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You will be pre-assigned as a team to one of the following Units: Unit Four: Autonomic Nervous System Drugs; Unit Five: Central and Peripheral Nervous System Drugs. This is a 4-week activity. You will stay in your team for each of the weeks that follow. Prepare a 15-minute Summary Presentation for class to include the following: Summary of the Unit/Classification, a minimum of three types of drugs or supplements, typical routes of administration, common side effects and adverse effects, special considerations, and common nursing interventions. Teams must distill the material to only key points. The presentation may be a PowerPoint, lecture and handouts, poster, or any way the team feels they will best present the information. Use your textbook and Davis's Drug Guide as your resources. Teams collect points over the four weeks for their presentation. They are graded on their accuracy and thoroughness of their presentation as well as how well they worked as a team. At the end of the four modules, each team will be awarded an Olympic medal for the number of points earned.

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Introduction

The study of pharmacology related to the nervous system is essential for understanding how drugs affect physiological processes and patient care. The autonomic nervous system (ANS) and the central and peripheral nervous systems are critical components that regulate vital functions, and their pharmacological manipulation forms a core aspect of medical and nursing practice. This paper provides a comprehensive summary of Unit Four: Autonomic Nervous System Drugs, and Unit Five: Central and Peripheral Nervous System Drugs, focusing on key classifications, drugs, administration routes, common side effects, adverse effects, considerations, and nursing interventions, to support effective medication management and patient safety.

Autonomic Nervous System Drugs

The autonomic nervous system controls involuntary bodily functions and is divided primarily into the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions (Katzung, 2018). Drugs affecting this system are used to treat a variety of conditions such as cardiovascular disorders, asthma, and hypertension (Rang et al., 2016).

• Classifications and Examples:
  • Adrenergic agonists (e.g., epinephrine, norepinephrine, phenylephrine)
  • Adrenergic blockers (e.g., labetalol, prazosin)
  • Cholinergic drugs (e.g., bethanechol, pilocarpine)
  • Anticholinergic drugs (e.g., atropine, scopolamine)
• Routes of Administration: Oral, intravenous (IV), intramuscular (IM), topical, inhalation
• Common Side Effects and Adverse Effects: Increased heart rate, hypertension, dry mouth, urinary retention, dizziness, or hypotension, bronchospasm (Rang et al., 2016).
• Special Considerations: Monitoring vital signs, assessing for arrhythmias, and checking response to medication (Katzung, 2018).
• Common Nursing Interventions: Educating patients on medication administration, monitoring blood pressure and heart rate, and recognizing signs of adverse effects (Rang et al., 2016).

Central and Peripheral Nervous System Drugs

Drugs targeting the central nervous system (CNS) include those used for pain management, psychiatric disorders, and neurological conditions. Peripheral nervous system drugs often involve neuromuscular blocking agents (Miller, 2018).

• Classifications and Examples:
  • Analgesics (e.g., acetaminophen, opioids like morphine)
  • Antidepressants (e.g., SSRIs like fluoxetine)
  • Antipsychotics (e.g., haloperidol, risperidone)
  • Neuromuscular blocking agents (e.g., succinylcholine)
• Routes of Administration: Oral, IV, intramuscular, transdermal, inhalation
• Common Side Effects and Adverse Effects: Drowsiness, respiratory depression, nausea, extrapyramidal symptoms, hypotension (Miller, 2018).
• Special Considerations: Patient assessment for seizure thresholds, mental status, and respiratory function (Miller, 2018).
• Common Nursing Interventions: Monitoring neurological status, managing side effects, ensuring medication adherence, and providing patient education for safety (Katzung, 2018).

Conclusion

An understanding of the pharmacology of nervous system drugs is vital for safe and effective patient care. Recognizing the key characteristics of drug classifications, routes, effects, considerations, and interventions ensures optimal therapeutic outcomes and minimizes adverse reactions. As future healthcare providers, nurses must stay informed and attentive to these pharmacological principles to enhance patient safety and treatment efficacy.

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