Rx Drug Use Flashcards
which is the #1 drug associated with initiation of illicit drug use among the ages of 12 and older?
marijuana
which is the #2 drug associated with initiation of illicit drug use among the ages of 12 and older?
pain relievers
what are the 2 drug types that are the Nation’s most prevalent illegal drug problem?
Marijuana
Rx pain medication
what is the 2nd leading cause of accidental death in the US?
unintentional drug poisonings
what are the 3 specific medications of abuse?
opioids
stimulants
benzodiazepines
a class of narcotic pain killers
opioids
what are 5 effects of opioids in healthy people?
euphoria
depressed breathing
vomiting
confusion
sedation
taking opioids with _____ has a high risk of sudden mortality
antidepressants
typically prescribed for ADHD or narcolepsy and are used recreationally or as a study aid for students
stimulants
what are 6 effects of stimulants in healthy people?
visual changes
overstimulation
weight loss
lack of sleep
hypertension
seizures
which 2 other substances taken with stimulants can cause dangerous interactions?
antidepressants
ETOH
used to treat anxiety, insomnia, muscle spasms and seizures
benzodiazepines
what are 4 effects of benzodiazepines in healthy people?
slowed breathing
muscle weakness
sedation
low blood pressure
what 2 other substances taken with benzodiazepines can cause dangerous interactions?
alcohol
depressants
highly potent, man-made drugs that mimic naturally occurring opioids like morphine and codeine
synthetic opioids
