Exam 2 Medications

Question 1

Diazepam

Answer 1

Detox medication and to help with symptoms of anxiety/risk of seizures. A substitution therapy during alcohol withdrawal.

Question 2

Methadone

Answer 2

A substitute for an opioid. It can be used for withdrawal and long-term maintenance

Question 3

Naloxone

Answer 3

An antidote for opioid overdose and to relieve effects of toxicity. Can be given IM, SQ, IV, but mostly nasal spray

Question 4

Disuflriam

Answer 4

Given for abstinence maintenance of alcohol. When patient is taking, if they drink alcohol they will vomit, nausea, sweating, palpitations, hypotension. AVOID ALCOHOL PRODUCTS (hand sanitizer, aftershave, mouthwash). Effects last for TWO WEEKS AFTER STOPPING.

Question 5

Alprazolam

Answer 5

Benzodiazepine sedative hypnotic anxiolytic. Avoid alcohol and other CNS depressants. Avoid abrupt discontinuation

Question 6

Fluoxetine

Answer 6

SSRI. Takes 1-3 weeks for pharmacological benefits start. Monitor for increased risk of suicide or self harm during 1-3 week period.

Question 7

Greatest risk of developing PTSD/stress/anxiety disorders

Answer 7

Women who have four or more ACEs or a history of interpersonal violence

Question 8

Main depression neurotransmitter(s)

Answer 8

Serotonin main one. Norepinephrine, dopamine.