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322 Stimulants Depressants Anesthesia

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