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how do Sedatives and Hypnotics work?

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Depresses the sensory cortex, decrease motor activity and Alter Cerebellar function

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what are the adverse effects of sedatives and hypnotics?

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  • somnolence
  • Hypoventilation
  • Dependence with long-term use
  • nausea
  • bradycardia
  • nightmares
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what is a contraindication for sedatives and hypnotics?

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  • Hepatic impairment

- dyspnea and airway obstruction

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examples of sedatives and hypnotics:

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  • phenobarbital

- thiopental

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two types of antianxiety drugs:

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  • Benzos (short term use)

- non-benzos

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Action of a benzo:

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bind to specific benzodiazepine receptors in the GABA receptor complex

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Acton of a non-benzo

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act on the brains serotonin and dopamine receptor

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what type of antianxiety drug is used for short term or intermittent use?

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Benzodiazepines

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what are some adverse effects of benzos?

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  • withdrawal after as little as 4-6 weeks of therapy
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what are some S/S of benzo withdrawal?

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  • headache
  • fatigue
  • metallic taste
  • numbness in extremities
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what are some examples of Benzos?

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  • Alprazolam
  • Diazepam
  • Lorazepam
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Examples of non-benzo antianxiety?

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  • buspirone Hydrochloride
  • Hydroxyzine
  • Setraline
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what are the types of anti depressants?

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  • Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
  • Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)
  • Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI)
  • Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)
  • Serotonin Reuptake inhibitor/antagonist
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what is the action of SSRIs?

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increase serotonin by inhibiting neuronal uptake to the CNS

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what is the action of MAOIs?

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inhibits the activity of Monoamine Oxidase resulting in increased endogenous neuro-hormones

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why would you give antidepressants?

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  • depressive symptoms
  • tobacco cessation
  • OCD
  • anxiety
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what is a specific contraindication for TCAs?

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Recovery phase of an acute MI

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how long do antidepressants take to show effects?

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up to 4-6 weeks

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examples of SSRIs:

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  • Citalopram
  • Fluoxetine
  • Sertraline
  • Paroxetine
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what is the action for antipsychotics?

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Block dopamine receptors in the brain.

Alter dopamine release and turnover

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how are antipsychotics classified?

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  • typical (1st Generation)

- atypical (2nd generation)

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why are antipsychotics used?

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for treatment of acute and chronic psychosis

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Adverse effects of antipsychotics:

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  • dry mouth
  • hypotension
  • dystonia
  • Parkinson like symptoms
  • Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (Haloperidol)
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examples of antipsychotics:

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  • haloperidol (1st Gen)
  • Prochlorperazine (1st Gen)
  • Quetiapine (2nd Gen)
  • Olanzapine (2nd Gen)
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the action of a CNS stimulant:
produces CNS Stimulation by increasing level of neurotransmitters in the CNS. Blocks absorption of dopamine
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adverse effects of a CNS stimulant:
- HA - Dizziness - over stimulation of the CNS - insomnia - blurred vision
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contraindication to CNS stimulants?
- glaucoma - moderate to severe HTN and stroke - hypersensitivities to amphetamines
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when should you take CNS stimulants?
- 30-45 minutes before breakfast and lunch | - may only be given on school days
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types of CNS stimulants:
- amphetamines | - anorexiants
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examples of amphetamines':
- Methylphenidate | - Dextroamphetamine
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examples of Anorexiants:
- Phentermine
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the action of anticonvulsants:
reduction of excitability of the neurons of the brain
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what are the different types of seizures?
- Psychomotor (an aura and hallucinations) - Tonic-clonic (alternate contraction and relaxation of muscles) - Myoclonic (sudden, forceful contraction involving trunk, neck and extremities) - Absence (petit Mal) - Epilepsy ( permeant reoccurring seizure disorder)
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what is the use for anticonvulsants?
decrease the incidence and severity of various seizures
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adverse effects of anticonvulsants:
- N/V constipation, bradycardia, hypoventilation, sore throat - Steven-Johnson syndrome (rash, Medical Emergency)
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contraindications for anticonvulsants:
- PT with CNS depression - Pregnancy - psychoses, glaucoma
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when taking anticonvulsant what education must you include?
- Do not miss a dose - avoid alcohol consumption - regular serum plasma levels of the anticonvulsant
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examples of an anticonvulsant:
- Diazepam - Lorazepam - Midazolam - Clonazepam - Phenytoin
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what suffix is commonly used for anticonvulsant generic names?
-pam
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what is the action for antiemetic?
- act on the chemoreceptor trigger zone to inhibit nausea and vomiting. - depressing the sensitivity of the vestibular apparatus of the inner ear
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contraindications for anti emetics:
- PT with severe CNS depression - do not use with alcohol - will make sedation worse
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examples of anti emetics:
- Ondansetron | - Promethazine
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action of anesthetics:
removes the feeling or sensation by inhibiting transport of ions across neuronal membranes
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what effects does ketamine have on the body?
- raises BP - Raises HR - Increased Cardiac Output
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how long does IM ketamine last?
3-4 minutes
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examples of ansthetics:
- lidocaine - bupivacaine - ketamine - propofol
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what is the suffix associated with anesthetic drugs?
-ine
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what are the different types of analgesics?
- Salicylates - non-salicylates - NSAIDs - Urinary analgesic
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what is the action for Salicylates?
dilates peripheral blood vessels, prolonging bleeding by inhibiting aggregation of platelets (Aspirin)
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what drug can have Reye Syndrome as an adverse effect?
Salicylates
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what class of drug does Acetaminophen belong to?
Non-salicylate
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what is the maximum daily does of acetaminophen?
4g daily for adults
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what is the action of NSAIDs?
inhibit the action of the enzyme cyclooxygenase, which is responsible for prostaglandin synthesis
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