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322 Exam 2
322 Stimulants Depressants Anesthesia
Term | Definition |
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anorexiants | stimulate appetite; not given to children under 12 |
analeptics | stimulate respirations; caffeine |
monitor adults taking stimulants | often abused, can cause dependence and tolerance, asses cardiovascular status |
caffeine use in newborns | used to stimulate respirations when in respiratory distress |
classes of sedatives and hypnotics | benzodiazepines, barbiturates, nonbenzodiazepines |
side effects of sedatives | residual drowsiness, vivid dreams, respiratory depression, tolerance |
side effects of benzodiazepines | sedation, lethargy, drowsiness, blurred vision, dry mouth, constipation, nausea and vomiting |
benzodiazepines teaching | avoid alcohol and antidepressants, do not drive or operate machinery; taper dose down |
nonbenzodiazepine | zolpidem, decreases awareness, hallucinations, can cause sleep eating and driving, changed behavior; do not take more than 4 times a week |
ADHD medication teaching | last dose 4 to 6 hours before bed, beware of suicidal ideation, check child's growth and beware of vacation holiday |
amphetamine methylphenidate and dexmethylphenidate | treat ADHD, increase attention span and cognitive performance |
amphetamines | stimulate release of norepinephrine and dopamine; schedule 2 controlled substance |
barbiturates | depress cerebral cortex; treat anxiety, seizures and intracranial pressure |
balanced anesthesia | combination of drugs used; preoperative with opioid, anticholinergic, sedatives, antiemetic, antihistamines, narcotics |
topical anesthetics | decrease sensitivity of nerve endings in affected areas, numb sensation |
general anesthesia | analgesia (loss of pain perception), unconsciousness ( loss of awareness), amnesia (inability to recall what took place) |
local anesthetics | block pain at the site where the drug is given, consciousness is maintained |
local anesthetics - esters | high risk for allergic reaction |
local anesthetics - amides | safer and more common; lidocaine |
local anesthetics combined with epinephrine | decrease bleeding and increase duration |
conscious sedation | blocks pain at site for minor procedures |
side effects of conscious sedation | hypotension, post op sensorium, respiratory depression |
spinal anesthesia precaution | lay flat to decrease drainage |
amphetamine used for narcolepsy | provigil; improves wakefulness |
adult monitor for amphetamines | risk for addiction, cardiac conditions |
barbiturates action | inhibit neuronal impulse conduction in the ascending RAS |
nonbenzodiazepine action | GABA receptor to influence inhibitory neurotransmission |
melatonin receptor agonists | ramelteon; works with melatonin in your body so less side effects |
topical anesthetics | burns, dental procedures |