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1
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Short acting benzodiazepines

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ATOM

Alprazolam
Triazolam
Oxazepam
Midazolam

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Intermediate acting benzodiazepines

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Tender Loving Care

Tenazepam
Lorazepam
Clonazepam

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Long acting benzodiazepines

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CDeF
Chlordiazepoxide
Diazepam
Flurazepam

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MOA of benzodiazepines

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They increase the FREQUENCY of chloride channel opening –> facilitates inhibitory action of GABA

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ADE of benzodiazepines

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Sedation
tolerance
dependence
ataxia
increased suicide

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Contraindications for benzodiazepines

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suicide risk

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caution for benzodiazepines

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elderly

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tx for benzodiazepine overdose

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flumazenil

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how long do you have to have sx before you can be diagnosed with agoraphobia

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6 months

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what is the most common type of phobia

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social anxiety (disorder) –> social phobia

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how long do you have to have sx before you can be diagnosed w social anxiety disorder

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6 months

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what is the mainstay of tx for social anxiety disorder

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CBT

SSRIs if pharmacologic therapy

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tx for performance only social anxiety disorder

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“as needed”

beta blockers
benzodiazepines

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how long do you have to have sx before you can be diagnosed with a specific phobia

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6 mos

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tx for specific phobias

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exposure and desensitization therapy

short-term benzos or beta blockers in some pts

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adjustment disorder

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maladaptive behavioral or emotional sx develop after a stressful or non-life threatening*** event

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when do sx occur and resolve for adjustment disorder

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within 3 months
resolve within 6 months

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how long do you have to have sx to be diagnosed with PTSD

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sx > 1 month and/or event occurred > 1 month ago

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what med can be helpful for ppl with PTSD and insomnia

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Trazodone

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what med can be helpful for ppl w PTSD and nightmares

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Prazosin

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MOA prazosin

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alpha 1 agonist

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Tx for PTSD

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Psychotherapy

SSRIs and SNRIs first line medical therapy

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Sx for serotonin syndrome

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Anxiety
Agitation
Confusion
N/V
Increased bowel sounds
Diarrhea
Hyperthermia (above 38C)
Clonus
Hypertonia (Increased DTR and hyperreflexia)
Dilated pupils (Mydriasis)

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Tx for serotonin syndrome

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DC med, supportive care, benzos

Cyprohepatine if no response to benzos

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Screening for alcohol dependence

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CAGE
Cutdown
Annoyed
Guilt
Eye opener

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How many on CAGE to be diagnosed with alcohol dependence

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2 or more

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Recommended limits for alcohol consumption

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males </= 65 = less than or equal to 4 drinks per day or less than or equal to 14 drinks per week

males > 65 or females of any age = less than or equal to 3 standard drinks per day or less than or equal to 7 per week

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how does the CDC define a drink

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12 oz beer
8 oz malt liquor
1.3 oz hard liquor
5 oz wine

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sx of alcohol intoxication

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slurred speech
incoordination
unsteady gait
nystagmus
impairment in attention or memory
stupor or coma

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onset of alcohol withdrawal

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6-36 hours after last drink

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sx of alcohol withdrawal

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increased CNS activity

hand tremor
anxiety
irritability
minor agitation
restlessness
insomnia
diaphoresis
palpitations
tachycardia
hypertension
HA
GI (N/V diarrhea)
alcohol craving
loss of appetite

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sinus tachycardia

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> /= 120 BPM

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onset of alcohol withdrawal seizures

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6-48 hours after drinking stops or is significantly reduced

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onset of alcoholic hallucinations

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12-48 hours after last drink and resolves in another 24-48 hours

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onset of delirium tremens (withdrawal delirium)

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2-4 days after last drink

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difference btwn alcoholic hallucinations and delirium tremens

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for delirium tremens, they have abnormal vital signs (tachycardia, HTN, fever, drenching sweats) while ppl w alcoholic hallucinations do not

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can alcohol withdrawal be fatal

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yes

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tx for alcohol withdrawal

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IV benzodiazepines

IV fluids, IV thiamine (B1), multivitamin (including B12 and folate) and electrolyte repletion

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what can reduce the risk of Wernicke encephalopthy

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Thiamine (B1)

40
Q

what meds can be used to treat alcohol addiction

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Disulfiram
Naltrexone
Topiramate
Gabapentin
Acamprosate

41
Q

sx of marijuana intoxication

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euphoria
giddiness
anxiety
disinhibition
intensification of sensory experiences
dry (cotton) mouth
increased appetite
motor impairment
conjunctival injection
paranoid delusions
hallucinations

42
Q

up to how many days can urine drug test detect cannabis

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4-6 days in occasional users
up to 50 days in chronic users

43
Q

sx of marijuana withdrawal

A

irritability
insomnia
depression
restlessness
diaphoresis
diarrhea
twitching

44
Q

what does PCP stand for

A

Phencyclidine

45
Q

street name for PCP

A

angel dust

46
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MOA PCP

A

NMDA glutamate receptor antagonist

47
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sx of PCP use

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hallucinations (visual and auditory)
psychosis and delirium
psychomotor agitation (movements that have no purpose)
nystagmus
aggression/violent behavior
anesthesia and analgesia
marked HTN and tachycardia

48
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what will you see on PE for PCP use

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multidirectional nystagmus
marked HTN and tachycardia
dry skin

49
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tx for PCP

A

place in low stimulus environment
supportive
parenteral benzodiazepines
antipsychotics (Haloperidol)

50
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most deaths for PCP are related to

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trauma - bc PCP is an analgesic and anesthetic

51
Q

what does LSD stand for

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lysergic acid diethylamide

52
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sx of LSD use

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hallucinations (visual and auditory)
euphoria
depersonalization
distrustful

53
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does LSD cause dependence of withdrawal

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no

54
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MOA LSD

A

action at 5-HT receptor

55
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long-term consequences of LSD use

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flashbacks years later

56
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tx for LSD use

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antipsychotics (haloperidol)
benzodiazepines
supportive counseling

57
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common inhalants

A

toluene
butane

58
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sx of inhalant

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euphoria
disorientation
slurred speech
perinasal and perioral rash/sores

59
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tx for inhalant use

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no tx/supportive care
antipsychotic (haloperidol) if aggressive

60
Q

strong opioid agonists

A

fentanyl
heroin
morphine
meperidine
hydromorphone
hydrocodone
methadone

61
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moderate opioid agonists

A

oxycodone
hydrocodone
codeine

62
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other opioid agonists (not strong or moderate)

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dextromethorphan (antitussive)
loperamide and diphenoxylate (antidiarrheal)

63
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sx of opioid use

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euphoria followed by sedation
impaired attention
pinpoint pupils
constipation
hypotension
bradycardia
seizures

64
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triad for opioid intoxication

A

pinpoint pupils
constipation
comatose state

65
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tx for opioid overdose

A

naloxone (short-acting)

66
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MOA of naloxone

A

opioid receptor antagonist

67
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sx of opioid withdrawal

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lacrimation
rhinorrhea
pruritus
N/V
abdominal cramping
diarrhea
sweating
yawning
joint pain (arthralgia)
myalgia
dysphoria
restlessness
piloerection
pupillary dilation
increased bowel sounds
HTN
tachycardia

68
Q

is withdrawal from opioids life-threatening

A

no

69
Q

tx for opioid withdrawal

A

clonidine
methadone
buprenorphine + naloxone (Suboxone)

70
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MOA clonidine

A

alpha 2 agonist

71
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what is used primarily for sx of opioid withdrawal

A

clonidine

72
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ADE methadone

A

QT prolongation

73
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ADE naltrexone

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can precipitate withdrawal if used within 7 days of heroin use

74
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sx of benzodiazepines intoxication

A

loss of coordination (ataxia)
anterograde amnesia (inability to form new memories)
hypotension
bradycardia
coma
death

75
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sx of benzodiazepine withdrawal

A

anxiety
insomnia
seizures
tremor

76
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which benzodiazepines has the higher risk of dependence: short or long acting

A

short-acting due to shorter half life

77
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tx for benzo OD

A

flumazenil

78
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why should you use flumazenil with caution

A

can cause seizures (just like withdrawal)

79
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tx for benzo withdrawal

A

long-acting benzo

80
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describe sx for barbiturate intoxication and withdrawal

A

v similar to benzos but these are more severe bc no “ceiling”

81
Q

how long should you taper benzos to prevent withdrawal

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4-6 weeks

82
Q

what med can be added during benzodiazepine taper

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anti seizure meds (Carbamazepine or phenobarbital)

83
Q

what is the major metabolite of cocaine

A

benzoylecgonine

84
Q

sx of cocaine intoxication

A

decreased appetite
pupillary dilation
HTN
angina
placental infarction
nasal septum perforation
stroke/CVA
tachycardia/tachydysrhytmias
hyperthermia
cold sweats
agitation and aggression
stereotyped behavior (repetitive motions)

85
Q

cocaine withdrawal sx

A

severe depression and suicidality
hyperphagia
fatigue
severe craving
constricted pupils

86
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tx for cocaine intoxication

A

benzos
antipsychotics are second line

87
Q

what promotes excretion of cocaine

A

vitamin C

88
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why should you not restrain pts w cocaine intoxication

A

can cause rhabdo

89
Q

MOA cocaine

A

inhibition of reuptake of dopamine, NE, and E

90
Q

how long is cocaine detected in urine

A

2-4 days
up to 2 weeks in chronic users

91
Q

symptomatic or refractory HTN caused by cocaine can be treated with

A

phentolamine (alpha adrenergic antagonist)

92
Q

ADE of varenicline

A

nausea (MC)
increased suicidality or neuropsychiatric conditions

93
Q

when should therapy of varenicline begin and end

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start 1 week prior to quitting and continue 4 months after quit date

94
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MOA varenicline

A

blocks nicotine receptors
partial agonist of alpha 4 beta 2 nicotinic receptors –> prevents reward and withdrawal

95
Q

5 A’s for assessing for tobacco use and addressing smoking cessation (in order)

A

ask
advise
assess
assist
arrange

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