Fundamentals of Nursing, 9th Ed., Potter, Perry, Stockert & Hall, 2017 | Registered Nurse (RN) School Study Aid
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
- Narrowed or Obstructed Air Passage
- Apnea
- Loud Snoring
- Startle Response
- Daytime Drowsiness
- Positional Therapy
- Oral Appliance
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
- Surgery
- Weight Loss
Phenobarbital (Barbiturates)
- Barbiturate
- Seizures
- Ataxia
- Paradoxical Excitement
- Fatigue/Drowsiness
- Monitor Plasma Levels
- High Potential for Abuse
Diazepam (Valium)
- Anxiety
- Seizures and Status Epilepticus
- Muscle Spasms
- Alcohol Withdrawal
- Dizziness/Vision Changes
- Confusion/Amnesia
- Urinary Incontinence
- Behavioral Changes
- Respiratory Depression
- Flumazenil (Romazicon)
- Fall Precaution
- Do Not Stop Abruptly
Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
- Inhibits Reuptake of Norepinephrine and Serotonin
- Depression
- Bipolar Disorder
- Fibromyalgia
- Sedation
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Anticholinergic Effects
- Cardiac Toxicity
- Delayed Effect
- Do Not Stop Abruptly
Triazolam (Halcion)
- Rapid-Onset Benzodiazepine
- Insomnia
- Rebound Insomnia
- Respiratory Depression
- Hypotension
- Paradoxical Excitement
- Amnesia
- Confusion
- Pregnancy
- Short-Term Administration
Zolpidem (Ambien)
- Hypnotic
- Insomnia
- Daytime Drowsiness
- Bizarre Sleep Behaviors
- Sleep Driving
- Angioedema
- Short Term Administration
- Take Immediately Before Bedtime
CNS Stimulant Indications
- Amphetamine
- Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
- Increased Norepinephrine
- Increased Dopamine
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Obesity
- Narcolepsy
CNS Stimulant Side Effects
- Agitation
- Insomnia
- Hypertension
- Tachycardia
- Tics
- Anorexia
- Tolerance Develops
- High Risk of Abuse and Dependence
Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs) Indications
- Major Depression
- Bedwetting
- Fibromyalgia
- OCD
- -Iptyline or -Ipramine Suffix
- Amitriptyline
- Desipramine
- Clomipramine
- Imipramine
- Nortriptyline
Theophylline (Theo-24)
- Bronchial Smooth Muscle Relaxation
- Asthma
- Insomnia
- Restlessness
- Arrhythmias
- Seizures
- Narrow Therapeutic Range
- Monitor Plasma Levels