S3E2: Drugs of Abuse Flashcards
1
Q
CNS depressants
A
- alcohol
- barbiturate
- benzos
- opioids
2
Q
CNS stimulants
A
- amphetamine & derivatives
- other (cocaine, caffeine, nicotine)
3
Q
Psychoactive drugs
A
- cannabis & derivatives
- hallucinogens (LSD, PCP, mescaline, psilocybin)
4
Q
opioid abuse tx
A
- therapy
- adjuncts
- antagonists (naloxone)
- substitution (methadone)
5
Q
Xyrem
A
prescription GHB for narcolepsy
6
Q
ecstasy
A
MDMA
7
Q
bupropion (use)
A
nicotine cessation
8
Q
varenicline (chantix)
MOA and use
A
- partial agonist of nicotinic receptor (blocks nicotine effect, decreases withdrawal)
- smoking cessation
9
Q
nabilone (cesamet)
A
cannabinoid (for N/V)
10
Q
tx of opioid withdrawal sx
A
clonidine (blocks SNS output from CNS)