Drugs of Abuse: Clinical

Question 1

What are the opioid addiction health issues?

Answer 1

Injecting techniques
Blood bourne viruses
Dental issues
Dietary issues
Mental health issues

Question 2

Health complication of opioid addiction?

Answer 2

• Soft tissue infections: cellulitis, ulcers and thrombophlebitis
• Septicaemia
• Pulmonary problems: pneumonia, weakened immune system

Question 3

What are the two main viruses for concern with opioid use?

Answer 3

Hepatitis C

HIV

Question 4

Why do opiate users have a high prevalence of dental decay?

Answer 4

Buccal decay caused by methyl amphetamines.
Methodone solution has a lot of sugar, and opiates decrease salvia production.
Pulling out their own teeth

Question 5

Mental health issues with drugs of abuse?

Answer 5

Depression
Schizophrenia
Hallucinations/delusions

Question 6

What is the law of instalment prescriptions?

Answer 6

Must be collected on the specified day
If this collection is missed, can be supplied, but no longer than 3 days.
When closed, given day after.