Substance Use Disorder Flashcards

1
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goals of substance use treatment X4

A

recognition of acute toxicity

facilitation of withdrawal

dx and tx of complications

education/counseling/therapy

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CNS Depressants X3

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alcohol
barbiturates
benzos

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Opiates X9

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oxycodone
fentanyl
heorin
meperidine
morphine
codeine
methadone
hydromorphone
opium
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4
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CNS Stimulants X3

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cocaine/crack
amphetamines
methamphetamines

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5
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Club drugs X4

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ectasy
GBH
ketamine
rohypnol

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6
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Hallucinogens X2

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PCP

LSD

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7
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abuse

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habitual use of a substance which falls outside of medical necessity or societal acceptance

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8
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addiction

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chronic, relapsing disease characterized by compulsive substance seeking behaviors

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9
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psychological risk factors

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low frustration levels
poor impulse control
lack of meaningful
relationships
childhood trauma
low self-esteem
propensity for risk taking behaviors
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10
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societal considerations

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peer influences

family acceptance

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11
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gender influences on substance use

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men at greater risk

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12
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genetic

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member of family in which SUD prevalent

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13
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brain reward system

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reinforcement of behaviors and production of memories/limbic system

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14
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neurobiology and neurotransmitters

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substances of abuse affect neurotransmitters - varies by specific drug

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15
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genetic risk for substance disorder

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increased risk associated with genetic links

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16
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Acute MOA of Alcohol

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binding with GABA receptor and glutamate receptors - activates the reward circuit

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17
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how does alcohol act as a diuretic

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inhibits the release of ADH

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18
Q

heavy or at risk alcohol use in men

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> 4 drinks on one day or more than 14 in one week

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19
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heavy or at risk alcohol use in women

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> 3 drinks on one day or more than 7 in one week

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20
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breast feeding moms and alcohol

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bBAC of mom is the same as in breast mil

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21
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high BAL with few symptoms =

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high tolerance

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22
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early signs of alcohol withdrawal

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sweating
tremors
elevated BP

peaks within 24 to 48 hours

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23
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when does alcohol withdrawal go away

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rapidly and dramatically disappears unless it progresses to delirum

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24
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when are grand mal seizures possible in alcohol withdrawal

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7-48 hours after cessatoin

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25
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withdrawal delirium

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medical emergency d/t possible fatality

autonomic hyperactivity
perceptual disturbances
fluctuation LOC
paranoid delusions
fever
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26
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when does alcohol withdrawal delirium peak

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2-3 days after cessation and reduction`

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27
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sedatives used in alcohol withdrawal

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benzos
diazepam
chlordiazepoxide

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28
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meds used for seizure control in alcohol withdrawal

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carbamazepine
magnesium sulfate
thiamine

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29
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alleviation of ANS symptoms in alcohol withdrawal

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betablockers

clonidine

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30
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CIWA-AR

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max of 67

lower than 10 do not require treatment

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31
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wernicke’s encephalopathy

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d/t chronic alcohol use

inflammatory henorrhagic degenerative condition of the brain caused by thamine deficiency from poor diet

32
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how is wernicke’s encephalopathy treated

A

thiamine

33
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if untreated, wernicke’s encephalopathy leads to

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korsakoff’s psychosis

34
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korsakoff’s psycosis

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irreversible form of amnesia characterized by:
short-term memory loss/long term memory gaps
inability to learn

35
Q

drugs used to maintain alcohol sobriety X4

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naltrexone
acamprosate
disulfiram
gabapentin

36
Q

how does naltrexone stop alcoholism

A

blocks feel good results

37
Q

how does acamprostate stop alcoholism

A

blocks s/s of withdrawal

38
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how does disulfram stop alchoolism

A

makes you sick when drinking

39
Q

benzo toxicity

A
severe confusion
drowsiness
lack of coordination/balance
lighteheadedness
muscle weakness
fainting
memory loss
40
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what does a benzo OD usually occur with

A

usually occurs with cross use of

alcohol
opiates
TCAs
CNS depressants

41
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benzo withdrawal

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body pain, muscle tension, cramping, vomiting, sweating, seizures

42
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benzo reversal agent

A

flumazenil

43
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opioid intoxication

A
constricte dpupils
decreased RR
sedation
hypotension
intially euphoric - progresses to dysphoria
44
Q

opioid toxicity

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triad symptoms

leads to death d/t shock, seizures, cardiac arrest

45
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withdrawal opioids

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yawning, insomnia, irritabilty, rhinorrhea, panic, increased BP and HR

BONE PAIN

46
Q

what are triad symptoms

A

pinpoint puils
decreased RR
coma

47
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opioid toxicity treatement

A

AIRWAY
oxygenation

naloxone - short acting - multiple doses
nalmefene - longer acting

48
Q

why is heroin so addictive

A

high lipid solubility - crosses BBB easily to convert to active form (morphine)

49
Q

how fast does heroin take place

A

IV 7-8 seconds

smoked/snorted - 10-15 minurwa

50
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Oxycodone OD risk

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if no tolerance has been developed - OD risk is higher

51
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meperidine use

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effective when taken orally

no obvious signs of IV drug use

52
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meperidine pupil response

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less pupillary constriction than other opioids

53
Q

meperidine effects on smooth muscle

A

minimal effects on smooth muscle

less constipation and urinary retention

54
Q

treatment for opioid sobriety X3 meds

A

methodone
buprenorphine
naltrexone

55
Q

methodone interventions opioids

A

daily clinic visits

decreasing doses

56
Q

buprenorphine maintenance opioids dose route

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SL tabs or film used once daily

57
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naltrexone is used for

A

maintenance after opioid detox

58
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cocaine intoxication

A
euphoria
dilated pupils
elevated BP and HR
grandiosity
altered judgment
59
Q

cocaine use in preganncy

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preemie
small head
decreased BW
LBW
ADD/ADHD
memory/language development
60
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methamphetamine intoxication

A

delusions of increased strength and mental capacity
littel need for sleep/food
talkative

61
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meth withdrawal

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strong cravings, dysphoria, depression lasting for months

62
Q

meth overdose

A

cerebral and systemic vasculitis

63
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what does meth induced psychosis mimic

A

paranoid schizophrenia

64
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meds for meth treatment

A

none FDA approved
bupropion and modafinil used

ibudilast is in clinical trials

65
Q

matrix model meth tx

A

CBT/group therapy
family edu
drug testing
non-drug related activities

66
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Ecstasy intoxication

A

muscle cramping
involuntary teeth clenching
feelings of trust and love

67
Q

ecstasy AE

A

hyperthermia
memory impairment
CV stimulation - HTN

68
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ketamine intoxication

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dreamlike state
hallucinations
sedation

69
Q

ketamine long term effects

A
bladder pain/ulcers
kidney problems
stomach pain
depression
poor memory
70
Q

bath salts intoxication

A

extreme agitation and violent behavior

increased HR and BP

71
Q

X2 date rape drugs

A

GHB

flunitrazepam

72
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LSD intoxication

A

pupil dilation

synesthesi

73
Q

LSD OD

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psychosis
CVA
Resp arrest
sz
HTN crisis
74
Q

LSD tx

A

acidify urine to hasten excretion

diazepam/haloperidol

75
Q

PCP intoxication

A
hallucinations
bizzare behavior
violence
sz
elevated vitals
muscle rigidity
76
Q

PCP toxicity

A
hallucinations
HTN
coma
Seizures
depressed respirations
77
Q

X2 inhalents

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nitrous oxide and ether