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Mental Health 3 Flashcards

1
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Community group to help with alcohol addiction.

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AA - alcoholics anonymous

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2
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Nursing interventions for disorientation associated with the detoxification period.

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Orient patient to surroundings

Use of night lights

Remove clutter

Remove extra stimuli (TV off)

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3
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Medication for treatment of opioid overdose.

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Narcan - administer slowly

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4
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Physical manifestation of amphetamine overdose.

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Parkinson’s like symptoms

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5
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Effects of amphetamine overdose manifestations.

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Permanent

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6
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Another name for PCP

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Angel dust

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7
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How long do the hallucinations for PCP last?

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6-12 hours

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8
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Problem associated with long term use of LSD.

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Flashbacks

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9
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Definition of an addictive personality.

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Person exhibiting compulsive and habitual substance abuse.

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10
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Signs of frequent marijuana use.

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Abnormal sleeping and eating patterns

Altered perceptions

Decreased immune function

Decreased sperm count

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11
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Substance abuse is suspected when what occurs after cessation?

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Withdrawals

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12
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What is the cure for addiction?

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Abstinence

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13
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The object of treatment is to assist the client abstain from substance abuse. This phase is called:

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Rehabilitation

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14
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What are street drugs?

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Illegal drugs that are not approved in the US

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15
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How many steps are there in the recovery program for AA?

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12 steps

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16
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How long does it take for cocaine to take effect if taken IV?

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30 seconds, but the effects are very short lived.

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17
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Another term for marijuana.

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Cannabis

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18
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Considered the most widely used illicit drug in the US.

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Marijuana, cannabis

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19
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Gateway drugs:

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Alcohol

Marijuana

Inhalants

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20
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Long-term regular use of marijuana can cause:

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Reproductive problems

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21
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Signs and symptoms of delirium tremens:

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Tremors

Activity increased

Extreme hallucinations

Elevated temperature

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22
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In the late stage of dependence, people have a poor recovery prognosis without:

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Treatment

23
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Alcohol withdrawal syndrome:

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Occurs in a person that has a physiological dependence and quits drinking for any reason.

If a person attempts to stop drinking but begins to develop tremors, agitation, hallucinations, and other flu-like symptoms - known as alcohol withdrawal.

24
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Definition of drug abuse:

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Misuse of drugs with or without a prescription for non-medical reasons.

25
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What part of the brain is being damaged with drug abuse:

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Limbic system

26
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Most frequently used drug for people between 14-17 years of age.

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Inhalants

27
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What is it called when people in a group setting sometimes use solvents on a cloth or in a bag and pass it around?

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Huffing

28
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Neuro-toxic effects of MDMA (ecstasy):

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Serotonin depletion of the brain, which causes a depletion of brain cells.

29
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Narcotic that has no medical use, and routes of consumption:

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Heroin - most widely abused opioid.

Injection

Inhalation

Smoking

30
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Preliminary question to ask before administration of Antabuse:

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When was your last drink?

31
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Signs and symptoms of moderate dosage of PCP:

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Flushing and sweating

Generalized numbness

Poor coordination

Feelings of increased strength and power

HTN and tachycardia

32
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Signs and symptoms of heroine withdrawal:

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Rhinitis

Lacrimation

Flu-like symptoms

33
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Medications prescribed for alcohol detoxifications presents with withdrawal symptoms:

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Librium

Revia

34
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Examples of depressant drugs:

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Alcohol

Sedative hypnotics

Opioid analgesics

35
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Hallucinogens that alter perception are derived from:

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Natural or synthetic drugs

36
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Drug category that may trigger the fight or flight response with altered though perception of ability of flight?

A

Hallucinogenic drug effects

37
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The Apache American Indians have the right to use this hallucinogen derived from what plant?

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Peyote cactus - mescaline and silicidine are naturally occurring hallucinogens.

38
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The most potent of all hallucinogens:

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LSD

39
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Suspected drug presents with “seeing melting walls” and “hearing colors” and “seeing sounds.”

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LSD

40
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Signs and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal:

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Agitation

Jerky movement

Hyper alertness

Insomnia

41
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Patient placement to maintain a patent airway:

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Side laying position

42
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Examples of anti-anxiety drugs:

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Ativan

Xanax

Busbar

Sarax

43
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Example of an anti-depressant:

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Elavil - requires 2-4 weeks to take affect.

44
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Example of a common SSRI:

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Prozac

45
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Radical treatment for someone not responding to typical treatment methods:

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ECT (electro convulsive therapy)

46
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Group at risk for developing lithium toxicity:

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Older adults due to the slower metabolism.

47
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Common side-effects of anti-cholinergic drugs:

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Dry mouth.

From Haldol and antipsychotics.

48
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Foods to avoid while on MAOI inhibitors:

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Thiamine rich foods:

coffee, chocolate, beer, avocados, bananas, red wine.

49
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Therapeutic levels of Lithium:

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0.42 - 1.3 mEq

50
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Before any patient can take herbal medications, you must instruct them to:

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Consult their physician

51
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Stages of dependence:

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Early

Middle

Late

52
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In the late stage of dependence, people will not improve without:

A

Treatment

53
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What is detoxification?

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The removal of poisonous effects of a substance.

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