Psych Intoxications Flashcards
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Symptoms of Benzodiazepine Intoxication
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- Slurred speech, ataxia, erratic behavior, aggression
- Confusion, oculomotor palsy (due to B1 deficiency)
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What medication is used to treat Benzodiazepine intoxication
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Flumenazil
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Symptoms of Benzo withdrawals
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- Increased CNS activity: tremor, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, HTN
- Seizures, hyperreflexia
- Delirium Tremens: altered sensorium, formication (crawling on skin), AMS, seizures
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Symptoms of Stimulant, Cocaine, Amphetamines, MDMA Intoxication
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- Pressured speech, restlessness
- Aggression, agitation, cold sweats
- Vomiting, seizures, HTN, pupillary DILATION
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What to treat Cocaine intoxication with
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Benzodiazepines
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Withdrawal symptoms of Cocaine, Stimulants, MDMA
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-Hypersomnia, increased appetite, suicide ideation
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What is used to treat opioid intoxication
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-Naloxone (Narcan)
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Symptoms of opioid and narcotic intoxication
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- Pupillary CONSTRICTION
- Bradycardia, respiratory depression, hypotension
- Drowsiness, impaired memory, slurred speech
- Coma, hypothermia
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Withdrawal symptoms for Opioids and narcotics
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- Rhinorrhea
- Piloerections
- Pupillary dilation
- Tearing
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Cannabis intoxication symptoms
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-Dry mouth, conjunctival erythema, tachycardia, hypotension
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With LSD, what are some symptoms
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- Seeing sounds as color (Synthesias)
- Visual hallucinations
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Management of Alcohol Withdrawal
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- Treatment and Hospitalization
- IV Benzodiazepines (potentiates GABA-mediated CNS inhibition)
- IVF, IV Thiamine, Magnesium, Multivitamins
- Electrolyte Repletion
