Addiction Day Drug Tables Flashcards
Syx of severe alcohol intoxication? Tx?
Respiratory depression, coma, death; Ventilation and intensive care
Syx of severe alcohol withdrawal? Tx?
Seizures, hallucinations, delirium, death; Benzos
Syx of chronic marijuana use?
Gynecomastia, COPD, Low sperm count, weight gain, lethargy, amotivational syndrome
What are effects of chronic hallucinogen use?
Flashbacks
What are the Tx for hallucinogen-induced psychosis?
Benzodiazepines
What is a major side effect of chronic inhalant use?
End organ tissue damage
What are side effects of chronic stimulant use?
Inflamed nasal mucosa, septal perforation, hallucinations, paranoia
What are the Syx observed in stimulant withdrawal?
Depression, suicidal, homicidal, exhaustion, prolonged sleep, voracious appetite
What are the Syx in severe depressant intoxication?
Respiratory depression, hypothermia, coma, death
What is a pathological effect of depressant use? How do you treat this?
Paradoxical disinhibition and hyperexcitability; Restraints and benzos
How do you treat a narcotic OD?
With naloxone and airway protection
What is used to treat narcotic withdrawal?
Methadone
