Substance abuse drugs Flashcards

1
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opioid indications

A

relieve pain
reduce cough
relieve diarrhea
induce anesthesia

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2
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certain opioid drugs are used to treat opioid dependance

A

Methadone

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3
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Opioid adverse effects CNS & non CNS

A
diuresis
Miosis
Convulsions
N/V
Respiratory depression
Non-CNS:
Hypotension
Constipation
urinary rentention
Flushing
Urticaria/
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4
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opioid drug withdrawal peak period & duration

A

1-3 days

duration 5-7 days

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5
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Does not produce euphoria

must be 1 week free from opioids to begin this therapy

A

Naltrexone

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6
Q

Stimulants & what they do

A

elevate mood
reduce fatigue
increase alterness
invigorate aggressiveness

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7
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Stimulant indications

A

ADHD
Narcolepsy
Obesity treatment

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8
Q

signs of stimulant withdrawal

A

social withdrawal
psychomotor retardation
hypersomnia
hyperphagia (increased hunger)

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9
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Symptoms of stimulant withdrawal

A

depression
Suicidal thoughts/behavior
Paranoid delusions

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10
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depressants

A

benzos
barbituates
marijuana

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11
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Benzos combined with alcohol or other drugs:

A

can be lethal

seizures
delirium
rebound anxiety
myoclonus 
myalgia
sleep disturbances
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12
Q

benzo reversal

A

Flumazenil

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13
Q

Alcohol interactions

A

antibiotic metronidazole
hepatotoxicity with acetaminophen
blood thinner warfarin

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14
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ethanol withdrawal

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elevated BP PR Temp
Insomnia
Tremors
Agitation

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15
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treatment of choice for ethanol withdrawal

A

Benzos (diazepam, lorazepam)

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