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Central Nervous System Agents
This document summarizes various central nervous system agents including stimulants, depressants, and anesthetics. CNS stimulants increase mental and physical activity and include substances like caffeine and amphetamines. CNS depressants like barbiturates and benzodiazepines are classified as sedative-hypnotics and can induce sleep. General anesthetics cause unconsciousness during surgery by inhibiting nerve impulses while local anesthetics temporarily disrupt sensory nerve transmission in a specific body area. Nursing responsibilities involve monitoring for side effects and ensuring patient safety.
