Module 22C: Substance Abuse

Question 1

Pathophysiology

Answer 1

Craving may be heightened by kindling

Question 2

Substances

Answer 2

Caffine (stimulant)- headache, irritability

Cannabis (marijuana)- memory impairment

Question 3

Central nervous system depressant

Answer 3

Risk of accidental overdose and death

Includes benzo and barbiturates

Question 4

Psychostimulants

Answer 4

Mainf subjective effect is euphoria

Ex. Cocaince, amphetamine

Question 5

Opiates

Answer 5

Heroin, methadone, codeine, vicodin causes hyperalgesia, hypogonadism, sexual dysfunction

Question 6

Psychedelics

Answer 6

Pcp (angel dust), MDMA (ecstasy), LSD

Question 7

Inhalants

Answer 7

Nitrous oxide, butyl nitrate

Question 8

Protective factors

Answer 8

Parental monitoring and expectations can lead to substance abuse

Question 9

Substance abuse in pregnant women

Answer 9

Lead to low birth weight and intrauterine growth restrictions

Question 10

Providers often overlook abuse in older adults because

Answer 10

Symptoms mimic diabetes, depression, dementia

Question 11

Impaired nurse

Answer 11

Frequently volunteers to give pain medications, have poor performance

Question 12

Opioid antagonist

Answer 12

Naloxone- Narcan

Question 13

Benzodiazepines

Answer 13

Ativan

Question 14

Abstinence meds

Answer 14

Antibuse, Fluforam

Question 15

Anti seizure meds

Answer 15

Dilantin