The nurse would monitor for decreased effect of amphetamines when these drugs are given with:
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Antidiabetic agents
Antidiabetic agents tend to decrease the effectiveness of amphetamines. A and C increase the effects of amphetamines.
Amphetamines are included in the category of drugs of abuse because of their ability to:
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Enhance performance
Drugs that produce a desired effect, such as feelings of euphoria and improved performance, tend to be overused and abused. Nervousness, decreased weight, and increased blood pressure are all effects of amphetamine. However, they are considered drugs of abuse because of their ability to enhance performance and produce a euphoric effect.
Joseph is child diagnosed with attention deficit disorder. Which of the following drugs is commonly used for his condition?
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methylphenidate (Ritalin)
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) is the drug of choice for attention deficit disorder. B and C are commonly used for exogenous obesity. Caffeine is a mild CNS stimulant that is not used for attention deficit disorder.
A side effect of cholinergic administration is:
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All of the above
Cholinergic drugs increase GI activity, causing all of these side effects.
Adrenergic blockers are contraindicated in:
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Obstructive airway disease
Adrenergic blockers tend to cause bronchoconstriction, so are therefore contraindicated in obstructive pulmonary disease.
Which of the following metabolic effects may be a consequence of administration of adrenergic agents?
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Hyperglycemia
A, B, and D are incorrect because the effects of insulin are antagonized by adrenaline or adrenergic agents.
Drugs that mimic sympathetic activity are known as:
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Adrenergics
Drugs that mimic the effects of sympathetic activity are known as adrenergics.
Cholinergics are contraindicated in:
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Asthma
Bronchial asthma is a contraindication of cholinergics because administration of cholinergics will cause bronchoconstriction.
Cholinergic agents are used to:
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Produce miosis
Miosis is a parasympathetic activity and is therefore the correct choice. B, C and D are incorrect because cholinergic agents are antidotes to neuromuscular blockers and tricyclic antidepressants.
Which group of drugs mimics parasympathetic activity?
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Cholinergic agents
Cholinergic drugs mimic the effects of the parasympathetic nervous system. Anticholinergic agents antagonize the parasympathetic nervous system. Adrenergic agents stimulate sympathetic nervous system. Antiadrenergic agents block the effect of the sympathetic nervous system.