Drug Intoxications Flashcards

1
Q
Violent Behavior
Hallucination
Amnesia
Nystagmus
Ataxia
A
Phencyclidine
(PCP) 
angel dust
NMDA receptor ANTAGONIST
*general anesthesia
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Visual Hallucination
Euphoria
Dysphoria/panic
Tachycardia/HTN
Diaphoresis
Dilated Pupils
A

Lysergic acid diethylamide
(LSD)
Binds most 5HT receptors

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3
Q
Chest Pain
Mydriasis (Dilated pupils)
Seizures
Euphoria
Agitation/ Psychosis
Tachycardia/HTN
A

Cocaine (Stimulant)

Blocks Dopamine reuptake transporter

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4
Q
Violent Behavior
Psychosis
Diaphoresis
Choreiform movement
Enhanced self-esteem
Tooth decay
Tachycardia/HTN
A

Methamphetamine (Stimulant)

Increases Dopamine release
Decreases Dopamine reuptake

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5
Q
Increased appetite
Slow Reflex
Conjuctival injection
Dry mouth
Euphoria/ Panic
A

Marijuana

THC, Cannabis

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6
Q
Depressed Mental Status
Miosis (pinpoint pupils)
Respiratory Depression
Constipation
Euphoria
A

Heroin (Opioid) OD

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7
Q
Withdrawal symptoms:
Tremors
psychosis
anxiety
delerium
agitation
A

Alcohol

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8
Q
Withdrawal symptoms:
Tremors
anxiety
Perceptual disturbances
insomnia
psychosis
A

Benzodiazepines

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9
Q
Withdrawal symptoms:
N/V
Stomach Cramping
Diarrhea
Muscle aches
A

Heroin

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10
Q
Withdrawal symptoms:
Increased Appetite
Hypersomnia
Psychomotor retardation
Severe depression "crash"
A

Stimulants

cocaine, amphetamines

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11
Q
Withdrawal symptoms:
Irritability
Increased appetite
 anxiety
Dysphoria
A

Nicotine

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12
Q
Withdrawal symptoms:
Irritability
depressed mood
insomnia
decreased appetite
A

Cannabis

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13
Q

Withdrawal exam findings:
Seizures
Tachycardia
Palpitations

A

Alcohol

Benzos

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14
Q
Withdrawal exam findings:
Dilated Pupils
Yawning
Piloerection
Lacrimation
Hyperactive bowel sounds
A

Heroin

opioids

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15
Q

Duration of action for:

Triazolam, Midazolam

A

Short

half-life <6 hr

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16
Q

Duration of action for:

Oxazepam, alprazolam, lorazepam, clonazepam

A

Intermediate

half-life 6 -50hr

17
Q

Duration of action for:

Diazepam, Chloridiazepoxide, Flurazepam

A

Long

half-life >50 hr