opiate overdose Flashcards
1
Q
define opiate overdose?
A
taking more opiates than you should
2
Q
risk factors of opiate overdose?
A
o Codeine o Diamorphine o Dihydrocodeine o Fentanyl o Loperamide o Methadone o Morphine
3
Q
who is most at risk ?
A
• ELDERLY are more at risk because they are more likely to be on opiates
4
Q
long term side effect of opiate overdose?
A
• Constipation
5
Q
shot term side effect of opiate overdose?
A
- Nausea and vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Sedation
- Craving the next dose
- Drowsiness
6
Q
signs of opiate overdose?
A
- Respiratory depression - so respiratory ACIDOSIS
- Hypotension and tachycardia
- Pinpoint pupils
7
Q
investigations for opiate overdose?
A
- Toxicology screen
- ABG
- FBC
