319 Unit 5 - Sleep and Sleep-Wake Disorders (Part 2)

what are the three medically approved uses for CNS stimulants?

1. narcolepsy

2. ADHD

3. reversal of respiratory distress

true or false: CNS stimulants are go-to medical management of ADHD and narcolepsy because of their low habit forming risk

false - these medications have a very high risk of developing tolerance and abuse

_____________ trigger the release of norepinephrine and dopamine then block their re-uptake to make more available

a. amphetamines

b. analeptics

c. anorexiants

d. amphetmine-like drugs

a. amphetamines

amphetamine sulfate (adderall) will constantly trigger the (fight or flight/rest and digest) system, so side effects are related to that activation

fight or flight

due to the appetite blocking effects of adderall, what needs to be monitored in children using the drug?

growth

___________ act on the brainstem and medulla (respiratory center) to stimulate respirations, making it a useful option for treating neonates with respiratory problems

a. amphetamines

b. analeptics

c. anorexiants

d. amphetmine-like drugs

a. analeptics - caffeine

to avoid cardiac related adverse effects, what is the safe dose maximum for adults regarding caffeine intake?

300-400 mg/day

______________ act on the satiety center in the hypothalamic and limbic areas of the brain to aid in weight loss, but can also be used as a secondary treatment for narcolepsy when adderall doesn't work

a. amphetamines

b. analeptics

c. anorexiants

d. amphetmine-like drugs

c. anorexiants

phentermine, the prototype for anorexiants, is contraindicated with which three conditions?

1. hypertension

2. seizures

3. bipolar disorder

_____________ modulate serotonergic pathways to improve levels and inhibit re-uptake of norepinephrine and dopamine

a. amphetamines

b. analeptics

c. anorexiants

d. amphetmine-like drugs

d. amphetamine like drugs

methylphenidate (ritalin) will (increase/decrease) effects of caffeine, anticoagulants, and anticonvulsants

increase

methylphenidate (ritalin) will (increase/decrease) effects of decongestants, antihypertensives, and barbiturates

decrease

similar to adderall, ritalin will cause the body to be in constant (fight or flight/rest and digest)

fight or flight

attention deficient hyperactivity disorder is the dysregulation of all of the following except:

a. norepinephrine

b. dopamine

c. GABA

d. serotonin

c. GABA

true or false: ADHD is only diagnosed through childhood

false - it is becoming more common for adults to be diagnosed as well