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1
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what are three types of date rape drugs

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GHB
flunitrazepam
ketamine

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what does GHB effect

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the CNS

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which date rape drug is hard to detect in a UA

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GHB

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why is GHB hard to detect on a UA

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it clears from the body within hours

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5
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what can GHB be therapeutically used for

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type 1 narcolepsy

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6
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what is dangerous to mix GHB with

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alcohol

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what type of medication is flunitrazepam

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benzo

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what is another name for flunitrazepam

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forget drug
“roofies”

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9
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what is flunitrazepam FDA approved for

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NO USE

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10
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what type of med is ketamine

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hallucinogenic
psychedelic
dissociative

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11
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what is ketamine derived from

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PCP

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12
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what is ketamine therapeutically used for

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procedural sedation / anesthesia

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13
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which date rape drugs cause anterograde amnesia

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ketamine and GHB

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14
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what date rape drug causes both retrograde and anterograde amnesia

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flunitrazepam

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what is anterograde amnesia

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cant remember new info but can remember info from before the onset of amnesia

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what is retrograde amnesia

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can remember new info but not info from before onset of amnesia

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17
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what 3 types of meds are used for treatment of ASD

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atypical antipsychotics
SSRIs
beta blockers

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18
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what behaviors do atypical antipsychotic meds reduce is ASD patients

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aggressive and self harm behaviors

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what behaviors do SSRIs and beta blockers reduce in ASD patients

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obsessions and anxiety

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20
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what is the most effective / first line atypical antipsychotic used for ASD patients

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risperidone

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21
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which two med classifications treat ADHD

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CNS stimulants
non stimulants

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what are 4 CNS stimulant meds used for ADHD treatment

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methylphenidate
dexmethylphenidate
mixed amphetamine salts
lisdexamfetamine

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23
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what types of routes is methylphenidate available in

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IR
ER
once daily oral liquid
chewable ER
ER transdermal patch

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24
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when would you give once daily ER methylphenidate (concerta)

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first thing in the morning (12 hr before bed)

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when would you give IR methylphenidate (ritalin)

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6-8 hr before bed
(may have multiple doses per day = would change admin times)

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26
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what is an important side effect of ritalin to be aware of

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insomnia

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27
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what meds are combined in the use of mixed amphetamine salts

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dextroamphetamine and amphetamine

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when would a client be given a non stimulant med over a CNS stimulant for ADHD treatment

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if they are not responding to CNS stimulants or if it is preferred

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29
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what are three types of non stimulant meds for ADHD treatment

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atomoxetine
clonidine
guanfacine

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30
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what type of med is atomoxetine

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SNRI

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31
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what is an important side effect to be aware of when taking atomoxetine

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can stunt growth !!!

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32
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what form is clonidine usually available in

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ER

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33
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what type of med classification is clonidine and guanfacine

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anti-hypertensive

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34
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what is the goal of dementia treatment medications

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to slow the progression of the disease (because there is no cure)

35
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what two classifications of meds treat dementia

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cholinesterase inhibitors
NMDA receptor antagonist

36
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what stage of dementia do cholinesterase inhibitors treat

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mild to moderate stages

37
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what stage of dementia do NMDA receptor antagonists treat

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moderate to severe stages

38
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what are three meds under the cholinesterase inhibitor classification

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donepezil
rivastigmine
galantamine

39
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what routes is rivastigmine available in

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oral or transdermal patch
KNOW TD PATCH !!!!

40
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what are two types of NMDA receptor antagonist meds

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memantine
combo drug

41
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what meds are used in the combo drug version of a NMDA receptor antagonist

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namzaric and donepezil

42
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what meds can treat co-occurring depressive conditions associated with dementia

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SSRI
mirtazapine

43
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what are beneficial side effects that occur when taking mirtazpine for dementia patients

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weight gain (for malnourishment related to wandering and distraction)
sedation (for hyperarrousal symptoms and wandering)

44
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what 5 meds are used to treat enuresis (childhood elimination disorder)

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imipramine
desmopressin
oxybutyin
indomethacin
SSRI

45
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what meds are used to treat encopresis

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bowel meds (laxatives, suppositories, enema)

46
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what two med classifications treat and prevent convulsions and delirium associated with alcohol withdrawal

A

benzos
anticonvulsants

47
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what is the first line treatment for alcohol withdrawal (convulsions and delirium symptoms)

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benzos

48
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what are three types of benzos used for alcohol withdrawal symptoms

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chlordiazeproxide
diazepam
lorazepam

49
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where is diazapam unable to be metabolized

A

the liver

50
Q

what is important teaching / nursing implications for clients after their detox is done and they were using benzos

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TAPER SLOWLY after detox is finished

51
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what are three types of anti convulsant meds for seizure prevention of alcohol withdrawal

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carbamazepine
valproic acid
magnesium sulfate

52
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what is the antidote for benzo overdose

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flumazenil

53
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what is the antidote for opioid overdose

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naloxone

54
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what are three types of CNS depressants

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barbiturates
alcohol
benzos

55
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what are six types of opiates

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morphine
heroin
codeine
fentanyl
methadone
meperidine

56
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what four meds are used for long term opioid use treatment

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methadone
buprenorphin
naltrexone
clonidine

57
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what type of med is methadone

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opioid agonist

58
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what med is most effective for long term opioid use treatment

A

methadone

59
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what does methadone do

A

blocks the craving for opioids
used for detox

60
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what type of med is buprenorphin

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opioid agonist antagonist

61
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what does buprenorphin do

A

blocks the symptoms of opioid withdrawal

62
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what type of med is naltrexone

A

opioid antagonist

63
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what effects does naltrexone block

A

euphoric effects

64
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what symptoms does clonidine effectively treat

A

somatic symptoms

65
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what med in combination with clonidine makes it most effective

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naltrexone

66
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what are four types of CNS stimulants

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cocaine
methamphetamine
caffeine
nicotine (can be a stimulant, depressant, tranquilizer)

67
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what two meds treat CNS stimulant withdrawal

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desipramine
bromocriptine

68
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what type of med is desipramine

A

TCA

69
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what type of med is bromocriptine

A

dopamine agonist

70
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what three meds are used in treatment of CNS stimulant overdose

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antipsychotics
ambient cooling
diazepam

71
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what is ambient cooling used for in CNS stimulant overdose

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hyperpyrexia

72
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what is diazepam used for in CNS stimulant overdose

A

stop convulsions !

73
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what two medications treat cocaine withdrawal

A

desipramine
bromocriptine

74
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what are three types of meds to break nicotine addiction and prevent relapse

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bupropion
varenicline
nicotine patches

75
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what are 5 types of club drugs

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MDMA
MDA
MDE
bath salts
flakka

76
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what are three types of hallucinogens

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LSD
mescaline
psilocybin

77
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what are three types of dissociative drugs

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PCP
ketamine
salvia

78
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what med would you never give to a client on PCP

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phenothiazine

79
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what two meds do you give for PCP ingestion

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diazepam
haloperidol

80
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what two meds do you give for LSD ingestion

A

diazepam
chloral hydrate

81
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what are two types of preventative supplements to prevent neurologic complications associated with alcohol use disorder

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thiamine
folic acid

82
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what type of vitamin is thiamine

A

B1

83
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what type of vitamin is folic acid

A

B9

84
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what are three interventional meds used for sobriety maintenance for alcohol use disorder

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disulfiram
naltrexone
acamprosate

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