opiate misuse Flashcards

1
Q

features

A
rhinnorhoea 
needle track marks
pinpoint pupils
drowsy 
watering eyes
yawning
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complications of optiate miuse

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infection 2ry to needle sharing 
VTE 
overdose 
craving 
crime, prostitution, homelessness
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3
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emergency Mx of overdose

A

naloxone

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4
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harm reduction interventions

A

needle exchange

testing for HIV, hep B&C

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5
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Mx dependence

A

methadone

compliance monitored using urinalysis

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