Spasticity
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disorder of the muscles resulting in tight or stiff muscles and the inability to
control those muscles; caused by imbalance of signals from the brain and
spinal cord to the muscles
Action: Cholinesterase Inhibitors
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Inhibits acetylcholinesterase thus improving cholinergic function by making
more acetylcholine available
, This awesome duo for Parkinson's includes one drug that assures maximum delivery to
the CNS of the other
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- levodopa/carbidopa (Sinemet)
Nursing Considerations: CNS Stimulates
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- Insomnia
- restlessness
- irritability
- anorexia
- nausea
- constipation
- increased HR and BP
- potential for dependence or tolerance
* They mimic the CNS flight or fight response
Nursing Considerations: Phenytoin (Dilantin)
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- Do not administer to pregnant women
- Good oral hygiene
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disorder of the muscles resulting in tight or stiff muscles and the inability to
control those muscles; caused by imbalance of signals from the brain and
spinal cord to the muscles
Action: Cholinesterase Inhibitors
Give this one a try later!
Inhibits acetylcholinesterase thus improving cholinergic function by making
more acetylcholine available
, This awesome duo for Parkinson's includes one drug that assures maximum delivery to
the CNS of the other
Give this one a try later!
- levodopa/carbidopa (Sinemet)
Nursing Considerations: CNS Stimulates
Give this one a try later!
- Insomnia
- restlessness
- irritability
- anorexia
- nausea
- constipation
- increased HR and BP
- potential for dependence or tolerance
* They mimic the CNS flight or fight response
Nursing Considerations: Phenytoin (Dilantin)
Give this one a try later!
- Do not administer to pregnant women
- Good oral hygiene
