heroin

Question 1

how does heorin affect patients?

Answer 1

1. gives strong sense of rush/relaxation/wellbeing

Question 2

what are some clinical features of heroin ingestion?

Answer 2

1. pin point pupils
2. constipation
3. respiratory depression
4. poor nutrition / poor dental state

Question 3

what are potential risks of heroid abuse?

Answer 3

Hep B / HIV

• tactic of harm reduction is encourage smoking rather than injecting

Question 4

Mx of heroin abuse

Answer 4

Opiod substitution treatment

1. methadone - full agonist / prolongs QT interval
2. buprenorphine - partial agonist