Amphetamines - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Mental Health NUR2459 Final Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers Some obese individuals take amphetamines to suppress appetite and help them lose weight. Which of the following is an adverse effect associated with the use of amphetamines that makes this practice undesirable? a. Bradycardia b. Amenorrhea c. Tolerance d. Convulsions - answerc. Tolerance The Maudsley approach to the treatment of adolescents with anorexia nervosa advances which of the following fundamental concepts? a...

______ are drugs that act on the central nervous system and produce a sleep like state (examples: opium, heroin, Dilaudid, Demerol) - Answer-Narcotics ______ create a feeling of excitement, grater energy, and alertness. (examples include: methamphetamines and amphetamines) - Answer-Stimulants ______ depress the central nervous system - Answer-Depressants Most widely used depressant - Answer-alcohol ______ are drugs that have the ability to induce intense emotional feeling and cause h...

NR 546 WEEK 7 ADHD Medication Table. Drug Name (include if IR, XR, ODT, LA) Indication (include approved ages) Neurotransmitter(s) Affected Target Symptoms Short-acting, intermediateacting or long-acting. Duration of action, peak (if noted) Notable side effects /Patient education instructions Methylphenidate (D/L) (Concerta, Ritalin) -Dopamine, norepinephrine inhibitor and releaser (DNRIRe), stimulant, FDA approved for ADHD in children and adults (ages vary based on formulatio...

Hallmark BSN 205 Questions and Answers 100% Pass Which of the following patients would require follow- up? An adolescent with a respiratory rate of 16 breaths per minute. A child with a respiratory rate of 20 breaths per minute. A newborn with a respiratory rate of 40 breaths per minute. An adult with a respiratory rate of 10 breaths per minute. An adult with a respiratory rate of 10 breaths per minute. Which of the following vital signs recorded for an older adult would be considered accep...

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Final Exam: NR547 / NR 547 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Differential Diagnosis in Psychiatric-Mental Health across the Lifespan Practicum | Study Review Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain Question: Stimulant Use Disorder Answer: -Most common: amphetamines, cocaine, "bath salts," and "club drugs" -Amphetamines can be ingested orally, intravenously, and nasally -Symptoms of acute stimulant intoxication: • euphoria • rambling speech • headache • tr...

Mental health NUR2459 final review questions Some obese individuals take amphetamines to suppress appetite and help them lose weight. Which of the following is an adverse effect associated with the use of amphetamines that makes this practice undesirable? a. Bradycardia b. Amenorrhea c. Tolerance d. Convulsions - ANSWER c. Tolerance The Maudsley approach to the treatment of adolescents with anorexia nervosa advances which of th...

Exam 4: NURS660 / NURS 660 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Psychopharmacology and Advanced Mental Health Exam | Complete guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Maryville Q: Amphetamine/dextroamphetmamine Answer: Adderall Q: Adderall (amphetamines)/Ritalin (methylphenidate) works by increasing Dopamine/Norepinephrine? Answer: Aderall (amphetamines) Q: Adderall/Ritalin competitively inhibits Dopamine transporter? Answer: Adderall Q: Adderall/Ritalin works with VMAT? Answer: Adderall Q: Ad...

Pharmacology-Jeopardy Week 6 & quizzes 2024 with Complete Solutions *Amphetamines* increase the activity of what type of Neuron? - Correct Answer *CNS* Neurons are excited by what drug? What are two indications for the use of *amphetamines*? - Correct Answer *ADHD and Narcolepsy* are treated by what drug? Because of their high potential for abuse, *amphetamines* belong to this schedule of controlled substances? - Correct Answer What are commonly used drugs that belong to *Schedule II*? ...

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