Question

Unit Four: Autonomic Nervous System Drugs; Unit Five: Central and Peripheral Nervous System Drug

Prepare Summary Presentation for class to include the following:

1. Summary of the Unit/Classification
2. Minimum of three types of drugs or supplements
3. Typical routes of administration
4. Common side effects and adverse effects
5. Special considerations
6. Common Nursing interventions

Answer 1

1 Autonomic Nervous system governs involuntary functions of cardiac muscle,smooth muscle and glands.The ANS is divided into two components ,sympathetic and parasympathetic,which are anatomically and functionally different.These two systems function together to maintain a relatively balanced internal environment.The ANS is both an efferent and afferent system.it consists of preganglionic nerves and post ganglionic nerves.The ANS provides dual and often reciprocal innervation to many structures.

2 CNS depressants,CNS stimulants,Hallucinogens

3 Oral,intranasal and IV.

4 Adverse effectarepalpitations,tachycardia,hypertension,angina,dysrhythmias,nervousness,restlessness,anxiety,insomnia,nausea,vomiting ,diarrhea,dry mouth,increased urine frequency.

5 Client must take the medication before meals,alcohol and caffeine containing foods should be avoided,nervousness and tremors may occur,client must avoid hazardous equipment when experiencing tremors.

6 Monitor the clients heart rate and blood pressure,administer 6-8 hours before sleep snd taper the mdication when discontinuing