38: Alcohol and Recreational Drugs

Question 1

abstinence syndrome

Answer 1

sx that occur on withdrawal of a drug in a dependent person

Question 2

dependence

Answer 2

a state characterized by sx when a drug is withdrawn from chronic use, typically w opposite sx from what the drug causes

Question 3

designer drug

Answer 3

a synthetic derivative of a drug with slightly modified structure to help with illicit drug use

Question 4

tolerance

Answer 4

a decreased response to a drug, necessitating larger doses to achieve the same effect

Question 5

sensitization

Answer 5

an increased response with repetition of the same dose of a drug

Question 6

what is evidence of physical dependence of a drug

Answer 6

withdrawal sx

Question 7

5 MC abused prescripton painkillers

Answer 7

codeine, fentanyl, morphine, hydro, oxy

Question 8

five MC abused sedative prescriptions

Answer 8

diazepam, alprazolam, citalopram, zolpidem, zaleplon

Question 9

if ketamine causes a pt to become unresponsive to stimuli, what is the pt like?

Answer 9

dilated pupils, involuntary rapid eye movement, salivation, tears, stiff muscles

Question 10

two drugs used to treat acute methanol or ethylene glycol poisoning

Answer 10

ethanol, fomepizole

Question 11

what is considered excess drinking for women vs men

Answer 11

1. women: 4+ drinks in a single setting / 8+ drinks a week

2. men: 5+ drinks in a single setting / 15+ drinks a week