ADHD MEDS
These medications are known to have a Black box warning for sudden death with pre-existing cardiac deficits
Amphetamine and Methylphenidate
This medication is known to cause profound vomiting and worst hangover of your life if taken while drinking alcohol!
Disulfiram
Overdose Antidote
Naloxone
Administration of Varenicline
PO
Strattera CANNOT be given with _________ within 14 days of use
MAOIs
What medications do Adderall and Concerta interact with
MAOI, Beta blockers, Digoxin, TCAs
What is the administration and dosage of Acamprosate
666mg TID unless body weight <60kg
The opioid partial agonist-antagonist that you do not want to mix with other sedatives (Used for opioid dependence)
Buprenorphine
Nursing interventions for Chantix are that patient's must start it ________ before target quit date
1 week
A patient comes to the hospital stating he is on alcohol, Benzos, and opioids... How will you proceed?
This Alpha 2 adrenergic agonist is known to treat both ADHD and HTN
Guanfacine
Patients have to abstain from alcohol for _____ when taking disulfiram
12hrs
Buprenorphine and Naloxone (Suboxone) is known to be placed _____
Must be placed sublingually, no other parts of the mouth! DO NOT SWALLOW!
Adverse effects of this drug are euphoria, abnormal thinking, dizziness, and increased appetite
Marijuana or Dronabinol
This medication is known to be hepatotoxic and cause GI upset so make sure to take it with food! HINT: ADHD med
Atomoxetine
Name the 2 stimulants and 2 non-stimulants ADHD medications
Amphetamine
Methylphenidate
Guanfacine
Atomoxetine
This medication should not be taken with alcohol and opioids because it blocks the opiate effects causing more people to take more drugs or drink more leading to an overdose
Naltrexone
What is the half life of Methadone
8-59hrs
What type of patients should receive Dronabinol
This medication is given to AIDS and chemotherapy patients
SE of this medication are known to be headaches, insomnia, abnormal dreams, irritability (intense), depression, and flatulence
Varenicline
Suicidal ideations
What are the CAGE screening questions
Cut down, Annoyed, Guilty, and Eye opener
You do not want to combine Methadone with ____ because it will cause withdrawals
Naltrexone
Name 2 adverse effects of Nicotine
Headaches, mouth/throat irritation, dyspepsia, rhinitis, dizziness
Contraindication for Acamprosate
CrCl <30, KIDNEY FAILURE