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Substance use and addiction disorders Flashcards

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substance addiction

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chronic medical condition rooted in environment, neuro, genetics, life exp
- strong sub craving
- desire to cut down w/o success
- can’t fulfill role obligations
- inc social iso sometimes
- hazardous activities
- continue despite potential harmful consequences
- excess time spent to get substances
- may cause tolerance or w/d

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Biggest barrier to substance abuse

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Stigma
- seen as moral weakness by many

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Stigmatizing language

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addict, alcoholic, drunk, sub/drug abuser, drug habit, drunk

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countertransference

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unconscious feel of HC worker to pt
- need to examine own perceptions toward addiction to dec bias and examine own attitudes
- often impairs the relx

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Opioid epidemic

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  • 1st prescription opioids deaths (until 2010)
  • then heroin OD (2013)
  • synthetic opioid OD
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Addiction rf

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  • genetic, males more but females faster
  • NT w/ sub use dx—inc extracell Dp, immature brain dev
  • enviro—stress, anx, sub use, use in fam/peers, lack coping
  • starting alc, nic, drug use at an early age
  • have other MH dx (self-medicate)
  • higher among multiracial
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Dopamine and addiction

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  • seek subs that release or inc release of DP in brain
  • feel good NT
  • inc extracellular Dp
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Brain dev as rf for addiction

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  • early exp infl brain dev ( early trauma and stress chx)
  • brain devs until 24 or later
  • adol brain matures back to front
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Decision making is more…

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Frontal with adults and amygdala with teens

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Alc cravings and acetate

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  • alc b/d to acetate (which triggers cravings for more)
  • normal drinkers pass acetate thru quickly (panc and liver slower in addicts)
  • in addicts, acetate does not process out so cont desire for more
  • craving cycle
  • acetate accum with 1 drink and does not change with ppl addicted
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Neuro of tolerance

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  • from repeated use
  • chx in NTs and dec D2r and dec dp release
  • results in compulsive bx, dec inhib control, inc impulses, impair reg of intentional action
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What other substance metabolizes into acetate

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Nicotine - compounds effects

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Substance intoxication

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recent overuse of sub like acute alc intox casuing reversable substance-specific sx
- judgment impaired making maladaptive and inappropriate bx and impairing social and occupational functioning
- CNS chx
- alc: slur, poor coordination, stupor, dec memory

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BAC legal intoxication

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Over .08

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Physical signs of alc intoxication

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  • muscle coord dec, hard to detect danger, judgment, memory impair
  • driving - conc and memory dec, speed control, dec info process, impair perception
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Tolerance

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respond in diff way than initial drug response
- drink more for same response and diminished fxn with cont use
- rapid (coke) to w or m

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Blackout

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excess intake with amnesia
- may appear normal tho

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relapse

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drink after being abstinent for significant time beyond period of detox

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Dual dx

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AMI and sub/addictive use dx

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substance w/d

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  • physio sx that occur when person stops using subs
  • substance-specific
  • more intense sx, more likely person is to start using subs again to avoid sx
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Alcohol and BDZs timeline and w/d

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  • 6-12h mild insomnia, shaky, anx, GI, HA, diaphoretic, palpits, anorexia
  • 12-24h halluc
  • 24-48 w/d sz (t-c)
  • 48-72h delirium tremens, halluc (mostly vis), tachy, low fever, agit, HTN, diaphoretic
  • peak in 48h, over in 3-5d
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How often to assess with CIWA

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q4h
- assess n/v, tremor, anx, agit, paroxysmal sweats, orientation, HA, halluc/delusion

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manage w/d of alc

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  • control agitate, dec sz, dec morb/mort
  • may be fixed, schedules based on pt specific
  • daily thiamine before IV dextrose to prevent Wernicke sx
  • PRN for break thru
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What meds are given for CIWA of 8-10+

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chlordiazepoxide, diazepam, lorazepam

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Delirium tremens
- severe w/d in 1st 72h post-drink - panc and hepatitis inc risk - rare in pt with good health - agitate, conf, dis, tremor, sz, delus, halluc, paranoia, autonomic hyperactivity - tachy, sweat, fever, anx, insomnia, HTN ***commonly mistaken as psych dx
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Tx of delirium tremens
- goal is prevention - sedate/medicate well - listen to pt sx - tx comps - thiamine and other nuts - labs--electros - hydrate and meds - VS
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Meds for alc w/d
- tx sz with anticonvulsants---phenytoin or phenybarbitol - oral diazepam for sx acute agitation, tremor, halluc, DTS - IV lorazepam where severe sz appear - haloperidol PRN - clonidine for HR/BP - dehydration bc sweat
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opiate w/d sx
- COWS resting pulse, sweat, restless, pupil size, bone/joint ache, runny nose/tear, GI upset, tremor in hand tongue, yawn, anx/irritate, gooseflesh
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Nonpharm tx for opioid w/d
- nonpharm before PRN but give methadone on time! - nausea - crackers, ginger ale, tea, flat warm coke - muscle aches - hot shower, warm compress - anx dec distraction, relax, talk therapy
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Opioid w/d meds for n/v
ondansetron or oral/rectal supps - promethazine (avoid IM bc of rush feeling) - need to see vom before giving to assess
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opioid w/d pharm for anx, lacrimation and rhinorrhea
hydroxyzine and no BDZs
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opioid w/d insomnia meds
trazadone
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opioid w/d aches and pains med
acetaminophen - NOT for long term alc use - NSAIDs like ibu
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opioid w/d meds for diarrhea
kaopectate (bismuth) - avoid loperamide bc sedative fx sought by pt
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medically assisted tx
- combo meds - counseling - bx
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naltrexone
- block opioid fx and alc - dec craving and relapse - does not tx w/d sx - can't use opioids 10-14d before start bc can make sick (knocks opioid off rec---quick w/d)
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disulfiram (Antabuse)
- prevent b/d of acetaldehyde - does not dec cravings - will make pt sick if wear anything with alc like perfume, hand sani, pain thinner, mouthwash, nyquil
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clonidine
dec BP and HR
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acamprosate
dec alc craving in pt
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methadone
- no ceiling effect - watch closely - works slowly (is opiate) - slow taper off
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buprenorphine-naloxone
- OUD - dec cravings and w/d sx - dec risk of OD
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Buprenorphine
- OUD - no euphoric or dangerous fx - sub for drug in body - dec bad SE - ceiling fx (dec OD potential)
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Psych tx for opioid use dx
- ind, bx CBT, fam, social - support groups
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Methadone for preg women
- dec variability of illicit drug use on fetus - more predictable outcomes - dose may need to adjusted thru preg - maintain til delivery then taper off
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Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
Immediate dx from lack B12 (thiamine) - from AUD and malnutrition - chronic alc dec intestinal abs of thiamine
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How is Korsakoff diagnosed
R/o other causes
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Wernicke’s encephalopathy symptoms
- confusion - lose motor coordination (ataxia) - nystagmus - tremor - double vision, eye droop
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What can Wernicke’s turn into
Korsakoff’s
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Wernicke’s tx
- acute and reversible (can clear w/i weeks) - tx with IV thiamine and improved nutrition (2-3x/d for 1-2w)
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Korsakoff’s symptoms
- severe, irritating, persistent memory impairment and probs forming and recalling new memories - confabulation, hallucinations, repetitious speech, prob decision making
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Korsakoff’s tx
- Thiamine for 3-12M - pt specific - memory rehab tx
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Is Korsakoff’s reversible?
NO - chronic and debilitating
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Patient recovery plan elements
- life goals - hope - therapy - harm reduction - family involvement - relaxation techniques - relapse prevention plans
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SBIRT
- Screen severity of sub use and ID tx - Brief Intervention - nurse or HCP inc insight and awareness about sub use and motivation to change - Referral to Tx prn
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Steps of Brief Negotiated Interview
- Rapport - Pro/con of behavior discussed and summarize - give info and get feedback - Discuss screening tools - determine motivation to change - negotiate action plan
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Technique used for giving info and getting feedback
Elicit, provide, elicit - assess knowledge and info like presence of drinking bx (including risky) and see if pt learned info
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Elements of motivation to change
Importance, confidence, readiness
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OARS
Technique for motivational interviewing Open-minded, affirmative, reflective listening, summarizing
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Steps of motivational interviewing
Empathy Develop discrepancies Avoid arguments Roll with resistance Support self-efficacy
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AUDIT
gives risk categories and screen for unhealthy alc use - framework to Dec consumption
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CRAFFT
Tool for assessing adolescent drinking
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CAGE
Tool for assessing need to cut down on drinking and if there is a problem
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Risky drinking
- any use of alc while preg - driving, taking some meds - having severe conditions - in recovery or if can’t control drinking
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Hazardous drinking
Inc risk for adverse consequences
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Harmful drinking
Neg consequences already occurred from drinking
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What amount of alcohol is high risk? M and F
M >4/d or >14/w F >3/d or >7/w
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Effects of alc on body
- dep, anx, aggression - throat and mouth cancer - liver - premature aging - pancreatic inflam - painful nerves
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Social services for AUD
- outpt counsel weekly - acute tx (medical detox)—4-7d w/ transition to oupt - clinical stabilization service—full med detox with 7-10d residential - peer support
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Nursing Considerations for AUD
- monitor rxns - express Ind caring - help dev a realistic plan - hold Ind responsible for bx - prioritize care needs—coping - encourage honest expression

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