Central nervous system stimulants

What are the indicated uses for central nervous system stimulants as described in the text?

What is the general action of central nervous system stimulants in the body?

What is the specific effect of central nervous system stimulants on children with ADHD?

Which of the following conditions is a contraindication for the use of central nervous system stimulants?

The use of central nervous system stimulants is contraindicated in patients with a history of what specific mental health issue?

What is a significant precaution regarding the long-term use of central nervous system stimulants?

What is the potential interaction when central nervous system stimulants are used concurrently with MAO inhibitors?

How does alkalinizing the urine, for example with sodium bicarbonate, affect amphetamines?

According to the text, methylphenidate can interfere with the metabolism of which other drugs, potentially increasing their effects?

What is a key nursing assessment for a child taking central nervous system stimulants to monitor for potential side effects?

What psychological effect might a nurse observe in a patient taking a central nervous system stimulant, requiring the provision of frequent rest periods?

For a patient with ADHD on central nervous system stimulant therapy, what is a key assessment to determine if the therapy can be interrupted?

What is a primary nursing diagnosis related to the side effects of central nervous system stimulants?

What critical instruction should be given to a patient regarding dose alteration of a central nervous system stimulant?

What should a patient taking central nervous system stimulants be advised to avoid?

What caution should be given to a patient regarding activities like driving while on central nervous system stimulants?

What is a desired outcome for a patient with ADHD treated with a central nervous system stimulant?

Which physical effect is a general action of central nervous system stimulants?

In which patient population should central nervous system stimulants be used cautiously due to a history of certain diseases?

What is the effect of phenothiazines on central nervous system stimulants according to the interactions section?

What vital signs should a nurse monitor before administering and periodically during therapy with central nervous system stimulants?

A patient on a central nervous system stimulant reports feeling euphoric. What should the nurse monitor for after the medication's effects wear off?

For a patient being treated for narcolepsy with a central nervous system stimulant, what should the nurse observe and document?

What is the reason for advising patients on central nervous system stimulants to avoid abrupt cessation of high doses?

What is the purpose of scheduling periodic holidays from a central nervous system stimulant?

Central nervous system stimulants should not be used in pregnant or lactating women for what reason?

Which condition is a contraindication for the use of central nervous system stimulants, related to eye health?

In which patient population should central nervous system stimulants be used cautiously?

What is the interaction between central nervous system stimulants and other adrenergic (sympathomimetic) drugs?

How does acidifying the urine, such as with large doses of ascorbic acid, affect amphetamines?

When assessing a child with ADHD taking a central nervous system stimulant, what three aspects should be evaluated?

What is a potential adverse outcome of the high dependence and abuse potential of central nervous system stimulants?

Which of the following is an expected evaluation/desired outcome for a patient treated with central nervous system stimulants?

What is a general physiological effect of central nervous system stimulants on motor activity and mental alertness?

Concurrent use of central nervous system stimulants with which drug class can result in hypertensive crises?

When should a nurse monitor a patient's weight while on central nervous system stimulant therapy?

What are the two potential nursing diagnoses listed for a patient taking central nervous system stimulants?

A patient asks if they can stop taking their central nervous system stimulant now that they feel better. What is the appropriate nursing response based on the patient teaching guidelines?

The effects of amphetamines are enhanced by substances that do what to the urine?

What is the primary evaluation/desired outcome for a patient with narcolepsy being treated with a central nervous system stimulant?

What type of stimulation do central nervous system stimulants produce in addition to CNS stimulation?

What is a major contraindication for CNS stimulants related to a patient's cardiovascular health?

What is a key patient teaching point regarding the abuse potential of central nervous system stimulants?

What effect does methylphenidate have on warfarin?

When assessing a patient taking a CNS stimulant, the nurse should be aware that continual use may lead to what?

Which of the following describes the interaction between CNS stimulants and tricyclic antidepressants?

If growth inhibition occurs in a child taking a CNS stimulant, what is the appropriate nursing action?

What is the primary evaluation/desired outcome for a patient with ADHD being treated with a central nervous system stimulant?

A patient is advised to avoid activities requiring judgment until the response to a CNS stimulant is known. What is the reason for this caution?

What physical manifestation is explicitly mentioned as a general action of central nervous system stimulants?