Term
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Definition
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Term
| What systems do amphetamines affect? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are three disadvantages of amphetamines? |
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Definition
-physical dependence
-abuse
-tolerance |
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Term
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Definition
1. Euphoria
2. Increased irritability
3. Insomnia
4. HTN
5. Nervousness
6. Weight loss |
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Term
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Definition
ADHD
Obesity
Narcolepsy
Apnea |
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Term
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Definition
methylphenidate (Ritalin)
amphetamine |
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Term
| Interaction of amphetamines |
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Definition
1. MAOI- HTN crisis
2. Caffiene - increase CNS stimulants
3. OTC/cold decongestants - increase CNS stimulants |
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Term
| What can be a cause of HA? |
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Definition
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Term
| Characteristics of Migraine HA |
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Definition
-throbbing head pain
-n/v
-sensitivity to light & sound |
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Term
| action of migraine medications |
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Definition
| PREVENTS inflammation & dilation of intercranial blood vessels |
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Term
s/e of Ergot Alkaloids
(Ergotamine) |
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Definition
1. GI discomfort (tx w/ reglan)
2. Ergotism ( muscle pain, paresthesia, cold pale extremities) d/c immediately
3. Physical dependence
4. Abortion |
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Term
action of serotonin receptor antagonist
("triptans" |
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Definition
| increase serotonin levels; causes vasoconstriction |
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Term
s/e of serotonin receptor antagonists
(Triptans) |
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Definition
1. Chest symptoms (heavy arms/ chest pressure)
2. Coronary vasospasm/angina
3. Teratogenic |
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Term
| what type of patients is Ergotamine contraindicated in? |
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Definition
1. renal/liver dysfunction
2. sespsi
3. CAD
4. Pregnant |
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Term
| What type of patients are triptans contraindicated for? |
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Definition
| 1. Heart problems (MI, HTN, Ischemia) |
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Term
s/e of beta blockers
(propanolol) |
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Definition
| 1. tiredness, fatigue, depression, ashtma exacerbation |
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Term
s/e of anticonvulsants
divalproex (depakote) |
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Definition
Neural tube defects
(avoid during pregnancy) |
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Term
s/e of TCA
(amitrtiptyline) |
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Definition
| 1. Anticholinergic effects |
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Term
s/e of calcium channel blockers
(Verapamil) |
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Definition
1. Orhostatic hypotension
2. Constipation |
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Term
| What type of headaches is estrogen used for? |
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Definition
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Term
| What type of interaction occurs with Ergotamine and Sumatriptan? |
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Definition
-can lead to spasmic rxn of blood vessels
--> AVOID concurrent use |
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Term
| Intearction of triptan and MAOIs |
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Definition
-> MAOI toxicity
- stop MAOI 2 weeks prior to triptan administration |
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Term
| Uses for Migraine Medications |
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Definition
| 1. To abort/prevent migraine attacks |
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Term
| Which classification of Migraine Medications is preferred for prevention? |
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Definition
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Term
| Types of meds for migraine |
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Definition
1. Ergot Alkaloids
2. Serotonin Receptor Antagonist (triptans)
3. TCA
4. Beta blockers
5. Anticonvulsants (Depakote)
6. CCBlockers (Verapamil)
7. Estrogen |
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