L7. Drugs of abuse and treatment Flashcards
1
Q
what type of smokers will be eilegible for zyban?
A
long-term, heavy smolers
2
Q
1st recommendation for smoking cessation
A
nictotine patches
3
Q
withdrawal sxs of smoking
A
increased craving, anxiety, increased appetite, decreased cognitive abilities and HR.
4
Q
recommended units of alcohol per week for males
A
21 units
5
Q
adverse effects in terms of brain dysfunction for alcohol dependence (4)
A
- disorders of memory
- attention
- cognitive processes
- sleep
6
Q
adverse effects in terms of brain damage for alcohol dependence (2)
A
- Wernicke’s disease
- Korsakoff’s syndrome
7
Q
adverse effects in terms of GI disturbances for alcohol dependence (5)
A
- liver disease
- cirrhosis
- pancreatic dysfunction
- cardaic myopathy
8
Q
adverse effects in terms of reproductive dysfunction for alcohol dependence in males (3)
A
- impotence - erection inability
- testicular atrophy
- loss of sexual interest
9
Q
anti-craving medication for alcohol dependence
A
acamprosate
