Adoloscent Medicine Flashcards
defined by a cluster of cognitive, behavioral, and physiologic symptoms that indicate that an adolescent is using a substance even though there is evidence that the substance is harming the adolescent.
Substance abuse disorder
describes an individual
taking increasing amounts of the substance who expresses a persistent
desire to decrease use, with unsuccessful efforts.
Impaired control
the inability to perform as expected in school, at home, or at a job; increasing social problems; and withdrawing
from the family.
Social impairment
This criteria adress associated use of substance
Increased risk
4th cluster includes 2 criteria which adresses
Pharmacologic responses
counter the sedative effects of alcohol, resulting in more alcohol consumption and a perception of not being intoxicated, thus
leading to risk-taking behavior such as driving while intoxicated.
Caffeine
Hallmark of cirrhosis
Fibrosis
Most common GI complication of alcohol
Acute erosive gastritis
manifesting as epigastric pain, anorexia, vomiting, and heme-positive
stools
This syndrome is suspected when the teenager appears disoriented, lethargic or comatose
Acohol overdose syndrome
The major metabolite of nicotine
Cotinine
handheld devices that produce an aerosol created from a solution of nicotine, flavoring chemicals, propylene glycol, and often other constituents unknown and unadvertised to the consumer
Electronic nicotine delivery systems
described in long-term
marijuana users who lose interest in age-appropriate behavior
Amotivational syndrome
is characterized by recurrent episodes of vomiting associated with abdominal pain and nausea; patients often find relief by taking a hot shower or bath
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome
Withdrawal syndrome from cannabinoids occurs
24-48 hr after discontinuing the drug
the practice of inhaling fumes, can be accomplished using a paper bag containing a chemical-soaked cloth,
spraying aerosols directly into the nose/mouth, or using a balloon, plastic bag, or soda can filled with fumes.
Huffing
main ingredient in model airplane glue and some rubber cements, causes relaxation and
pleasant hallucinations for up to 2 hr.
Toluene
