Substance abuse drugs

Question 1

opioid indications

Answer 1

relieve pain
reduce cough
relieve diarrhea
induce anesthesia

Question 2

certain opioid drugs are used to treat opioid dependance

Answer 2

Methadone

Question 3

Opioid adverse effects CNS & non CNS

Answer 3

diuresis
Miosis
Convulsions
N/V
Respiratory depression

Non-CNS:
Hypotension
Constipation
urinary rentention
Flushing
Urticaria/

Question 4

opioid drug withdrawal peak period & duration

Answer 4

1-3 days

duration 5-7 days

Question 5

Does not produce euphoria

must be 1 week free from opioids to begin this therapy

Answer 5

Naltrexone

Question 6

Stimulants & what they do

Answer 6

elevate mood
reduce fatigue
increase alterness
invigorate aggressiveness

Question 7

Stimulant indications

Answer 7

ADHD
Narcolepsy
Obesity treatment

Question 8

signs of stimulant withdrawal

Answer 8

social withdrawal
psychomotor retardation
hypersomnia
hyperphagia (increased hunger)

Question 9

Symptoms of stimulant withdrawal

Answer 9

depression
Suicidal thoughts/behavior
Paranoid delusions

Question 10

depressants

Answer 10

benzos
barbituates
marijuana

Question 11

Benzos combined with alcohol or other drugs:

Answer 11

can be lethal

seizures
delirium
rebound anxiety
myoclonus 
myalgia
sleep disturbances

Question 12

benzo reversal

Answer 12

Flumazenil

Question 13

Alcohol interactions

Answer 13

antibiotic metronidazole
hepatotoxicity with acetaminophen
blood thinner warfarin

Question 14

ethanol withdrawal

Answer 14

elevated BP PR Temp
Insomnia
Tremors
Agitation

Question 15

treatment of choice for ethanol withdrawal

Answer 15

Benzos (diazepam, lorazepam)