NUR 370 Final Flashcards

1
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Intoxication

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Significant maladaptive psychological, physiological, and behavioral changes occur during and shortly after the ingestion of a substance

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2
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Abuse

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Continued use of a substance, despite the occurrence of substance-related problems

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3
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Dependence

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Physiological or psychological reliance on a substance (lay meaning of addiction)

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4
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Physiologic Dependence

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Requires either tolerance or withdrawal

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5
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Withdrawal

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Physiological reactions that occur when the substance use is reduced or stopped; reflects biological adaptation of the body to the substance

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6
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Tolerance

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More is needed to produce the same effect

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7
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Fast onset
Short duration
“Best high”
Most addictive

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IV heroin
Crack
Cigarettes
Valium/Xanax

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Slow onset
Long acting
Less addictive

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LAAM
Coca Leave
Nicotine patch
Klonapin

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