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Central Nervous System Stimulants definitions
| # | Definition | Sets |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | •cocaine and crack •caffeine and nicotine •methamphetamine (meth) •common signs of stimulant abuse -dilation of the pupils -dryness of the oronasal cavity -excessive motor activity | 8 sets |
| 2 | cocaine, mehtanphetamine | 7 sets |
| 3 | cocaine, amphetamine | 5 sets |
| 4 | stimulate the activity of various portions of the central nervous system (cns). primary indications for this class of drugs are narcolepsy, hyperkinesis, and attention deficit disorders in children. | 3 sets |
| 5 | amphetamines, cocaine, crack, caffeine, and nicotine. | 3 sets |
| 6 | amphetamines | 3 sets |
| 7 | substances that increase the activity of the central nervous system, causing an increase in heart rate and blood pressure, heightened behavioral activity and increased alertness. | 2 sets |
| 8 | used to treat *narcolepsy* and manage *add/adhd*; works by *increasing the level of catecholamines in the cns.* ex: adderall | 2 sets |
| 9 | cocaine, amphetamines, nicotine and caffeine | 2 sets |
| 10 | substances that increase the activity of the cns causing an increase in heart rate and blood pressure heightened behavioral activity and increased alertness. examples would be cocaine and amphetamines | 2 sets |
| 11 | used with adhd and possibly conduct disorders. used when primary symptoms manifest in school. most reliable in 7-13 year olds. | 2 sets |
| 12 | nicotine, caffeine, amphetamine, cocaine | 2 sets |
| 13 | speed up the activity of the nervous/muscular system. ex: cocaine, nicotine and caffeine | 1 set |
| 14 | caffeine, nicotine, cocaine, methamphetamine, adderall, etc. | 1 set |
| 15 | drugs that stimulate specific areas of the brain or spinal cord | 1 set |
| 16 | used to treat adhd, causes loss of appetite, monitor body height and weight in children | 1 set |
| 17 | all stimulants accelerate the normal functioning of the body and affect the cns. common signs of stimulant abuse are: dilated or constricted pupils, dryness of the oronasal cavity, and excessive motor activity. when someone who has ingested a stimulant experiences chest pain, has an irregular pulse, or has hx of heart trouble, the person should seek medical attention immediately. *refer to table 18-4, pg 413* **hyperpyrexia and convulsions are dangerous symptoms seen in central nervous system stimulant overdose** | 1 set |
| 18 | excessively active, increases alertness, euphoric, irritable, argumentative, nervous, long periods without eating or sleeping, weight loss | 1 set |
| 19 | these cns stimulants initially increase heart rate and blood pressure, energize muscles, decrease appetite, and cause some degree of mental and physical alertness. cns stimulants produce feelings of self-confidence and induce some degree of euphoria. all stimulant drugs pose a risk of both physical and psychological dependence. as a general rule, intoxication with stimulant drugs is more dangerous than withdrawal | 1 set |
| 20 | nicotine and caffeine | 1 set |
| 21 | cocaine, amphetamines, nicotine, and caffeine | 1 set |
| 22 | has received significant support to treat adhd. i.e. ritalin, adderall. improvement is usually measured by parent-teacher rating, direct observations, and performance in lab tasks. effects are short lived, but are observed to reduce impulsivity and increased compliance, sustained attention and short-term recall, and some types of specific learning | 1 set |
| 23 | cocaine, crack, amphetamine. | 1 set |
| 24 | primary indications are narcolepsy, hyperkinesis and attentuion deficit disorders | 1 set |
| 25 | drug-: caffeine, amphetamines (dexedrine), ritalin action/purpose-: combats depression, increases energy, depresses appetite, improves ability to concentration | 1 set |
| 26 | what: speed up nervous/muscular system i.e. cocaine, amphetamines, ritalin, caffeine, nicotine how: snorted, swallowed | 1 set |
| 27 | dexedrine -ritalin -adderal -phenteramine -metamphetamine | 1 set |
| 28 | produce excitement alertness and fatigue speed up systems in your body. | 1 set |
| 29 | treats narcolepsy and manages adhd | 1 set |
| 30 | dexedrine, adderall, ritalin, cyert, strattera | 1 set |
| 31 | sleep disturbances, narcolepsy, adhd, impulsive behaviors particularly in children. | 1 set |
| 32 | drug class of cocaine and amphetamines | 1 set |
| 33 | cocaine, amphetamines, nicotine, caffeine | 1 set |
| 34 | this category of drugs acts quite differently from depressants. it impair drivers by speeding up or over stimulating the brain. | 1 set |
| 35 | a drug that increases nervous or muscular activity. ex: cocaine, caffeine | 1 set |
| 36 | the short-term effects of these drugs are: increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, increased metabolism, mental alertness and energy, nervousness, insomnia, impulsive behaviour, reduced appetite. | 1 set |
| 37 | narcolepsy, adhd, obesity, rest stim - amphetamines, caffeine, analeptics, anorexiants | 1 set |
| 38 | cause increased alertness, reduc fatigue and can increase aggression | 1 set |
| 39 | increase the release of ne and block the reuptake of da and ne in the presynaptic neurons - ritalin, methylin, metadate er, concerta, daytrana, procentra, dexedrine, focalin, focalin xr, vyvanse, cylert) | 1 set |
| 40 | drugs that speed up activity in the brain and sympathetc nervous system. produce intense feelings of euphoria, create a sense of well-being | 1 set |
| 41 | used: to treat narcolepsy and manage attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder work: by increasing level of catecholamines in central nervous system | 1 set |
| 42 | a. restore mental alertness b. stimulate respiratory center c. treat hyperactive children | 1 set |
| 43 | (amphetamines, cocaine and crack) -speed up mental and physical processes, boost energy, create sense of excitement -can cause irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, mood swings | 1 set |
| 44 | add & adhd | 1 set |
| 45 | the kind of medication given to people with adhd- thought to work on dopamine but not a lot of long term studies | 1 set |
| 46 | -drugs that speed up activity in the brain and sympathetic nervous system -effects similar to the 'fight or flight' reaction -may stimulate movement, fidgeting, & talking; increase energy & mental focus; and produce intense feelings of euphoria and create a sense of well-being -after effects include depression, low energy, "rebound effect". -ex: cocaine - especially boosts social confidence amphetamines - meth, mdma (ecstasy), caffeine | 1 set |
| 47 | drugs (e.g., caffeine, amphetamines, cocaine, and nicotine) that arouse and excite the central nervous system. | 1 set |
| 48 | cause elevated mood ampthatamine, cociane | 1 set |
| 49 | a class of drugs that has a stimulating effect on the central nervous system; the effects produced include euphoria, mood elevation, increased alertness, fatigue reuction, anxiety, psychotic behavior, increased blood pressure, hyperactivity, and convulsions | 1 set |
| 50 | amphetamines used for hyperactive behavior (ritalin) and also for obesity, depression and narcolepsy | 1 set |
| 51 | substances that increase the activity of the cns causing an increase in heart rate and blood pressure heightened behavioral activity and increased alertness. examples would be cocaine and amphetamines, cafeen, nicotine, methylphenidate (e.g., ritalin), dextroamphetamine (e.g., dexedrine), mdma (e.g., ecstasy) | 1 set |
| 52 | group of drugs that act by blocking inhibitory neurotransmitters on the brain; ex. amphetamines & anorexiants | 1 set |
| 53 | drugs that arouse and excite the cns. like caffeine, amphetamines, cocaine, and nicotine. | 1 set |
| 54 | action: increases level of neurotransmitters; produces cns and respiratory stimulation, dilated pupils, increased motor activity and mental alertness, diminished sense of fatigue, and brighter spirits. | 1 set |
| 55 | analeptics, amphetamines, anorexiants | 1 set |
| 56 | interactions: maoi if used within 14 days of d/c; insulin requirements may need to be adjusted; enhances effects of amphetamines | 1 set |
| 57 | drugs that stimulate a specific area of the brain or spinal cord. | 1 set |
| 58 | a group of drugs that increase the functional state of the central nervous system, including cocaine, crack, amphetamines, meth amphetamines, and "ice". | 1 set |
| 59 | a group of drugs that increase the functional state of the central nervous system, including cocaine, crack and amphetamines, methamphetamines, and ice | 1 set |
| 60 | drugs that speed up activity in the brain and sympathetic nervous system (coke, amphetamines, ecstacy) | 1 set |
| 61 | treatment of narcolepsy and adhd | 1 set |
| 62 | cocaine, crack, amphetamines | 1 set |
| 63 | caffeine, amphetamines, cocaine, mdma(ectasy) bath salts. | 1 set |
| 64 | action: are used to treat narcolepsy, attention deficit disorder (add) to stimulate neonates by influencing the levels of neurotransmitters. common drugs: ritalin (methylphenidate), adderall (amphetamine), caffeine nursing action: monitor vital signs, monitor attention span, impulse control and interaction with other children, take medication as directed, avoid caffeine intake | 1 set |
| 65 | nicotine, amphetamines and cocaine, caffeine, crystal meth, methamphetamine | 1 set |
| 66 | nicotine, cocaine, meth | 1 set |
| 67 | cocaine, amphetamines, caffeine , nicotine, ecstasy | 1 set |
| 68 | agents that raise the general alertness level of the brain | 1 set |
| 69 | drugs used for a variety of situations involving disruptive responses, sleep disorders, and impulsive behavior patterns. | 1 set |
| 70 | primary indications for this class of medications are narcolepsy, hyperkinesis, and attention deficit disorders in children. | 1 set |
| 71 | amphetamines and caffeine | 1 set |
| 72 | methylphenidate hydrochloride (ritalin®), dextroamphetamine sulfate (dexadrine®) are examples of what? | 1 set |
| 73 | -cause evaluated mood -amphetamine, cocaine | 1 set |
| 74 | methylphenidate hydrochloride (ritalin®); dextroamphetamine sulfate (dexadrine®); | 1 set |
| 75 | generally contraindicated in patients with hypertension, arteriosclerosis, symptomatic cardiovascular disorders, agitated states, glaucoma, or history of medication abuse | 1 set |
| 76 | used in treatment of narcolepsy and as adjunctive treatment in the management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder | 1 set |