Matrix on Drug Classifications
Physiological Complications
12/10/2012
Jesslyn Guenther
Physiological Complications (550-106)
Final Exam/Project Matrix
Directions: Complete the matrix on drug classifications. Consider drug classifications and drugs
not addressed in the learning plans of the course this semester, but that are included in the
chapters not covered in the textbook. Consider what sub-categories may exist within a drug
classification, examples of drugs within the classification and/or sub-categories, the CNS and
physiological effects of the drugs within the classification, withdrawal effects of drugs within
the classification, treatment issues of significance, therapeutic uses for the drug, and whether
the drugs cited are legal, illegal, prescription, or OTC.
Accuracy in identifying sub-categories within the correct classification and identifying drugs that
accurately reflect the sub-category and the correct classification is critical in this assessment
activity.
Drug Classifications
SubCategories of
Drugs within
the Drug
Classification
Specific
Drugs within
the Drug
Classification
CNS and
Physiological
Effects
Characteristic
of the Class of
Drugs
Withdrawal
Effects
Characteristic
of the Class of
Drugs
Treatment
Issues
Unique to
the Class of
Drugs
Therapeuti
c Uses
Legal,
Illegal,
Prescriptio
n,OTC
Sedative/hypnotics or
CNS Depressants
Tranquilize
rs,
sedatives,h
ypnotics,ps
ychoactives,barbi
turates
Pentobarbi
tal,
butabarbit
ol,
mephobar
bitol,
diazepam,
lorazepam,
midazolam
alcohol
Addiction,
seizures,
amnesia,cri
minal
behavior,
miscarriage,
phobias,
death
Percepyual
change,
severe
anxiety,
dysphoria,
sleep
sisturbance,
tremors,
muscle
pain,
seizures
Cognitive
behavioral
therapy,
AODA
counseling
Rehab.
Cause
calmness
and relax
muscles
IllegalRohypnol
Prescripti
onbarbitura
tes, long
term
benzodia
zepines
OTCdiphenhy
dramine,
doxylami
ne,antihi
stamines
, shortterm
benzodia
zepines
Narcotic Analgesics
Opium
Morphine
Heroin
Codeine
Codeine,
oxycodone
methadon
e
Fentanyl
Heroin
Morphine
Belladonna
hydrocodo
ne
Constrict
eye pupil,
dpress
respiratory
system,
decrease
heart rate,
low blood
pressure,
constipatio
n, shaking
hands,
moodchang
e, addiction
Agitation,
anxiety,
tremors,
muscle
aches, hot
and cold
flashes,
vomiting,
diarrhea,
seizures,
nausea
Drug
replaceme
nt therapy,
rapid
detox,
cognitive
behavioral
therapy,
AODA
counseling,
Rehab.
CNS Stimulants
Dextroamp
hetamine,
ergotamine
, nicotine
liquid,
cardiac
therapy,
methamph
etamine
Amphetam
ine,
hydrocodo
ne,
sympatho
mimetics,
caffeine,
nicotine,
ephedrine,
methamph
etamine
Impaired
judgment,
nausea,
headache,
vomiting,
dry mouth,
seizures,diz
ziness,cold
flashes
Irritability,
headaches,
nausea,
vomiting,
mood
swings
Cognitive
behavioral
therapy,
Rehab..
AODA
counseling
Hallucinogens
Psychoactiv
psychedelic
dissociative
deliriant
PCP,
psilocybin,
ketamine,
LSD,
mandrax,
peyote,
Elevated
heart rate,
dilated
pupils,
sleepiness,
tremors,
Extreme
changes in
behavior,
sensitive to
light, chills,
sweating,
Cognitive
None
behavioral
therapy,
AODA
counseling,
Rehab.
Primarily
used for
relieving
pain,
relaxes
the
person
Prescripti
onmorphin
e,
codeine,
hydrocod
one,
oxycodo
ne,
methado
ne
Illegalheroin,
belladon
na/opiu
m
Treats
Prescripti
asthma,
onrespirato ampheta
ry
mine,
problems methylp
, obesity, henidate,
ADD,
hydrocod
sleep
one
disorders OTClike
sympath
narcolep omimetic
sy
s,
caffeine,
nicotine,
ephedrin
e
Illegalcocaine,
metham
phetami
ne
No legal
hallucino
gens,
there is
some
controve
henbane
incoherent
speech,
coma,
death
Antidepressants
Nonnarcotic
analgesics,
antidepressant
proxetine
sertraline,
Paroxetine
Fluoxetine
Sertraline
Fluvoxami
ne
Citalopram
Duloxetine
Kava
St johns
wort
Dry mouth,
decreased
sex drive,
nausea,
insomnia,
Weight
gain,
Constipatio
n,
headaches
Inhalants
Agmatine
Nitric oxide
powders,
Ditric oxide
pills
inhalents
Amyl
Butyl
nitrate
Nitrous
oxide,
adhesives,
spray
paint, hair
spray, glue
sniffing
Flushing,
hypotensio
n,
headache,
impaired
memory,
slurred
speech,
organ
damage
Drugs of Abuse not
Cannabis
Marijuana
Motor skills
trembling
hands,
increased
blood
pressure
rsy over
use for
religious
and
sacrame
ntal
purposes
Abdominal Cognitive
Treat
Prescripti
cramps,
behavioral depressi onachiness,
therapy
on,
citalopra
agitation,an
Insomnia m
ger,
, anxiety Escitalop
anxiety,
ram
apathy,
Fluoxetin
withdrawn
e
Fluvoxa
mine
Paroxeti
ne
Sertralin
e
Venlafaxi
ne
Phenelzi
ne
OTCKava
St johns
wort
Agitation,
Cognitive
Angina,
Prescripti
trembling,
behavioral anestheti on- amyl,
anxiety,
therapy,
c
butyl
insomnia,
AODA
nitrate,
confusion,
counseling,
nitrous
hallucinatio Rehab.
oxide
ns,
OTCconvulsions
adhesive,
spray
paint,
lighter
fluid,
glue
Anxiety,
Cognitive
Reduce
Illegal
Easily Classified
Hashish
Hash oil
impaired,
increased
heart rate,
increased
bloodpress
ure,
agitation
agitation,
insomnia,
decreased
appetite,
Not usually
physical
side effects
but can
have
psychologic
al side
effects.
behavioral
therapy,
AODA
counseling
nausea,
Stimulat
es
appetite,
anticonvulsa
nt,antispasmodi
c, reduce
intra
ocular
pressure
Criteria for completing the matrix:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Learner identifies correct sub-categories within a drug classification.
Learner correctly identifies drugs of the sub-category and classification.
Learner identifies the CNS effects and characteristics of the drug classification.
Learner identifies the withdrawal effects of the drugs within the drug classification.
Learner identifies treatment issues characteristics of the drug classification.
Learner identifies therapeutic uses of the drugs within the classification.
Learner identifies whether drugs are legal, illegal, prescription, OTC.
Total:
(15 points)
(15 points)
(15 points)
(15 points)
(15 points)
(10 points)
(10 points)
95 Points