Pharmacotherapy

Question 1

What are the dangers of mixing drugs from opiate and benzodiazepine groups?

Answer 1

Respiratory depression or death.

Question 2

What is the increased likelihood of mixing alcohol with benzodiazepine and opiates?

Answer 2

Likely death.

Question 3

What is the increased likelihood of mixing alcohol with benzodiazepine and opiates?

Answer 3

Possibly death.

Question 4

What is the correct name for Ritalin?

Answer 4

Methylphenidate.

Question 5

What is the purpose of OST? 3 reasons.

Answer 5

1. Stabilization of life and health
2. Reduce reoffending as there’s no need to buy drugs
3. Reduce likelihood of infections from needle use

Question 6

What is the purpose of OST? 3 reasons.

Answer 6

1. Stabilization of life and health
2. Reduce reoffending as there’s no need to buy drugs
3. Reduce likelihood of infections from needle use

Question 7

2 key drugs in alcohol use. Why are they used?

Answer 7

1. Diazepam - enhances inhibitory effect of GABA, reducing hyperstimulation
2. Thiamine - ensures adequate replenishment of brain stores

Question 8

Why do some people do better on Buprenorphine with Naloxone than on Morphine? 3 reasons.

Answer 8

1. Work requires less daily pick up
2. A heart issue may restrict use of methadone
3. May be pregnant

Question 9

What are 2 substances you should supply both oral and written information, about not using, when someone is on Methadone?

Answer 9

1. Alcohol
2. Benzodiazepine

Question 10

Why is it important to give information about 2 group substances you should provide oral/written information for?

Answer 10

Respiratory depression and risks of precipitated withdrawal

Question 11

Why is it important to give information about 2 group substances you should provide oral/written information for?

Answer 11

Respiratory depression and risks of precipitated withdrawal

Question 12

When is Naltrexone not used?

Answer 12

When someone has liver problems or if other opioids are in the system, it can result in precipitated withdrawal. It is not used in withdrawal.

Question 13

How does Dilsulfram (SSRI) work? What are the risks of using this drug?

Answer 13

1. Inhibits production of aldehyde hydrogenate causing increase in chemical aldehyde - leading to hungover feeling
2. Nausea, vomiting, and death for some

Question 14

If there is a known history of withdrawal seizures during alcohol withdrawal what drug can be added?

Answer 14

Sodium Valproate

Question 15

What are 2 disorders that can occur with long term alcohol use (severe)?

Answer 15

Wernickes Syndrome and Korsakoffs Psychosis

Question 16

What are 2 disorders that can occur with long term alcohol use (severe)?

Answer 16

Wernickes Syndrome and Korsakoffs Psychosis

Question 17

What is one psychological symptom of Wernickes Syndrome or Korsakoffs Psychosis that is commonly missed. This relates to when a client has good long-term memory but poor short term, giving false or fantastical answers to cover this up?

Answer 17

Confabulation

Question 18

Name 3 different groups of antidepressants with 1 drug from each:

Answer 18

1. SSRI - Ecitalopram
2. SNRI - Venlefaxine
3. MAO-I - Trycylics

Question 19

What is Pharmacokinetics?

Answer 19

What body does to the drug

Question 20

What is Pharmacodynamics?

Answer 20

What drug does to the body

Question 21

What is Pharmacodynamics?

Answer 21

What drug does to the body

Question 22

Name a neurotransmitter connected to 1. Methamphetamine, 2. Benzodiazepine, 3. Opioids

Answer 22

1. Dopamine
2. GABA
3. Blocks dopamine, including serotonin

Question 23

When someone is on medication, is using + has an AOD history, what are key roles of an addiction practitioner?

Answer 23

1. To know what the medications are for
2. What amount is prescribed?
3. What are side effects?
4. What is the whaioras understanding of them?

Question 24

Name 6 ways of taking illicit drugs

Answer 24

1. Intravenous
2. Subcutaneous
3. Per-rectal
4. Smoking/inhaling
5. Chewing
6. Sublingual