Recreational Drugs Flashcards

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What are the clinical effects of amphetamine?

A
  1. Dilated pupils
  2. CNS stimulation (tremors, seizures)
  3. Hyperthermia due to the tremors
  4. Tachycardia
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How would one treat amphetamine toxicity?

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  1. Emetics, AC, cathartics
  2. Urine acidifiers (ascorbic acid)
  3. Sedatives (diazepam) for seizures
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3
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Is mariguana a CNS stimulant or CNS depressant?

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CNS depressant

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How is marijuana excreted from the body?

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Via bile

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5
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Marijuana is metabolized by liver _____ and _____.

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Hydroxylation and oxidation

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6
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What is the most active cannabinoidal agent in marijuana?

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Delta-9-THC

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7
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Is marijuana lipophilic or lipophobic?

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Lipophilic

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8
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Marijuana has a long half-life in which part of the body?

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Adipose tissue

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True or False: Plasma is a good sample to take to diagnose marijuana intoxication.

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FALSE: Marijuana has a short half-life in plasma

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10
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Marijuana acts on receptors in the brain selective for what?

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Cannabinoids

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The action of marijuana on brain receptors selective for cannabinoids causes the release of what?

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  1. Norepinephrine
  2. Dopamine
  3. Serotonin
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Marijuana also interacts with acetylcholine, _____, opioid peptides, and _____.

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  1. Histamines

2. Prostaglandins

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13
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What are the clinical effects associated with marijuana?

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  1. Euphoria –> depression
  2. Vomiting
  3. Dilated pupils
  4. Nystagmus
  5. Coma
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14
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With a marijuana ingestion, what extra clinical sign might horses present with?

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Colic

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15
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What is the time of onset for clinical signs associated with marijuana?

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30-90 minutes

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16
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What is the length of duration of clinical signs associated with marijuana?

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Up to 72 hours

17
Q

How might one treat a marijuana ingestion?

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  1. Emetics, AC, cathartics
  2. Doxapram to stimulate respiration
  3. Respiratory support
18
Q

What are the samples you might choose to use to diagnose marijuana intoxication?

A
  1. Urine

2. Stomach contents

19
Q

What is an alkaloid derivative of the coca plant?

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Cocaine

20
Q

What does “crack-cocaine” refer to?

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The pure form of the drug

21
Q

Does cocaine have a long or short half life?

A

Short half life

22
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Is cocaine rapidly or slowly absorbed?

A

Rapidly

23
Q

Is cocaine a CNS stimulant or CNS depressant?

A

CNS stimulant

24
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What are the clinical effects of cocaine?

A
  1. Cardiotoxicity
  2. Dilated pupils
  3. Tachycardia
  4. Depression/coma
  5. Seizures
25
Q

What clinical signs are associated with HIGH DOSES of cocaine?

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  1. Ptyalism
  2. Fever
  3. Seizures
  4. Hypoglycemia
  5. Hyperthermia
  6. Hypertension
  7. Hyperesthesia
  8. Tachycardia
26
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How might one treat a cocaine intoxication?

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  1. Emetics, AC, cathartics
  2. Control seizures (diazepam)
  3. Respiratory supoort
  4. Control arrhythmias (propanolol)
  5. Control hyperthermia
27
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What 3 samples might you take to diagnose a cocaine intoxication?

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  1. Urine
  2. Plasma
  3. Stomach content
28
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What are the clinical effects of narcotics (opioid derivatives such as codeine, morphine, fentanyl, and heroine) in dogs?

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  1. Ataxia
  2. Vomiting
  3. Hypotension
  4. Respiratory depression
  5. Seizures
  6. Miosis
  7. Coma
29
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What are the clinical effects of narcotics (opioid derivatives such as codeine, morphine, fentanyl, and heroine) in cats and horses?

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CNS excitation

30
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How might one treat a narcotic intoxication, say in a dog?

A
  1. Emetics, AC, cathartics
  2. Respiratory support
  3. Naloxone
  4. Supportive care (fluid, seizure control)
31
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In what samples might you detect narcotics for diagnosis?

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  1. Urine

2. Serum

32
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What are the clinical effects of ethanol?

A
  1. Emesis
  2. Respiratory depression
  3. Respiratory and cardiac arrest
  4. Ataxia/in-coordination
  5. Excitability/vocalization
33
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How might one treat an ethanol intoxication?

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  1. Emetics, AC, cathartics
  2. Maintain ventilation
  3. Monitor acid-base, electrolyte, fluid balance
  4. Maintain body temp
34
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What are the clinical pathologic effects of xylitol?

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  1. Hyperbilirubinemia
  2. Hypoglycemia
  3. Hyperphosphatemia
  4. Increased clotting times
35
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What 2 systems does xylitol effect?

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  1. Hepatic

2. GI