Sub Abuse Flashcards

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Risk factors for SUDs

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-dysfunctional childhood
-abuse
-ADHD
-school problems
-conduct disorder
-early onset of sub use (esp before age 14)
-genetics

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Hair testing

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-7 days-3 months (longest detection)
-need 150 strands
-observed

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Urine testing

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-1-30 days depending on drug
-pt can alter sample so Cr normalize

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Blood/saliva testing

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-0-3 days unless long half life
-observed (pt can’t alter)

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Chlorazepate metabolites

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nordiazepam, oxazepam

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Chlordiazepoxide metabolites

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nordiazepam, oxazepam

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Diazepam metabolites

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nordiazepam, oxazepam, temazepam

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Nordiazepam metabolites

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oxazepam

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Temazepam metabolites

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oxazepam

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Buprenorphine metabolites

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norbuprenorphine

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Codeine metabolites

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morphine, norhydrocodone, hydrocodone, hydromorphone

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Fentanyl metabolites

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norfentanyl

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heroin metabolites

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6-acetylmorphine, morphine

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hydrocodone metabolites

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norhydrocodone, hydromorphone

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methadone metabolites

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EDDP

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morphine metabolites

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hydromorphone

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oxycodone metabolites

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oxymorphone, noroxycodone

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18
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Benzodiazepines

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-fast onset
-inhibit GABA
-effect: dec BP, memory impairment, drowsiness, confusion, anterograde amnesia, etc.
-OD: supportive, flumazenil 0.2 mg/min

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Flumazenil

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-used for benzo overdose
-CI: tricyclic seizure or dependent patients
-AE: n/v, benzo withdrawal symptoms

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Barbiturates

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-withdrawal can be life threatening
-taper, change to long acting barb (phenobarbital)

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GHB

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-used for its amnesia effects
-homemade xyrex (CIII)
-treatment of cataplexy and daytime sleepiness in narcoleptics
-withdrawals: agitation, mental changes, elevated BP/HR, tachycardia
-Toxicity: coma, seizures, res. depression, vomiting

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Opiates

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-inhibits pain pathwyas
-Heroin, Morphine, Codeine, Hydrocodone, Hydromorphone, Fentanyl, Oxycodone, Tramadol, Tapentadol, Meperidine
-Effects: euphoria, constipation, sedation
-Withdrawal: restless legs, insomnia, lacrimation

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Opioid OD

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-Naloxone 0.4-2 mg q 2-3 min
-1 nasal spray, alternate nostrils
-displaces narcotics

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Opiate withdrawal

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methadone, buprenorphine, clonidine, lofexidine

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Opiate maintenance

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Methadone, buprenorphine

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Opiate abstinence

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Naltrexone

27
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Methadone

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-Major CYP3A4 substrate
-QTc prolongation
-1/2 of each dose remains in the body & is added to the next dose; inc levels without inc dose, so start low go slow.

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Methadone detox

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20-80 mg, taper by 5-10 mg daily

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Methadone maintenance

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suppress s/s of withdrawal, stop cravings, block reinforcing effects of illicit drugs

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Buprenorphine

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-substrate of CYP3A4
-active met: norbup
-need to be in withdrawal before taking

31
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Bup induction

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find minimum dose at which pt d/c or diminishes use of opiates, experiences no withdrawal, minimal or no SE and no cravings

32
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Bup stabilization

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no withdrawal, min to no SE, no cravings

33
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Bup maintenance

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may be indefinite, attention to psychosocial issues, seen/toxed monthly

34
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Bup dosing

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-Subutex (just bup)
-Saboxone (bup/naloxone)
-Zubsolv (bup/naloxone)
-Sublocade (300 mg or 100 mg SQ given monthly)

35
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Sublocade

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-injectable (reduce abuse)
-monthly dose
-BBW: don’t admin IV or Im (serious harm)
-REMs program
-Patient needs to be on >/= 8 mg of bup before starting

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Clonidine

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AE: drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, HA

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Lofexidine

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AE: orthostatic hypotension, bradycardia, hypotension, insomnia, dizziness, drowsiness

38
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Withdrawal symptom management

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-pain: NSAIDs, APAP, muscle relaxants, neuropathic agents (not controls)
-N/V: reglan, zofran
-D: anti-diarrheal drugs
-Anxiety/sleep: insomnia meds, muscle relaxants, hydroxyzine

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Naltrexone

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-abstinence maintenance: 25 mg qd for 1 week, then 50 mg/d
-must be opiate free for 7-10 days
-AE: GI upset, withdrawal
-BBW: acute hepatitis, hepatocellular injury
-Injection: 380 mg IM every 4 weeks or 1 month

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Vivitrol (Naltrexone XR)

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opiate free for 7 days

41
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Dextromethrophan

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-DM antitussive
-at high doses similar to PCP or ketamine
-Robotripping

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Cocaine

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-substrate of CYP3A4 and inhibits 2D6
-OD: supportive, lorazepam, halodol, anti arrhythmic agents prn for cardiovascular complications
-metabolites: ecgonine methyl ester, benzoylecogoine, cocaethyline

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Cocaine withdrawal

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Bromocriptine 2.5 mg tid
-used for parkinsons and hyperprolactinemia

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Amphetamine

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OD: supportive, haldol, lorazepam

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Ecstacy MDMA

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-derivative of amphetamine

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PCP

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effect: euphoria, delusion, hostility, hallucinations

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LSD

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OD: lorazepam, haldol

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Weed

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releases dopamine

49
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Weed

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-releases dopamine
-synthetic cannabinoids: THC, CBD, CBN (herbal products) - effects more pronounced than seen with weed use

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Krokodil

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-derived from cocaine (impure, highly contaminated)
-contains gasoline and lighter fluid
-iodine, HCl, red phosphorus
-causes ulcers, skin necrosis, infection

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Krokodil

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-derived from cocaine (impure, highly contaminated)
-contains gasoline and lighter fluid
-iodine, HCl, red phosphorus
-causes ulcers, skin necrosis, infection

52
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Bath salts

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-cathinones
-analog of naturally occuring substance
-death cause: arrhythmias, hyperthermina, intracerebral hemorrhage
-Treat: IV benzos, sedation, fluids

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Kratom

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-13x more potent than morphine
-Mitragyna speciosa korth: tree in Asia and Africa
-stimulant effects at low doses: altertness, physical activity, talkativeness, social
-opiate effects at higher does plus sedation and euphoria

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Pregnancy/lactaton

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-Subutex over Suboxone
-Methadone