Drug Intoxications Flashcards
1
Q
Violent Behavior Hallucination Amnesia Nystagmus Ataxia
A
Phencyclidine (PCP) angel dust NMDA receptor ANTAGONIST *general anesthesia
2
Q
Visual Hallucination Euphoria Dysphoria/panic Tachycardia/HTN Diaphoresis Dilated Pupils
A
Lysergic acid diethylamide
(LSD)
Binds most 5HT receptors
3
Q
Chest Pain Mydriasis (Dilated pupils) Seizures Euphoria Agitation/ Psychosis Tachycardia/HTN
A
Cocaine (Stimulant)
Blocks Dopamine reuptake transporter
4
Q
Violent Behavior Psychosis Diaphoresis Choreiform movement Enhanced self-esteem Tooth decay Tachycardia/HTN
A
Methamphetamine (Stimulant)
Increases Dopamine release
Decreases Dopamine reuptake
5
Q
Increased appetite Slow Reflex Conjuctival injection Dry mouth Euphoria/ Panic
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Marijuana
THC, Cannabis
6
Q
Depressed Mental Status Miosis (pinpoint pupils) Respiratory Depression Constipation Euphoria
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Heroin (Opioid) OD
7
Q
Withdrawal symptoms: Tremors psychosis anxiety delerium agitation
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
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
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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