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Chemical Dependency Flashcards

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which neurotransmitter makes a person feel more relaxed and want to keep using

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GABA

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which neurotransmitter is ⬆️ when taking CNS depressants

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GABA

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the repeated use/misuse of a substance w/ adverse consequences of that use

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substance abuse

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the continued use of a substance despite sever life problems

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dependence

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the need for greatly ⬆️ amounts of a substance to obtain the desired effects

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tolerance

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the behavioral, physiologic, & cognitive s/s that occur when concentrations of a substance abruptly decline

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withdrawal

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refers to the behaviors that surround the compulsive abuse of a drug

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addiction

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7
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the controlled w/d from an abusive substance in a medically prescribed program

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detox

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8
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the presence of another psych disorder in a person w/ a substance induced disorder, like schizophrenia

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dual diagnosis

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what are the 4 questions in the CAGE questionaire

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  1. have you ever felt the need to CUT down
  2. have you ever felt ANNOYED by criticism
  3. have you ever felt GUILTY
  4. have you ever taken a drug to open your EYES in the morning
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how many YES to the CAGE questionnaire means the pt likely has a drug problem

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2

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11
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what type of drug is Heroin

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opioid

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what type of drug is Morphine

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opioid

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what type of drug is Methadone

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opioid

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what type of drug is Demerol

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opioid

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what type of drug is Oxycodone

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opioid

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16
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what type of drug is Fentanyl

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opioid

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17
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what type of drug is alcohol

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CNS depressant

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18
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what is an important question to ask an alcoholic

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when was your last drink

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19
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what drug causes gastritis & esophagitis

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alcohol

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20
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w/in how long after the last drink do s/s of alcohol w/d start to occur

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4-12 hours

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how long after the last drink does s/s of alcohol w/d peak

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24-36 hours

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22
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how long after the last drink does a hangover occur

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4-6 hours

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23
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what has s/s - N, V, gastritis, ha, fatigue, irritability, restlesness, sweating, thirst, shakiness

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hangover

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how long after the last drink does minor w/d start

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6-12 hours

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25
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how long after the last drink does major w/d occur

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2-3 days

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what has s/s - N/V, anorexia, anxiety, irritability, ⬆️ VS, tremors, diaphoresis, insomnia

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minor w/d

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what has s/s - ⬆️ VS, diaphoresis, hallucinations, delirium tremens, coma/death

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major w/d

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28
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acute confused state w/ ataxia, delirium, & peripheral neuropathy r/t alcohol

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wernicke syndrome

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29
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if wernicke syndrome does not clear spontaneously, what would be used for the tx

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high doses of thiamine

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30
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a congnitive disturbance of ST memory in users that have been drinking heavily for many years & have a thiamine deficiency

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Korsakoff syndrome

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31
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which LT complication of alcohol can be irreversible if left untreated

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Korsakoff syndrome

32
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what type of drugs are Benzos

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CNS depressant

33
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what type of drug is Barbituates

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CNS depressants

34
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what type of drug is date rape drugs

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CNS depressant

35
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what type of drug causes euphoria, relaxation, impaired attention/memory, ⬇️ pain sensation, sedation

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CNS depressants

36
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which type of drug has w/d - N/V/D, ⬆️ VS, diaphoresis, depression, seizures - is life threatening

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CNS depressant

37
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what is caused by LT use of CNS depressants

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depression

paranoia

38
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what type of drug causes euphoria, dizziness, ataxia, & perceptual changes

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inhalants

39
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what type of drug is cocaine

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CNS stimulant

40
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what type of drug is amphetamine

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CNS stimulant

41
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what type of drug has - euphoria, ⬆️ energy, ⬆️ confidence, appetite suppression, ⬆️ VS, paranoia, hypervigalence

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CNS stimulant

42
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what occurs w/ chronic use of CNS stimulants

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perforated septum

43
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high doses of what type of drug causes paranoid psychosis

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CNS stimulants

44
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which type of drug w/d causes crash depression

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CNS stimulants

45
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what can occur w/ severe w/d from CNS stimulants

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❤️ arrhythmia

CVA

46
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what type of drug is Mescaline

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hallucinogen

47
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what type of drug is mushrooms

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hallucinogen

48
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what type of drug is LSD

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hallucinogen

49
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what drug has effects - intense emotions, depersonalization, synesthesias

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hallucinogens

50
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one type of stimulation evokes the sensation of another

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synesthesias

51
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what type of drug is PCP

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dissociative anesthetic

52
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what type of drug is Ketamine

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dissociative anesthetic

53
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what type of behavior is seen w/ PCP

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violent
bizzare
unpredictable

54
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what drug OD - hyperthermia, seizures, rhabdo, kidney failure

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PCP

55
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what type of drug is Ecstasy

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AHS

56
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what drug - euphoria, warmth, distortions

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ecstasy

57
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what drug can cause death when combined w/ high activity

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ecstasy

58
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what is a chronic effect of ecstasy

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depression

59
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which drug causes severe depression, sleep problems, drug cravings, & anxiety

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ecstasy

60
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which drug counteracts respiratory depression

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Narcan

61
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what are the doses for Narcan

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0.4 - 0.8 mg

62
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which drug is a non-addictive antihypertensive used to ⬇️ w/d symptoms & ⬆️ comfort

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Catapres

63
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how often can Narcan be repeated

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q5-15 min

64
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which drug is used to suppress w/d symptoms & ⬆️ comfort

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Buprenex

65
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which med is used to ⬇️ abd cramps in w/d

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Bentyl

66
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which med is used for muscle cramps & overall pain in w/d

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Neurontin

67
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what med is used to suppress w/d symptoms, ⬆️ comfort, reverse effects of illicit narcots

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Suboxone

68
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which drug is a synthetic opiate tapered slowly for LT addicts w/ many tx failures

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Methadone

69
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which drug is an alternative to Methadone that is effective x 3 days

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LAAM

70
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which drug blocks the euphoric effects of drugs & works up to 3 days to stop desire

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Naltrexone

71
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how much fluid should be encouraged w/ alcohol detox

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3000 mL/day

72
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what are 2 Benzos that can be used to help w/ alcohol detox

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Klonopin

Ativan

73
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which type of detox is Mag Sulfate used for

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alcohol

74
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which drug inhibits the complete breakdown of alcohol so there is an acute hypersensitivity to all products containing alcohol

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Antabuse

75
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how long does Antabuse last

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3 days

76
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which class of drug is used in w/d of hallucinogens

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Benzos

77
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which drug is used to tx the dopamine effects on the synapses altered by CNS stimulants

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Amantadine

78
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which group is based on the premise that the addict struggles w/ being able to stop using but wants to continue use

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rational recovery

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