Mental Status Flashcards
1
Q
What is substance dependence?
A
behavioral pattern of compulsive drug use that results in tolerance and or withdrawal despite significant substance-related problems
2
Q
What is substance abuse?
A
pattern of substance use that results in repeated and harmful consequences and DOES NOT include tolerance or withdrawal (this part is key)
3
Q
Signs and Symptoms of Sedative Hypnotics
A
- tachycardia
- tonic-clonic seizures
- nausea
*do not withdraw them completely you gradually decrease the dose
4
Q
Signs and Symptoms of Marijuana
A
- amenorrhea
- decreased testosterone production
- spermatogenesis
- apathy
-decreased concentration
-decreased personal hygiene
5
Q
Symptoms of opioid intoxication
A
- fluctuating mood
- Psychomotor retardation
- Impaired judgement
- impaired memory
- pupil constriction
6
Q
Withdrawal of opioid
A
lacrimation
rhinorrhea
mydriasis
piloerection
Sweating
Fever
7
Q
Symptoms of stimulant intoxication
A
tachycardia
pupillary dilation
hypertension
sweating and chills
8
Q
Withdrawal signs of stimulant intoxication
A
fatigue
insomnia
depression
irritability
