Health Movie Questions Prep Flashcards
1
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What is fentanyl?
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Fentanyl is a highly potent synthetic opioid used medically for pain but often abused illegally.
2
Q
List 5 risks of using fentanyl
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- overdose
- respiratory distress
- addiction and dependence
- mental health issues
- need to seek other similar substances
3
Q
What would be responsible decisions regarding substance use?
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- be educated on fentanyl; side effects, risks, etc.
- don’t take fentanyl when alone
- avoid mixing such substances and be cautious
4
Q
Identify social influences that contribute to the crisis
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- negative influence by social networks (family, friends) or being pressured into doing drugs
- unemployment
- economic hardships
- trauma or mental health issues, including self isolation
5
Q
Identify environmental influences that contribute to the crisis
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- access to substances
- healthcare system limitations
- poor living conditions
6
Q
Healthier choices
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- support mental health to reduce drug usage
- informing of other painkillers than fentany, eg. non opiod pain relievers or physical therapy
- physical activity as a way out
7
Q
Drug awareness ideas
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- education on the dangers of fentanyl, eg. seminars or workshops, videos, etc.
- social media
- awareness campaign
8
Q
Opioid epidemic
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The opioid epidemic is a crisis of addiction and fatal overdoses.
9
Q
Fentanyl dangers
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- 50 times stronger than heroin
- 100 times stronger than morphine
- deadly drug
- mixed in other drugs such as cocaine, fake pills or heroin
- acts fast hard to reverse
- very addictive
10
Q
3 strategies for prevention
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- education and awareness
- monitoring/limiting intake
- access to naloxone (narcan) which reverts fentanyl
11
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connection to real-world issues
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- make safer choices
- recognize overdose symptoms
- fentanyl dangers