"You are feeling Sleepy" and other CNS Drugs
This Benzodiazepine can be used on conscious sedation
midazolam
Serotonin syndrome is an adverse effect of this drug.
Duloxetine
What two lab test should be obtained in a person taking phenytoin due to potential adverse effects
Liver Function and a CBC
This medication is used to treat an anaphylactic reaction
epinephrine
This type of medication will not help with an acute asthmatic attack, but does assist in decreasing the inflammation in the airways
inhaled steroids
Benzodiazepines interact with this food
Grapefruit/Grapefruit Juice
Antidepressants can take a while to show positive effects in the body. How long can it take?
4-6 weeks
Gingival hyperplasia is an adverse effect of what seizure medication?
phenytoin
This medication taken for allergies may take 1-2 weeks to have the desired effect
topical or nasal steroids
The medication is of the same class as albuterol, but is not a rescue drug
salmeterol
Urinary retention is an adverse effect of which medication used to treat Parkinsons Disease
benztropine
When taking isocarboxazid with aged cheeses, a person will experience this.
Hypertension or elevated blood pressure
For what reason should care be used in when taking other anticonvulsants with valproic acid
The interactions with the P450 enzymes in the liver, may affect the levels of the medication in the blood
Adverse effect of antitussives that affect the CNS
drowsiness
For what disease process should beta adrenergic agonist be used cautiously
Hypertension
A person taking methylphenidate may experience what adverse effects
weight loss, loss of appetite, and flat affect
Tricyclic Antidepressants work on the following neurotransmitter(s)
Serotonin and Norepinephrine
What limits may be placed on a person after they start anticonvulsants following a seizure
The will not be able to drive for a period of 6 month to a year
How is cetirizine different from diphenhydramine
It is a second generation antihistamine that does not cause drowsiness
What adverse effects may be seen with the drug tiotropium?
Anticholinergic effects
These drug is used to treat schizophrenia and behavioral problems
chlorpromazine and aripiprazole
The use of fluoxetine is contraindicated with what other antidepressants due to toxic effects.
MAOI and Tricyclic Antidepressants
The anticonvulsant may increase suicidal thoughts in the person taking it.
carbamazepine
The drug dornase alfa has what action
It breaks down mucous to aid in the patient being able to cough up the thick tenacious secretions
When taking both a beta adrenergic agonist (fast acting) and an inhaled steroid, which should be taken first