are you a nursing student that wants to cut your study time but over 60% well you can head over to simple nursing.com youout and sign up for free hey nursing students welcome to another episode of pharmacology in practice where we're bringing real life patient case studies to help you better understand and remember pharmacological Concepts today we'll be exploring two different medication classes stimulants used in treatment of ADHD that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and also benzodiazapines which are commonly described for anxiety disorders so let's start with the stimulant medications which are widely used for management of ADHD these medications include methylphenidate brand named rolin amphetamine and even dextroamphetamine brand named adderal these guys work by increasing the levels of certain neurotransmitters inside the brain such as dopamine and norepinephrine simply enhancing neurotransmitter activity these stimulants can improve focus attention and even concentration we're reducing impulsivity and even hyperactivity in individual with ADHD so meet Alex a 10-year-old boy who's been struggling with inattention hyperactivity and impulsivity at school as well as home after comprehensive evaluation Alex is diagnosed with ADHD Alex's pediatrician recommends starting him on methylphenidate brand named Ridin a stimulate medication commonly used to treat ADHD the doctor explains to Alex and his parents how the medication works and the potential side effects as well as the importance of monitoring his response so Alex begins taking a low dose of this methylphenidate each morning before school within a few weeks his parents and teacher notice a significant Improvement in his ability to focus stay on task and even follow instructions regular follow appointments are scheduled to monitor Alex's progress to adjust the dose if needed and address any concerns this case study perfectly illustrates the use of stimulant medications like methylphenidate in managing symptoms related to ADHD and also highlights the importance of proper diagnosis proper dosing and monitoring by the hcp next let's discuss benzodiazapines a medication commonly used to treat anxiety disorders and other conditions so benzodiazapines end in Pam and lamb for example lorazapam brand named ataban diazapam brand named bellium and even L pralin brand named Xanax these guys work by enhancing the effects of Gaba inside the brain a neurotransmitter that promotes calmness and relaxation in the brain so these medications provide rapid relief from anxiety symptoms including excessive worrying restlessness and even muscle tension now for a case study meet Sarah a 28-year-old patient with a history of generalized anxiety disorder Gad despite trying various coping strategies and even therapies Sarah's anxiety has been worsening affecting her daily function and quality of life now during a visit with her psychiatrist Sarah reports experiencing excessive worrying restlessness and even difficulty sleeping after a thorough evaluation the psychiatrist recommends to to start Sarah on laabam brand named Adavan a short acting benzo diazine to help manage her acute anxiety symptoms the psychiatrist explains the potential benefits also the risks and even side effects of this lorazapam including the possibility of sedation dizziness and physical dependence with prolonged use my gosh that sounds intense Sarah's instructed to take the medication as needed for acute anxiety episodes or even before bedtime to e sleep regular followup appointments are also scheduled to monitor Sarah's response even adjust the D if necessary and continue exploring long-term strategies such as CBT cognitive behavioral therapy and even lifestyle modifications all to address her underlying anxiety disorder this scenario and case study perfectly demonstrates the use of benzodiazapines like lorazapam that short-term ajun to other therapies for managing those acute anxiety symptoms while emphasizing the importance of close monitoring and developing a comprehensive treatment plan for anxiety disorders in this video we've explored two different types of medication classes stimulants used in treatment of ADHD and benzodiazapines used for anxiety disorders by connecting these pharmacological concepts with relatable patient case studies we hope you better understand and remember the indications mechanism of actions and even clinical applications of these medications remember nursing students understanding pharmacology is crucial for providing safe and effective care for your future patients so stay tuned for more pharmacology in practice videos but we'll continue to bring pharmacology to life through engaging patient scenarios so remember don't be scared be prepared looking to cut your study time in half head on over to simple nursing.com slout you can sign up for free and get access to all of this