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NUR 181 CNS Stimulants ATI Template
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- NUR 181
- Institution
- Delaware Technical And Community College
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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATEMedication
NAME Central Nervous System Stimulants
CONTENT REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER _Chapter 11
TOPIC DESCRIPTOR
MEDICATION _Methylphenisate, Dextroamphentamine, Dexmethylphenidate, Amphetamine mixture
EXPECTED Raise the levels of norepinephrine and dopamine in the CNS.
PHARMACOLOGICAL
ACTION:
Therapeutic Uses
ADHD
Conduct Disorder
Narcolepsy
Obseity
Adverse Effects Nursing Interventions
-Insomnia, restlessness, decreased appetite,weight loss, -Instruct parents and clients in
growth suppression, Dysrhythmias, chest pain, high blood safety and storage of medications
pressure, hallucinations an paranoia.
-Therapeutic effects begin rapidly,
and their duration varies according
to the release form of medication
Contraindications
-Use with cautions in clients who are pregnant, breastfeeding or have
hypertension
-Clients who have a history of substance abuse disorder,
hypertension, hyperthyroidism, severe anxiety and psychosis. Client Education
-ADHD is not cured by this medication.
Management with an overall treatment plan
that icludes family therapy and cognitive
Medication/Food Interactions behavioral therapy will improve outcomes.
-MAOIs - These medications have a high potential
-Use of caffeine can increase CNS stimulant effects for development of substance use disorder
-Use strictly as prescribed
-Avoid alcohol use
Medication Administration Evaluation of Medication
Effectiveness
-Swallow sustained release tablets whole
-Administer medication of a regular schedule -Improvement of manifestations of
-For transdermal medication, place patch on alternating ADHD
hips daily (no longer than 9hrs) -Improved ability to stay awake
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