opioid addiction Flashcards
1
Q
what drugs can be given as opioid replacements in addiction
A
methadone and buprenorphine
2
Q
mechanism of action for methadone
A
Mu receptor agonist
3
Q
when should buprenorphine be used over methadone
A
if a cardiac history as can lead to arrhythmias
4
Q
what are the phases of treatment for opioid treatment
A
- induction
- optimisation
- maintenance
- reduction
5
Q
what is semantic memory
A
remembering facts
6
Q
what is episodic memory
A
remembering experiences
7
Q
what is procedural memory
A
muscle memory
8
Q
what is the first place affected in Alzheimer
A
temporal lobe - hippocampus found here
