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CNS depressants and Stimulants

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When a drug is partially metabolized before it enter the blood stream   First pass effect  
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The dose range where the drug is giving the desired response and is not causing toxicity   Therapeutic index  
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Most drug metabolism takes place here   Liver  
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Most drug excretion takes place here   Kidneys  
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The amount of time it takes for 50% of a drug to be excreted from the body   Half-life  
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The number of half-life's it takes for a drug to be completely excreted from the body   5  
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The trimester during pregnancy that is potentially the most harmful to be taking drugs   First trimester  
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The trimester during pregnancy when the fetus is getting the highest doses of the maternal drugs   Third trimester  
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In these patients drug doses may need to be adjusted because their vital organs are still developing and may be more sensitive to certain drugs   Pediatrics  
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In these patients drug doses may need to be adjusted due to organ impairments, polypharmacy effects, and higher risk for adverse effects   Geriatrics  
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These patients have immature liver and kidneys which leads to slow metabolism and excretion, also lower gastric ph and higher body water content   Pediatrics  
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These patients have slowed metabolism and excretion due to organ impairments, and lower-body water content   Geriatrics  
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These patients have a weak blood-brain barrier and are more prone to adverse effects from drugs such as opioids, analgesics, NSAIDs, cholinergic, CNS depressants, sedatives, hypnotics, ect.   Geriatrics  
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How many controlled substance classes are there   5  
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This controlled substance class includes drugs that are highly addictive and have no medical purpose   C1  
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This controlled substance class includes drugs that are highly addictive and have some recognized medical uses   C2  
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This controlled substance class has drugs that are moderately addictive, but have recognized medical uses   C3  
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This controlled substance class includes drugs that are mildly addictive, and have well-known medical uses   C4  
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This controlled substance class includes drugs that are very mildly addictive and have a wide-variety of medical uses   C5  
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Control class for heroin, mescaline, marijuana   C1  
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control class for oxycodone, morphine, codeine   C2  
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Control class for hydrocodone   C3  
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Control class for benzodiazepines   C4  
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Control class for cough medications   C5  
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The phase of the drug trial where small groups of healthy individuals are tested using various dosing amounts   Phase 1  
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The phase of the drug trial where small groups of ill patients are tested and therapeutic indexes are refines   Phase 2  
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The phase of a drug trial where large groups of ill patients are tested and drug effectiveness and safety are determined   Phase 3  
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The optional phase of the drug trial where large groups of patients are taking the drug and more adverse effects can be reported   Phase 4  
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If a person understands all possible benefits and risks of a drug trial and chooses to participate of their own free choice, they have   Informed consent  
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This cultural group may have symptoms of psychosis managed at lower doses   Hispanic  
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Legend drugs are also known as   Prescription drugs  
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This drug group has no proof of efficiency and no standards for quality control   Herbal supplements  
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This herbal supplement is known to help shrink the prostate to ease urination and has antiplatelet factors to "thin the blood"   Saw Palmetto  
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This herbal supplement can be used to help prevent heart attacks   Garlic  
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This herbal supplement has anti-inflammatory properties, as well as antimicrobial and digestion aids   Goldenseal  
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This herbal supplement is used for memory disorders like AZ as well as for poor blood flow   Ginkgo  
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This herbal supplement is used as an anti-depressant   St. John's Wart  
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This herbal supplement is used as a sleep aid   Valerian  
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Common adverse effects of this drug class include, constipation, nausea and vomiting, and sedation   CNS depressants  
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This drug class will decrease HR, R, and pain   CNS depressants  
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Dramatic decrease in respiratory status r/t CNS depressant use   Respiratory depression  
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A progressive decline over hours-days in mood and respiratory status due to CNS depressants   Subacute overdose  
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Morphine; class, control, considerations   Opioids agonist, c2, itching  
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Codeine, class, control, considerations   Opioids agonist, c2, Ceiling effect, antitussive  
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Fentanyl, class, control, considerations   Opioids agonist, c2 Very potent, transdermal patch use  
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meperidine, class, control, considerations   Opioids agonist, c2 Toxic in elderly  
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Oxycodone, class, control   Opioids agonist, c2  
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Analgesic class that directly effects pain centers to decrease pain   Opioids agonist  
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Analgesic class that uses competitive reception to block pain, and is usually a C4 drug control   Opioids agonist-antagonists  
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This drug class competes with opioids for CNS receptor sites and works against analgesic drugs   Opioids antagonist  
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Naloxone (Narcan), class, considerations   Opioids antagonist Reverses opioid overdose and respiratory depression (Narcan)  
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Analgesic class including OTC analgesics and is not viewed as addictive or having side effects like respiratory depression   Non-opioids analgesics  
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Acetaminophen, class, considerations   non-opioid analgesic, toxic over 3 grams  
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Tramadol, class, considerations   Non-opioid analgesic, Unique workings in CNS, associated with serotonin syndrome when taken with SSRIs  
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Transdermal reservoir system   4 layers, worn 3-4 days, older system, contains alcohol, more irritating to skin  
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Transdermal matrix system   2 layers, worn 7 days, new system, does not contain alcohol  
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Drugs that produce pain-killer effects without altering consciousness   Analgesics  
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Drugs that control pain while producing decreased or loss of consciousness and muscle relaxation   Anesthesia  
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Anesthesia that results in complete loss of consciousness, paralysis, and loss of respiratory function   General Anesthesia  
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A post-anesthesia complication including fever, tachycardia, tachypnea, and muscle rigidity   Malignant Hyperthermia  
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Daltrolene, use   treatment of malignant hyperthermia  
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Balanced anesthesia contains   Pain control, sedative/hypnotic effect, and paralysis effect  
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Anesthesia adverse effects   Myocardial depression, respiratory depression, confusion, and toxicity  
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Ketamine   Anesthetic sedative Used commonly for setting broken bones  
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Propofol   Used for induction and maintenance of general anesthesia, and moderate sedation  
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Moderate sedation   Used more for out-patient surgeries, PT is able to maintain airway and consciousness, but is completely relaxed. Benzodiazepine w/ an opioid is common  
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Anesthesia that results in regional loss of sensation and maintains consciousness and respiratory function   Local Anesthesia  
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Lidocaine, class, considerations   Local anesthetic, may cause itching and allergic reaction  
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Neuromuscular blocking drugs (NMBD)   paralyze the body but leaves the mind alert, used in adjunct with general anesthesis  
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Succinylcholine, class, uses, considerations   depolarizing neuromuscular blocking drug Used to facilitate endotracheal ventilation, used over short periods  
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Pancuronium, class, uses, considerations   nondepolarizing NMBD Used for starting vents and skeletal relaxing Used over long period surgeries  
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A CNS depressant that reduces irritability and anxiety without causing sleep   Sedative  
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A CNS depressant that causes sleep and relaxation   Hypnotic  
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Three classes of sedative-hypnotics   Barbiturates, benzodiazepines, misc. drugs  
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Sleep hangers occur in which class of drugs   Sedative-hypnotics  
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Rebound insomnia   Insomnia effect after a sedative hypnotic is discontinuated  
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Flumazenil, use   Antidote for benzodiazepine overdose  
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Symptoms for benzodiazepine overdose   Diminished reflexes, solemnness, confusion, and coma  
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Benzodiazepine uses   Sedative, anxiety, depression, sleep, muscle relaxants, seizures  
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clonazepam, diazepam, alprazolam, lorazepam Class of drugs   Benzodiazepine  
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eszopiclone, zolpidem Class of drugs, generic names   Non-benzodiazepine hypnotic Ambien and Lunesta  
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Barbiturates uses   Insomnia, sedation, seizures  
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Why are barbiturates rarely used   Narrow therapeutic index, unfavorable side effects, psychologically addictive. Benzodiazepines are safer  
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Pentobarbital, Phenobarbital class   Barbiturates  
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Sleep considerations for Barbiturates   Suppresses REM sleep, increased irritability After discontinuation, increased REM sleep, nightmares  
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Muscle Relaxant uses   Skeletal muscle pain, muscle spasms, MS, Parkinsons  
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Dantrium, class, considerations   Muscle relaxant Only muscle relaxant that is not centrally acting, works directly on the skeletal muscles  
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Baclofen, class, considerations   Muscle relaxant Works with an implanted pump  
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Cyclobenzaprine, class, considerations   Muscle relaxant Commonly used after muscle injury, causes marked sedation  
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Major classes of CNS stimulants   Amphetamines, serotonin agonists, sympathomimetics, xanthines  
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Increased HR, increased R, increased BP, increased mental excitability are effects of which drug group   CNS stimulants  
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Migraines, narcolepsy, ADHD, apnea, and obesity are all conditions that can be treated with   CNS stimulants  
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These drugs increase alertness, decrease appetite, improve performance hindered by fatigue/boredom, and elevate mood   CNS stimulants  
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Methylphenidate (Ritalin), class, uses, control   CNS stimulant, ADHD and narcolepsy C2  
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Atomoxetine, class, use   CNS stimulant, ADHD May cause suicidal thoughts in adolescents Not controlled substance  
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Modafinil (Provigal, class, use, control   CNS stimulant, narcolepsy and shift-work disorder, C4  
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This drug class is used to treat obesity, is a CNS stimulant and suppresses appetite   Anorexiant  
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Adverse effects of anorexiants   headache, agitation, increased BP, increased HR, dizziness, and anxiety  
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Orlistat, class, use, considerations   Weight loss supplement, binds to fat in the GI tract, causes oily stools and fecal incontinence  
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Serotonin receptor agonists (Triptans), uses, considerations   CNS stimulant, Treatment of migraines Causes vasoconstriction  
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Sumatriptan, class, use, considerations   Serotonin receptor agonists Migraines vasoconstriction  
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analeptics, use, considerations   Treatment of respiratory depression and apnea in neonates, post-op, COPD, drug overdose, ect.  
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Caffeine, class, uses   Analeptics, apnea in neonates, respiratory depression in adults  
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Antiepileptic drugs, class, uses   CNS depressant, treat epileptic disorders  
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Anticonvulsant drugs, class, uses   CNS depressant, treat consultant seizures associated with epileptic disorders Never stop abruptly  
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Three ways antiepileptic drugs work   increase threshold in brain for stimulation, limit the spread of seizure discharge, and decrease the speed of nerve impulses  
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Dilantin, class, considerations   antiepileptic Lethargy, cognitive changes, abnormal movements, and confusion  
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Carbamazepine, class, considerations   Antiepileptic, associated with AUTOINDUCTION  
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autoinduction, define, drug association   Stimulates the liver to produce enzymes that metabolize the drug faster and results in lower than expected drug concentrations, (occurs within 2 months of treatment) **Carbamazepine  
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oxcarbazepine, class   antiepileptic  
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Neurontin (gabapentin), class, use   Antiepileptic, Treat neuropathic pain  
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pregabalin, lamotrigine, topirimate, valproic acid (also used in bipolar disorder)   Antiepileptic drugs  
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Adverse effects of antiepileptics   Cold clammy hands, tremors, sweating, agitation  
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The purpose of anti-Parkinson drugs is to   increase dopamine production, provide synthetic dopamine, treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease  
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