Drug Misuse Flashcards

1
Q

Name 4 Stimulants?

A

Cocaine
Amphetamine
Methamphetamine
Methylphenidate

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2
Q

What is the most potent natural stimulant?

A

Cocaine

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3
Q

Crack cocaine is produced from?

A

Mixing Cocaine with Sodium Bicarbonate

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4
Q

Coccaine does what to Monoamine reuptake?

A

Inhibits and then increases Dopamine, Serotonin, Noradrenaline

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5
Q

How soon after taking Cocaine injected does it affect

A

15-30 Secs

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6
Q

How soon after taking Cocaine snorting does it affect

A

3-5 Mins

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7
Q

Effects of crack smoking are over in?

A

15 Mins

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8
Q

Cocaine Withdrawal Effects? (6)

A
Depression
Irritability
Agitation
Craving
Hyperphagia
Hypersomnia
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9
Q

How can amphetamine be taken? (3)

A

Sniffed
Swallowed
Injected

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10
Q

What can amphetamine cause in chronic use?

A

Psychosis

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11
Q

Heroin is also called a?

A

Opioid

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12
Q

Heroin is available as? (2)

A

Diamorphine or Diamorphine Hydrochloride

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13
Q

Heroin can be taken by (3)

A

Snorting
Smoking
Injection

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14
Q

Which form of taking Heroin is safest?

A

Smoking

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15
Q

Which form of taking Heroin is most lethal?

A

Injection

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16
Q

Heroin acts via what 3 receptors?

A

MU
Kappa
Delta

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17
Q

Kappa and Delta Heroin receptors do what?

A

Cause Analgesia

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18
Q

MU Heroin receptors do what? (3)

A

Mood Effects, Analgesia and Euphoria

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19
Q

Heroin half life?

A

30 Mins

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20
Q

Symptoms of Heroin Use? (8)

A
Analgesia
Nausea
Euphoria
Pin Point Pupils
Sweating
Decreased Libido/Menstrual Irregularity
Reduced Cough Reflex
21
Q

Overdose of Drugs Symptoms (5)

A
Resp Depression
Snoring
Bradycardia
Hypotension
Death
22
Q

How to treat Overdose? (1)

A

Naloxone

23
Q

Naloxone action?

A

Opiate Antagonist

24
Q

Opiates First time side effects (3)

A

Nausea, Vomit, Headache

25
Q

Opiates Medium Term side effects? (4)

A

Phelebitis, Endocarditis, Injection, Anorexia, Constipation

26
Q

Opiates Long Term Side effects (3)

A

Tolerance
Withdrawal
Social/Health Problems

27
Q

Opiate Withdrawal Syndrome symptoms/signs? (7)

A
Craving
Insomnia
Yawning
Muscle Cramp
Increased Secretions
Dilated Pupils
Piloerection
28
Q

Name 6 Benzodiazepines?

A
Diaxepam (Valium)
Nitrazepam
Temazepam
Alprazolam
Lorazepam
Etizolam
29
Q

Diazepam is a?

A

Benzodiazepine (Lithium)

30
Q

What is Benzodiazepine action?

A

GABA Agonist

31
Q

Ectasy is also known as?

A

MDMA

32
Q

What is 3,4- Methylenedioxymethamphetamine?

A

Ectasy

33
Q

Symptoms of Ecstasy use? (3)

A

Euphoria then calm
Increased Sociability
Inability to distinguish between desirability

34
Q

effects of ecstasy use last how long?

A

2-4 hours

35
Q

Side effects of ecstasy use? (5)

A
Nausea and Dry Mouth
Increased BP and Temp
Anxiety
Drug Induced Psychosis
Liver/Brain Cell Damage
36
Q

What is the most commonly used illicit drug?

A

Cannabis

37
Q

Cannabis is also known as (3)

A

Marijuana
Hash
Skunk

38
Q

Symptoms of Cannabis use? (4)

A

Psychedelic
Hallucinations
Anxiolytic
Antipsychotic

39
Q

Psychological effects of Cannabis use? (8)

A
Relaxing
Euphoriant
Increases Appetite
Changes in Time Perception
Synathesia
Anxiety
Persecutory Ideation
Hallucinations
40
Q

Ill effects of Cannabis use? (4)

A

Resp Problems
Toxic Confusion
Exacerbation of Major Mental Illness
Cannabis Psychosis

41
Q

Anabolic Steroids are also known as?

A

Androgenic Steroids

42
Q

Anabolic Androgenic Steroids are prescribed for? (4)

A

Hypogonadism
Muscular Dystrophy
Various Anaemas
Wasting in Aids

43
Q

Muscle Hypertrophy from Steroid use is particularly marked in which areas? (4)

A

Pectoralis
Deltoid
Trapezius
Biceps

44
Q

Skin side effects of steroid use? (3)

A

Acne
Bald
Stretch Marks

45
Q

Gynae side effects of steroid use? (7)

A
Feminisation
Hypogonadism
Gynaecomastia
Hirsutism
Deep Voice
Clitoral Enlargement
Period Issues
46
Q

CVS side effects of steroid use? (2)

A

Increased Cholesterol and Hypertension

47
Q

Growth side effects of steroid use? (1)

A

Premature closure of epiphyses

48
Q

GI side effects of steroid use? (2)

A

Cholestatic Jaundice

Liver tumours