Pharm MIDTERM COMPLETE Questions and
Verified Answers
What are some uses for CNS stimulants? Correct Answer: Attention deficit
hyperactive disorder(ADHD)
Narcolepsy
Reversal of respiratory distress
Obesity
Migraines
Amphetamine sulfate (Adderall) Correct Answer: Increase wakefulness in
narcolepsy
Decrease hyperactivity and impulsiveness of ADHD
Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta)
Atomoxetine (Strattera) Correct Answer: ADHD
Amphetamine-like Drugs Correct Answer: Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta)
Atomoxetine (Strattera)
Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta)
Modafinil (Provigil)
,Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta)
Modafinil (Provigil) Correct Answer: Narcolepsy
Anorexiants Correct Answer: Appetite suppressants used to treat obesity
Use under MD supervision and emphasis on behavior modifications
Xanthines do what to the lungs? Correct Answer: Broncho dialate
Analeptics Correct Answer: stimulates respirations
Xanthines Correct Answer: Caffeine Theophylline
Respiratory CNS Stimulant Correct Answer: Doxapram (Dopram)
uses for Doxapram (Dopram) Correct Answer: Respiratory depression from drug
overdose
Pre and post-anesthetic respiratory depression
Occasionally COPD
What are some nursing considerations for meds for ADHD Correct Answer: Usually
dosed 2 x's a day morning and lunch and keep 6 hours from bed time and on an
empty stomach.
A huge ordeal is reduced weight due to decreased appetite
Don't combine with other CNS depressants or stimulants
Don't take with excessive caffeine
,Don't give decongestants
Don't use in kids under 6 years old
Be aware of potential for abuse they are a schedule 2
What is an analeptic Correct Answer: CNS stimulant used to stimulate respiration.
Caffeine
Theophylline
What med categories are used for acute migraine attacks? What is their MOA?
Correct Answer: Ergot alkaloids
Triptans (Selective serotonin1 receptor agonists)
What is the MOA for Ergot alkaloids Correct Answer: Causes vasoconstriction of
cranial arteries
Should be taken early in migraine attack
an example of a Ergot alkaloids Correct Answer: Ergotamine tartrate (Ergostat)-
pregnancy category X
What is the MOA for Triptans Correct Answer: vasoconstriction of cranial arteries
an example of a Triptans Correct Answer: Sumatriptan (Imitrex)
What are some meds used for prevention of a migraine? Correct Answer: Beta-
adrenergic blockers- dilate blood vessels
Tricyclic antidepressants
, Anticonvulsants
Calcium channel blockers- dilate blood vessels
List some categories of CNS depressants. Correct Answer: Sedative-hypnotics
General and local anesthetics
Narcotic and Non-narcotic analgesics
Anticonvulsants
Antipsychotics
Antidepressants
Muscle relaxants
What are some groups of sedative-hypnotics? Correct Answer: Barbiturates
Benzodiazepines
Nonbenzodiazepines
Short-acting barbiturates Correct Answer: Pentobarbital (Nembutal)
Secobarbital (Seconal)
USE of Short-acting barbiturates Correct Answer: Used to induce sleep on those
who have difficulty falling asleep
Intermediate-acting barbiturates Correct Answer: Butabarbital (Butisol)
Verified Answers
What are some uses for CNS stimulants? Correct Answer: Attention deficit
hyperactive disorder(ADHD)
Narcolepsy
Reversal of respiratory distress
Obesity
Migraines
Amphetamine sulfate (Adderall) Correct Answer: Increase wakefulness in
narcolepsy
Decrease hyperactivity and impulsiveness of ADHD
Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta)
Atomoxetine (Strattera) Correct Answer: ADHD
Amphetamine-like Drugs Correct Answer: Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta)
Atomoxetine (Strattera)
Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta)
Modafinil (Provigil)
,Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta)
Modafinil (Provigil) Correct Answer: Narcolepsy
Anorexiants Correct Answer: Appetite suppressants used to treat obesity
Use under MD supervision and emphasis on behavior modifications
Xanthines do what to the lungs? Correct Answer: Broncho dialate
Analeptics Correct Answer: stimulates respirations
Xanthines Correct Answer: Caffeine Theophylline
Respiratory CNS Stimulant Correct Answer: Doxapram (Dopram)
uses for Doxapram (Dopram) Correct Answer: Respiratory depression from drug
overdose
Pre and post-anesthetic respiratory depression
Occasionally COPD
What are some nursing considerations for meds for ADHD Correct Answer: Usually
dosed 2 x's a day morning and lunch and keep 6 hours from bed time and on an
empty stomach.
A huge ordeal is reduced weight due to decreased appetite
Don't combine with other CNS depressants or stimulants
Don't take with excessive caffeine
,Don't give decongestants
Don't use in kids under 6 years old
Be aware of potential for abuse they are a schedule 2
What is an analeptic Correct Answer: CNS stimulant used to stimulate respiration.
Caffeine
Theophylline
What med categories are used for acute migraine attacks? What is their MOA?
Correct Answer: Ergot alkaloids
Triptans (Selective serotonin1 receptor agonists)
What is the MOA for Ergot alkaloids Correct Answer: Causes vasoconstriction of
cranial arteries
Should be taken early in migraine attack
an example of a Ergot alkaloids Correct Answer: Ergotamine tartrate (Ergostat)-
pregnancy category X
What is the MOA for Triptans Correct Answer: vasoconstriction of cranial arteries
an example of a Triptans Correct Answer: Sumatriptan (Imitrex)
What are some meds used for prevention of a migraine? Correct Answer: Beta-
adrenergic blockers- dilate blood vessels
Tricyclic antidepressants
, Anticonvulsants
Calcium channel blockers- dilate blood vessels
List some categories of CNS depressants. Correct Answer: Sedative-hypnotics
General and local anesthetics
Narcotic and Non-narcotic analgesics
Anticonvulsants
Antipsychotics
Antidepressants
Muscle relaxants
What are some groups of sedative-hypnotics? Correct Answer: Barbiturates
Benzodiazepines
Nonbenzodiazepines
Short-acting barbiturates Correct Answer: Pentobarbital (Nembutal)
Secobarbital (Seconal)
USE of Short-acting barbiturates Correct Answer: Used to induce sleep on those
who have difficulty falling asleep
Intermediate-acting barbiturates Correct Answer: Butabarbital (Butisol)
