well as stomach)
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What CNS drug(s) has confusion as a side affect?
1. Antianxiety 2. Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
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What CNS drug(s) has nausea as a side affect? (2)
Antidepressants Analgesics
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Prozac (Fluxetine) is
Antidepressants/ Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
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Soma (carisoprodol) is
Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
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Antidepressants/ Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs): common brands (4)
~Lexapro (Escitalopram) ~Prozac (Fluxetine) ~Paxil (Paroxetine) ~Zoloft (Sertaline)
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Unique side Effects for Antidepressants (3)
Anxiety Insomnia Weight Gain
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Antianxiety/ Benzodiazepines: adverse reactions (8)
drowsiness, confusion, headache, clumsiness (from slowed reflexes), memory loss, blurred vision, depression, addiction. (Can infrequently increase anxiety, cause hostility, produce hallucinations.)
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Oxycontin (oxycodone) is
Analgesics/ opioid
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Phenergan (aka promethazine) is
Antiemetics
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Tramadol/Ultram is
Analgesics/ opioid
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CNS agents (5)
~antianxiety drugs ~antidepressant drugs ~skeletal muscle relaxants ~analgesics ~antiemetics
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Antidepressants/ Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs): adverse reactions (7)
highly variable, including insomnia, dry mouth, anxiety, nausea, headaches, weight gain.
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Valium (Diazepam) is a
Antianxiety/ Benzodiazepines
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Antidepressants/ Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs): indications (4)
serious depression, chronic anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, insomnia
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Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) is
Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
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Antianxiety/ Benzodiazepines: indications (6)
general anxiety, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress syndrome, prevention of seizures, insomnia, or to relieve symptoms of alcohol withdrawal
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Analgesics/ opioid: indications (1)
relief from sever pain
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Lorcet/Lortab/Vicodin (hydrocodone plus acetaminophen) is
Analgesics/ opioid
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What CNS drug(s) has sedation (named as such) as a side affect?
Antalgics/opioids
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Unique side Effects for skeletal muscle relaxants (1)
## Footnote Sedation: (fatigue)
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Skeletal Muscle Relaxants: Special considerations for rehab
Drowsiness and/or dizziness may adversely affect exercise. Might advise patient to take at night to decrease adverse effects of sedation.
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Zofran (ondansetron) is
Antiemetics
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Robaxin (Methocarbamol) is
Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
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Morphine is
Analgesics/ opioid
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Demerol (meperidine) is
Analgesics/ opioid
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Unique Side Effects for Antianxiety (5)
1. Sedation: (Clumsiness) 2. Memory Loss 3. Blurred Vision 4. Depression 5. Addiction
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Analgesics/ opioid: special consideration for rehab
respiratory depression; diminished bone density w/chronic use
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What CNS drug(s) has constipation as a side affect? (2)
Analgesics Antiemetics
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Antiemetics are (act)
include anticholinerics, antihistamines, etc. Most work on receptors in the brain
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Skelaxin (metaxalone) is
Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
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Paxil (Paroxetine) is
Antidepressants/ Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
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What CNS drug(s) has dry mouth as a side affect? (2)
Antidepressants Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
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Skeletal Muscle Relaxants: adverse reactions (6)
dizziness, fatigue, dry mouth, confusion. Zanaflex may also cause low blood pressure and low heart rate. Soma is addictive.
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Antidepressants/ Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs): special considerations for rehabilitations
may cause orthostatic hypotension and tachycardia, especially in the elderly; take 5-6 weeks to reach full potential; some reports show SSRIs increase suicidal thoughts.
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Dilaudid (hydromorphone) is
Analgesics/ opioid
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Zoloft (Sertaline) is
Antidepressants/ Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
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Regian is
Antiemetics
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What CNS drug(s) has dizziness as a side affect?
1. Skeletal Muscle Relaxants 2. Antiemetics
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Unique side Effects for analgesics (2)
Sedation: (sedation) Allergic Reactions
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Skeletal Muscle Relaxants: common brands (5)
~Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) ~Skelaxin (metaxalone) ~Zanaflex (tizanidine) ~Robaxin (Methocarbamol) ~Soma (carisoprodol)
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Antivert (meclizine) is
Antiemetics
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Zanaflex (tizanidine) is
Skeletal Muscle Relaxants

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