Methylphenidate (Concerta) Nursing Considerations

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Generic Name

methylphenidate

Trade Name

Ritalin, Concerta

Indication

ADHD, narcolepsy

Action

improves attention span in ADHD by producing CNS stimulation

Therapeutic Class

central nervous system stimulant

Pharmacologic Class

none

Nursing Considerations

• can cause sudden death, hypertension, palpitations, anorexia, hyperactivity, insomnia
• may decrease effects of Warfarin and Phenytoin
• do not use with MAOIs
• monitor cardiovascular system
• monitor for behavioral changes
• monitor for dependence
• do not consume caffeinated beverages
“Drug Holiday” used to assess dependence and status

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Pharmacology for Nursing (MedMaster)

Jon Haws
Jon Haws
RN, BS, BSN, CCRN Alumnus

Tarang Patel
Tarang Patel
RN, DNP-NA, CCRN, RPh

Nichole Weaver
Nichole Weaver
RN, MSN/Ed, CCRN

Miriam Wahrman
Miriam Wahrman
RNC-MNN, MSN/Ed

Kara Tarr
Kara Tarr
RN, BSN

Nacole Riccaboni
Nacole Riccaboni
MSN, AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC, CCRN, CMC

The Pharmacology Course is a one-stop-shop for all things medication related! We’ll talk you through how to be successful in pharmacology and how to be safe when administering meds. We break down the most common and most important medication classes into easy-to-understand sections. We even walk you through how to conquer the often intimidating med math and drug calculations! When you finish this course you’ll be able to confidently and safely administer medications to your patients!

0 – Pharmacology Course Introduction

    1 – NCLEX Must Knows

    • 20 Questions

    • 20 Questions

    • 13 Questions

    • 21 Questions

    • 10 Questions

    • 5 Questions

    • 10 Questions

              2 – Math for Meds

              • 10 Questions

              • 1 Questions

              • 7 Questions

              • 4 Questions

              • 3 Questions

              • 3 Questions

                    3 – Disease Specific Medications

                    • 10 Questions
                    4 – Antianxiety Agents

                    • 2 Questions

                    • 10 Questions

                              • 2 Questions
                              5 – Antiarrhythmics

                              • 7 Questions

                                    6 – Anticoagulants & Thrombolytics

                                    • 5 Questions

                                      • 1 Questions

                                          • 4 Questions

                                            • 1 Questions
                                            7 – Anticonvulsants

                                            • 4 Questions

                                                        8 – Antidepressants

                                                            • 3 Questions

                                                              • 5 Questions

                                                                      • 3 Questions

                                                                        9 – Antidiabetic Agents

                                                                        • 4 Questions

                                                                          • 12 Questions

                                                                                    10 – Antihistamines

                                                                                    • 1 Questions

                                                                                        • 2 Questions

                                                                                              11 – Antihypertensives

                                                                                                • 16 Questions

                                                                                                      • 4 Questions

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                                                                                                                        • 9 Questions

                                                                                                                          12 – Anti-Infectives

                                                                                                                          • 5 Questions

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                                                                                                                                    • 5 Questions

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                                                                                                                                                • 7 Questions

                                                                                                                                                          • 5 Questions

                                                                                                                                                            • 6 Questions

                                                                                                                                                              13 – Antipsychotics

                                                                                                                                                              • 2 Questions

                                                                                                                                                                • 5 Questions

                                                                                                                                                                      14 – Autonomic Nervous System Meds

                                                                                                                                                                      • 4 Questions

                                                                                                                                                                            • 3 Questions

                                                                                                                                                                                  • 2 Questions

                                                                                                                                                                                        15 – Bronchodilators & Respiratory Drugs

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 2 Questions

                                                                                                                                                                                                16 – Diuretics

                                                                                                                                                                                                • 1 Questions

                                                                                                                                                                                                • 4 Questions

                                                                                                                                                                                                      17 – GI Meds

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1 Questions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          18 – Hormone & Immune Related Drugs

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 1 Questions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      19 – Lipid Lowering Drugs

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        20 – Mineral and Electrolyte Drugs

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 4 Questions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  21 – Mood Stabilizers

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      22 – Non-Opioid Analgesics

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 5 Questions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 1 Questions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 4 Questions

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                23 – OB Meds

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • 2 Questions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 6 Questions

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      24 – Opioid Analgesics

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 7 Questions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            25 – Sedatives / Hyponotics

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 3 Questions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 5 Questions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      26 – Steroids

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 5 Questions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 2 Questions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              27 – Vasodilators

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • 2 Questions

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    28 – Vasopressors

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 1 Questions

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        29 – Medications By Class

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              30- Antineoplastics

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        31 – Medication Infusion