Opiate Overdose Flashcards by Isobel Rycroft | Brainscape

Q

What are the features of opioid misuse?

A

Rhinorrhoea
Needle track marks
Pinpoint pupils
Drosiness
Watering eyes
Yawing

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What is the management of opioid overdose?

A

IV or IM naloxone -rapid onset and relatively short duration of action

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What is the management of opioid dependence detoxification?

A

Methadone or buprenorphine 1st line
Compliance monitored using urinalysis
4 weeks inpatient and up to 12 weeks community

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