Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 9th Ed., Burchum & Rosenthal, 2015 | Registered Nurse (RN) School Study Aid
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
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Assessment
- Inattention
- Incomplete Tasks
- Easily Distracted
- Hyperactivity
- Impulsiveness
- Disruptive
- Two Areas of Life
- Onset by Age 12
- Symptoms > 6 Months
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Interventions
- CNS Stimulants
- Amphetamine
- Methylphenidate
- Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
- Atomoxetine (Strattera)
- Guanfacine (Intuniv)
- Manage Disruptive Behavior
- Provide Simple Instructions
Amphetamine Antidote
- Ammonium Chloride (NH4Cl)
- Acidify Urine
CNS Stimulants
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Obesity
- Increase Catecholamines at Synaptic Cleft
- Increase Norepinephrine
- Increase Dopamine
- Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
- Methamphetamine
- Potential for Abuse
Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs) Indications
- Major Depression
- Bedwetting
- Fibromyalgia
- OCD
- -Iptyline or -Ipramine Suffix
- Amitriptyline
- Desipramine
- Clomipramine
- Imipramine
- Nortriptyline
Amphetamines Intoxication Assessment
- Euphoria
- Insomnia
- Mydriasis
- Diaphoresis
- Hypertension
- Tachycardia
- Paranoia
- Anxiety
- Anorexia
- Seizures