Substance Abuse Related Flashcards
1
Q
Disulfiram (Antabuse)
A
-unpleasant effects when taken with alcohol
-used for maintaining sobriety
2
Q
Naloxone (Narcan)
A
-opioid reversal (heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone, methadone)
3
Q
Flumazenil (Romazicon)
A
-benzodiazepine reversal
4
Q
Methadone, Buprenorphine, Naltrexone
A
-synthetic opiate
-used for maintenance programs in rehabilitation
5
Q
Clonidine (Catapres)
A
-suppresses opiate withdrawal symptoms
6
Q
Lorazepam, Chlordiazepoxide
A
-used for alcohol withdrawal symptoms— CIWA scale (Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment Alcohol scale is used to assess and diagnose the severity of alcohol withdrawal)