Substance Abuse Flashcards
It is considered abuse
when a substance interferes with roles and obligations
Causes withdrawal syndrome & tolerance
Substance Addiction
Alcohol, inhalants, sedatives, opioids are
CNS Depressants
Methamphetamine & Cocaine are
CNS Stimulants
Cannabis, LSD, PCP are
Hallucinogens
Genetics, past trauma in substance abuse can be
none modifiable predisposing factors
Neurotransmitters, personality, work, sociocultural issues are
modifiable predisposing factors
Pharmacotherapy of sedative, hypnotics, benzos, stimulants & hallucinogens include
medical stabilization, symptom management and address addictive personality/craving
Adjunct meds for benzo, sedative & hypnotic addiction
other benzos, Buspar, anticonvulsants & TCA
ETOH detox includes
CIWA protocol + MVI, Thiamine, IVFs electrolyte replacement, Lactulose & Librium
ETOH addictive behavior treatment is
antidepressants, drinking deterrents, narcotic antagonists
Wernicke/Korsakoff presentation includes
encephalopathy and psychosis
Phase IV of Alcohol use disorder complication examples
cirrhosis of the liver, portal hypertension
Time presentation of ETOH intoxication and delirium
4-12 hours of cessation, 1 to 2 days for delirium
The use can be lethal when exposed to alcohol
disulfiram
Treat opioid intoxication with
naloxone
Treat benzo, barbiturate intoxication with
flumazenil
Modalities to treat opioid addiction
narcotic antagonists, substitution (suboxone, methadone) & Catapres
Therapies for addictive disorders
psycho therapies and community support group
Confusion, dizziness, blurred vision, constipation, dry mouth, difficulty urination
anticholinergic side effect
Shivering and diarrhea to severe muscle rigidity, fever and seizures
serotonin syndrome
Akinesia, Akathisia, Dystonia, Oculogyric Crisis, Tardive Dyskinesia
EPS
Medications to treat EPS
Anticholinergics, antihistamines
May cause blood dyscrasia
valproic acid
Renders contraceptives ineffective
anticonvulsants
Not approved by FDA to treat mania
antidepressants
Least Restrictive methods of de-escalation
therapeutic communication, redirection, CPI
Period of increase suicide risk
1st 2 weeks of antidepressants treatment
Emergency treatment order (ETO) meds -
antipsychotic (fast acting) benzo & anticholinergic or antihistamine
ETOs are also used as ___
chemical restraints