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MMJ Flashcards

1
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Preferred Term for Medical Marijuana

A

Medical Cannabis

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2
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What is the main psychoactive ingredient in marijuana?

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THC

Delta-9-tetracannabinoid

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3
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What is the active ingredient in Marinol and Syndros?

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Dronabinol

-Synthetic THC

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4
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What is the active ingredient in Cesamet?

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Nabilone

-Synthetic agent similar to THC

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5
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What is the active ingredient in Epidiolex?

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Cannabidiol

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6
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What does Epidiolex treat?

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Lennox-Gastaut and Dravet syndromes

-Epileptic disorders

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7
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Responsibility of Endocannabinoid System (ECS)

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  • Maintain homeostasis
  • Naturally produces endocannabinoids
  • Modulates ECS
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8
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Where are CB1 receptors found?

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CB1: Central and peripheral NS

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9
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Where are CB2 receptors founds?

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CB2: Immune, blood, and PNS

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10
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CBD: Cannabidiol uses

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Promising small trials: Anxiety, SUD, Parkinson’s, schizophrenia

Others: AD, MS, Huntington’s, hypoxia-ischemic injury, CVD, migraines, depression, cancer, nausea, inflammatory diseases, RS

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11
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CBD routes of adminitration

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Edible oil
Vapes
Topical lotions/oils
Rectal/Vaginal suppositories

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12
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Adverse effects of CBD

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fatigue, elevated LFTs, anemia, infections (pneumonia), diarrhea

Somnolence, sedation, lethargy, decreased appetite

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13
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CBD urine/blood toxicology

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Will screen positive for marijuana with drug screen - need GC/MS testing to distinguish between CBD and THC

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CBD and CYP2C9 Interaction

Ex: warfarin

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Inhibits CYP2C9 enzyme

Increased INR and r/f bleeding

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CBD and P-glycoprotein (P-gp) interaction

Eg: Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs)-dabigatran, apixaban, rivaroxaban, clopidogrel

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DOACs are substrates of P-gp

CBD may inhibit P-gp, increasing DOACs concentration/accumulation, increasing r/f bleeding

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16
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CBD and CYP219 interaction

Eg: Clopidogrel

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Clopidogrel is converted to active form by CYP219
CBD inhibits CYP219
CBD may reduce clopidogrel conversion
May decrease effectiveness, increase r/f thrombus

17
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CBD and CYP2C19 interaction

Eg: Clobazam, n-desmethylclobazam (active metabolite)

A

CBD in a potent inhibitor of CYP2C19

Prolongs half-life of clobazam, increases serum concentrations

18
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CBD and CYP2C9. CYP2C19, CYP3A4, n-acetyltransferase, glucuronidation, carboxyl esterase interactions
Eg: Topiramate, zonisamide, eslicarbazepine, rufinamide

A

CBD inhibits all CYP enzymes involved in metabolism of topiramate and zonisamide
Increases drug levels

19
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Indications for THC use

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Chronic neuropathic pain, neuropathy, MS, muscle spasticity, glaucoma, insomnia, appetite stimulation, nausea, anxiety

20
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Factors for THC prescribing related to dose and strength

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THC% controlled
Dosages unregulated
Strains and terpenes ratios will cause different effects
Concentrates may contain 80% THC

21
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THC considerations for negative effects (Conditions)

A

Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS)
Pulmonary issues
Negative impact on developing brain (adult use preferred, 18+)
Increased r/f schizophrenia, CUD

22
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What is Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS)?

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Cyclical n/v/periumbilical pain r/t THC use

23
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THC adverse effects (side effects, interactions)

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Drug-drug interactions (CV, psych)
Potentiated by alcohol
Motor/coordination impairment
Altered judgment
Paranoia/psychosis at high doses
Anxiety
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Lung infections
Dry mouth
24
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What are s/s of cannabis withdrawal?

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Insomnia, decreased appetite, restlessness, unpleasant dreams

25
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THC dosage consideration

A

Start low, go slow

26
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What THC route of administration provides the fastest relief?

A

Inhalation

27
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What THC route of administration provides the longest lasting relief?

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Topical

28
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What THC route of administration is best for insomnia?

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Combined oral and inhalation (Get to sleep, stay asleep)

29
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Slide 12

A

Nope

30
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Potential patient qualifiers for MMJ therapy

A
  • Needs alt. to opioids for chronic pain
  • No relief from current pain regimen
  • Have side effects from current regimen that interfere with QOL
  • Have uncontrolled symptoms of chronic conditions
31
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What are the prescriber requirements for certifying patients for MMJ in NYS?

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  • DEA number

- Hold a federal Drug Addiction Treatment Act of (DATA) 2000 waiver to be qualified to treat patients with SUD or OUD

32
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Steps to certifying patients for MMJ therapy

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Review hx/dx
Discuss risks/benefits, safety, MH concerns
Identify support person
Obtain release of information for PCP/psych
Establish goals of treatment
Schedule follow-up
Create safety plan
Complete certificate on NYS website
Mail/Forward signed hard copy to patient
Patient registers through patient portal with DOH
Communicate with PCP/specialists regularly

33
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Steps to become a certified MMJ provider

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Minimum 2-hour course

34
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What is the database for MMJ providers in NYS?

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Medical Marijuana Data Management System (MMDMS) (MMUAS)

Preferred/New: Medical Cannabis Data Management System (MCDMS)

35
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Starting dose for THC edibles

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THC 2.5 to 5 mg

36
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Time between doses for edibles

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3 hours

37
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Time between THC inhalations

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20 minutes

38
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Screening tool for cannabis use disorder

A

Cannabis Use Disorder Identification Test

CUDIT

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