Neuro 5B Substance Abuse Flashcards
1
Q
Alcohol MOA
A
- Facilitate GABA-A
- Inhibit NMDA Glutamate
2
Q
CAGE parts
A
- Cut down?
- Annoyed?
- Guilt?
- Eye opener?
3
Q
Most prominent substance abuse comorbidity
A
Antisocial personality disorder
4
Q
Chronic effect of alcohol use
A
NTs all do the opposite of the good stuff
5
Q
Type 1 Alcoholism
A
Men & Women, mild genetic susceptibility, severity determined by stress
6
Q
Type 2 Alocholism
A
Male-limited
environment has no influence
fathers are criminals
7
Q
Elevated vital signs during acute intoxication
A
Treat for withdrawal (benzo)
8
Q
Wernicke’s Encephalopathy
Triad
A
PAG hemorrhages
- Opthalmoplegia
- Ataxia
- Confusion
9
Q
Barbiturate withdrawal Tx
A
Pentobarbital challenge