PHINMA UNIVERSITY OF ILOILO

COLLEGE OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

Nursing Department

DRUG STUDY
Drug Name Classification/ Indications Contraindications Side effects/ Adverse Nursing responsibilities
Mechanism of Action Effects
Generic Name:  Therapeutic class:  ADHD  Hypersensitive to or with  CNS: insomnia,  Obtain a detailed patient history.
Dextroamphetam CNS Stimulants idiosyncratic reactions to nervousness,  Get baseline vital signs.
ine Sulfate  Pharmacologic class: sympathomimetic amines. restlessness, tremor,  Tell patient/family to avoid acidic
Amphetamines  Hyperthyroidism, moderate dizziness, headache, foods and fruit juices.
Brand Name: Controlled substance to severe hypertension, chills, overstimulation,  Give drug in the day to avoid insomnia
Dexedrine schedule: II symptomatic CV disease, dysphoria, euphoria, at night.
 Promotes release of glaucoma, advanced dyskinesia.  Monitor patient with ADHD for
dopamine and arteriosclerosis, and history  CV: tachycardia, aggressive behavior and hostility.
Route: norepinephrine from of drug abuse. palpitation, arrhythmias,  Monitor patient closely for
P.O. nerve terminals in  During or within 14 of MAO hypertension. dependence.
the brain and, to a inhibitor therapy.  GI: dry mouth, taste  Periodically monitor patient for
lesser extent, the  Use cautiously in agitated perversion, diarrhea, changes in HR or BP.
Dosage: reuptake of patients and patient with constipation, anorexia,  Monitor for growth retardation in
10 mg catecholamines. motor tics, phonic tics, or other GI disturbances. children.
Tourette syndrome. Also use  GU: erectile dysfunction  Instruct patient/family to immediately
cautiously in patients with  Metabolic: weight loss report chest pain, shortness of breath,
Frequency: preexisting hypertension,  Musculoskeletal:
O.D. or fainting.
HF, recent MI; psychiatric rhabdomyolysis  Warn patient/family to avoid activities
illness, bipolar disorder,  Skin: urticaria that require alertness, a clear visual
depression, or family history  Other: increased libido field, or good coordination.
of suicide; and with seizure
 Monitor patient for signs and
disorder.
symptoms of drug dependence.
 Structural cardiac
abnormalities and other
serious heart problems in
children and adolescents.
 Pregnancy and lactation.

PREPARED BY: _BEATRICE V. MANINGAS BSN 3_