Drug Intoxications Flashcards
1
Q
Violent Behavior
Hallucination
Amnesia
Nystagmus
Ataxia (unable to walk well)
A
Phencyclidine
(PCP)
2
Q
Visual Hallucination
Euphoria
Dysphoria/panic
Tachycardia/HTN
A
LSD
3
Q
Chest Pain Mydriasis Seizures Euphoria Agitation/ Psychosis Tachycardia/HTN
A
Cocaine (Stimulant)
4
Q
Violent Behavior
Psychosis
Diaphoresis
Choreiform movement
Tooth decay
Tachycardia/HTN
A
Methamphetamine
5
Q
Increased appetite Slow Reflex Conjuctival injection Dry mouth Euphoria/ Panic
A
Marijuana
THC, Cannabis
6
Q
Depressed Mental Status Miosis Respiratory Depression Constipation Euphoria
A
Heroin (Opioid) OD
7
Q
Withdrawal symptoms: Tremors agitation anxiety delerium psychosis
A
Alcohol
8
Q
Withdrawal symptoms: Tremors anxiety Perceptual disturbances insomnia psychosis
A
Benzodiazepines
9
Q
Withdrawal symptoms: N/V Stomach Cramping Diarrhea Muscle aches
A
Heroin (opioid)
10
Q
Withdrawal symptoms: Increased Appetite Hypersomnia Psychomotor retardation Severe depression "crash"
A
Stimulants
cocaine, amphetamines
11
Q
Withdrawal symptoms: Irritability Increased appetite anxiety Dysphoria
A
Nicotine
12
Q
Withdrawal symptoms: Irritability depressed mood insomnia decreased appetite
A
Cannabis
13
Q
Withdrawal exam findings:
Seizures
Tachycardia
Palpitations
A
Alcohol
Benzos
14
Q
Withdrawal exam findings: Dilated Pupils Yawning Piloerection Lacrimation Hyperactive bowel sounds
A
Heroin
opioids
15
Q
Duration of action for:
Triazolam, Midazolam
A
Short
half-life <6 hr
