Question

Drug Cards for the following medications that describe the Drug class, Prototype Name, MOA, Major Adverse Effects, Drug Interactions and Contraindications, and Nursing Implications.

Amphetamines

Methylphenidate

Caffeine

Answer 1

Amphetamines

Drug class	Mode of action	Major adverse effects	drug interactions	Contraindications	Nursin implications
phenethylamine class CNS class	It is used to treat attention deficit disorders.It increases the release of norephinephrine and seratonin from nerve terminals	Insomnia Hypertension Palpitation Weight loss Dizziness Headache Dryness of mouth nervousness	MAO inhibitors will increase the toxicity	It is containdicated in lacating mothers,and in the long term managment of obesity because it may cause tolerance	Observe for drug tolerance
Methylphenidate - Stimulants class	It helps ti increase the ability to pay attention used in narcolepsy and ADHD	Decreassed appetite Altered sleep Dry mouth Increased sweating. Nausea Nervousness	Do not use with MAO inhibitors.	Hypertension Cardiac arrythmia Heart failure recent myocardial infraction. Throtoxicity	chronic use can lead to tolerance,psychic dependence.Observe patient periodically for withdrawl symptoms.
Caffiene - Stimulant Psychoactive drug	It helps to antagonist receptors inhibition of phosphodiesterace release of calcium from intracellular stores	Insomnia Restlessness Headache dehydration anxiety	Do not take with stimulants can leads to high blood preassure	Anxitey Coronary vascular disease peptic ulcer	High dose may impair glucose tolerance.