Substance use Flashcards
8 possible symptoms of PCP intoxication
-nystagmus
-HTN/tachycardia
-numbness/muted pain response
-ataxia
-dysarthria
-muscle rigidity
-seizures/coma
-hyperacusis
how many symptoms must be present for PCP intoxication
2+ within 1 hour of ingestion
universal substance use criteria
problematic pattern of use leading to significant impairment with at least 2 manifestations in the past 12 months
3 universal possible manifestations of impaired control in substance use disorder
-larger amount or longer period than intended
-unsuccessful attempts to cut down
-a lot of time spent getting, using, recovering from substance
-cravings present
universal severity specifiers for substance use disorders
-mild: 2-3 sx
-mod: 4-5 sx
severe: 6+ sx
universal recovery specifiers
-in early remission
-in sustained remission
-in controlled environment
-on maintenance therapy
4 possible manifestations of social impairment in substance use disorders
-failure to meet role obligations
-continued use despite problems caused/exacerbated by substance
-giving up important activities for substance use
-withdrawal from family/friends
2 possible manifestations of risky use in substance abuse disorders
-use in physically unsafe situation
-continued use despite physical or psychological problems caused/exacerbated by use
2 pharmacological criteria for substance use disorders
-tolerance develops
-withdrawal occurs
what is true about the length of the withdrawal period in relation to severity of sx
longer the duration, less intense the symptoms. Withdrawal tends to be worse from short acting substances but withdrawal from long acting substances takes longer
sedating drugs tend to cause what symptoms/disorders
depressive disorders with rebound anxiety on cessation
what symptoms/disorders are associated with stimulant abuse
psychotic/anxiety features during intoxication and depression on withdrawal
which lab tests for heavy alcohol use and what results are significant
-gamma-glutamyltransferase of >35 (modest elevation)
-carbohydrate deficient transferring >20
which labs can be useful in monitoring abstinence of drinking and why
gamma-glutamyltransferase and carbohydrate deficient transferrin because these levels return to normal in a matter of days after drinking cessation
how much alcohol can the body generally metabolize in 1 hour
1 beer
8 possible manifestations of alcohol withdrawal and how many must be present for dx
at least 2:
-autonomic hyperactivity (increased HR, sweating, etc.)
-increased hand tremor
-insomnia
-N/V
-transient hallucinations/illusions
-psychomotor agitation
-anxiety
-seizures
definition of “with perceptual disturbance”
hallucination w/ intact reality testing or illusions in the absence of delirium
what is likely when alcohol withdrawal delirium presents
likely a clinically relevant medical condition (liver failure, GI bleed, hypoglycemia, etc.)
typical length of alcohol withdrawal
4-5 days after extended periods of heavy drinking
5 predictor of severe alcohol withdrawal
-development of delirium
-hx severe withdrawal
-low potassium
-decreased platelets
-systolic HTN
how many sx must be present for dx caffeine intoxication
5+ shortly after ingestion
5 sx of caffeine withdrawal and how many must be present for dx
at least 3 within 24 hours of cessation:
-HA
-marked fatigue/drowsiness
-dysphoric/depressed mood or irritability
-difficulty concentrating
-flu like sx
what is the hallmark feature of caffeine withdrawal
headache