Substance Use Disorder Flashcards
How many symptoms in moderate substance abuse disorder?
4-5 symptoms
How many deaths annually from alcohol abuse?
100,000 deaths
CAGE acronym
- Cut down
- Annoyed
- Guilty
- Eye opener
BAC where death may occur
.35
Cirrhosis is the _____th leading cause of death in US
7th
Treatment for alcohol withdrawal
Librium Protocol
What is in “Librium Protocol”
Chlordiazepoxide and a banana bag with thiamine, folate, multivitamin in isotonic saline w/5% dextrose
What drug induces vomiting in alcohol dependence
Disulfiram
First line treatment for smoking cessation
Nicotine patches
Give ______ to speed clearance of PCP
Vitamin C
Significant signs of PCP intoxication (3)
- Nystagmus
- Numbness, less response to pain
- Ataxia
Hallucinogen Intoxication (3)
- Pupillary dilation
- Tremors
- Uncoordinated
Physiological symptoms of LSD intoxication
Dilated pupils
Elevated body temperature
Elevated blood pressure
Increased salivation
Effects of LSD are seen within ________ of taking the drug
20 minutes
Flashbacks are commonly seen in _____ use
LSD