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1
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therapeutic drugs that undergo toxicology

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Salicylates
Acetaminophen

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aka Salicylates

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Acetylsalicylic acid or Aspirin

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Common analgesic (relieves pain), antipyretic (anti-fever), anti-inflammatory and anticoagulant

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Salicylates

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4
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Mechanism of salicylates as anticoagulant

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blocks cyclooxygenase reducing thromboxane and prostaglandins

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Adverse effects of Salicylates

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Platelet aggregation inhibition
GI function interference
Rye Syndrome (in children)
Viral infection

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Treatment for Salicylates toxicity

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Neutralization and elimination
Maintain electrolyte imbalance

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7
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Salicylates intoxication value

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Serum lvl: >90 mg/dL 6 hrs after ingestion

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Effects of acute ingestion of Salicylates (high doses)

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Metabolic acidosis (salicylates are acid)

Respiratory alkalosis (direct stimulation of the respiratory center, causing hyperventilation)

Inhibits Kreb’s cycle (increases lactate
and pyruvate formation → muscle cramps)

Ketone formation

Death

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9
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Methods for Salicylate measurement

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Gas Chromatography
Liquid Chromatography
Chromogenic Assay (Trinder Reaction)

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10
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Has the highest analytical sensitivity for salicylates

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Liquid Chromatography

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A method for salicylate measurement that uses ferric nitrate to form a colored complex measured using spectro

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Chromogenic Assay (Trinder Reaction)

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12
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aka Acetaminophen

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Paracetamol

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a common analgesic

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Acetaminophen

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14
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Common brand (US) of Acetaminophen

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TYLENOL

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15
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predicts acetaminophen-induced hepatic damage based on serum conc. of acetaminophen at a known time after ingestion (graphical representation)

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Rumack-Matthew Nomogram

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16
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Rumack-Matthew Nomogram must not be used in these individuals

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px. with ethanol abuse

(metabolizes acetaminophen at rapid rate)

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17
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Rumack-Matthew Nomogram is used for predicting?

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acetaminophen-induced hepatic damage

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18
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Effect of Acetaminophen overdose

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severe hepatotoxicity

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19
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Acetaminophen overdose value

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300 ug/mL 2 hours after ingestion

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20
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Acetaminophen measurement methods

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Immunoassay – commonly used
HPLC – reference method

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21
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DRUGS OF ABUSE assessed in toxicology

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Amphetamines
Ecstasy
Anabolic Steroid
Cannabinoids
Cocaine (crack)
Opiates
Phencyclidine
Sedatives-Hypnotics

OTHERS:
Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD)
Piperazines
Methaqualone (Quaalude)
Tryptamines

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22
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can cross the placenta

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arsenic
cocaine

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23
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Most common Amphetamines

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SHABU

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24
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drug of abuse with ↓ therapeutic dose; very close to toxic dose

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Amphetamines

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25
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drugs that develops tolerance (HIGH POTENTIAL ABUSE)

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Amphetamines
Cannabinoids
Opiates

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26
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Amphetamines is a tx for

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narcolepsy (uncontrolled sleeping)
attention deficit disorder

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Drug for reducing weight (induces anorexia nervosa)

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Amphetamines

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28
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Blocks dopamine receptors in the brain causing initial effects

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Amphetamines

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29
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Examples of Amphetamines

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Amphetamines
Methamphetamines (Shabu/Ice, Poor Man’s Ecstasy)
Methylphenidate (Tx: hyperactive children)
Benzphenidate
Diethylpropion

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30
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Amphetamine-like compounds

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Ephedrine
Pseudoephedrine
Phenylpropanolamine

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31
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content of Chinese drug said to be effective against COVID-19 (Lianhua Qingwen); may induce hypertension

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Ephedrine

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32
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INITIAL EFFECTS of Amphetamines

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Increased mental and physical capacity

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33
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ADVERSE/TOXIC EFFECTS of Amphetamines

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Restlessness
Irritability
Psychosis

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34
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An amphetamine derivative

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Ecstasy

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35
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Ecstasy is a derivative of

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3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine

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36
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A designer drug (modified form of the available drug of abuse)

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Ecstasy

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INITIAL EFFECTS of Ecstasy

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Hallucinations
Euphoria
Emphatic and emotional response
Increased visual and tactile sensitivity

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ADVERSE EFFECTS of Ecstasy

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  • Headaches
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Anxiety
  • Agitation
  • Impaired memory
  • Violent behavior
  • Tachycardia
  • Hypertension
  • Respiratory depression
  • Seizure
  • Hyperthermia
  • Multiple organ toxicity
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39
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Testosterone derivatives

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Anabolic Steroid

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40
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Anabolic Steroid is initially a tx for

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male hypogonadism

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41
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↑ muscle mass (used by athletes)

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Anabolic Steroid

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42
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Chronic use of Anabolic Steroid causes

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  • Toxic hepatitis
  • Accelerated atherosclerosis
  • Abnormal plt aggregation
  • Cardiomegaly
  • Testicular atrophy
  • Sterility
  • Impotence
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43
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Group of psychoactive compounds found in marijuana

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Cannabinoids

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44
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Cannabinoids is naturally derived from

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Cannabis sativa leaves

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45
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drugs of abuse that are CNS stimulants

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Cannabinoids
Cocaine (crack)

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46
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most potent and abundant compound of marijuana

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Tetrahydrocannabinoid (THC)

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47
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A hallucinogen; a lipophilic substance; Rapidly distributed to hydrophobic compartments (brain, fats); Reaches brain w/n 30 sec upon exposure

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Tetrahydrocannabinoid (THC)

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48
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MAJOR URINARY METABOLITE of Cannabinoids

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11-nor-deltatetrahydrocannabinol-9-carboxylic acid (THC-COOH)

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49
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11-nor-deltatetrahydrocannabinol-9-carboxylic acid (THC-COOH) is detected in urine with SINGLE THC use for

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3-5 days

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50
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11-nor-deltatetrahydrocannabinol-9-carboxylic acid (THC-COOH) is detected in urine with CHRONIC use for

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4 weeks (or 45 days)

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51
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T/F

Cannabinoids accumulates in adipose tissue; not readily excreted in urine (slow elimination) – only eliminated when fats are metabolized

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T

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52
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INITIAL EFFECTS of Cannabinoids

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Sense of well-being
Euphoria

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53
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THC Adverse effects

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memory and intellectual impairment

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54
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Toxic Effects of Cannabinoids

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  • Paranoia
  • Disorientation
  • Altered physical senses
  • Bronchopulmonary dse
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55
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Methods for Cannabinoids

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IA (screening)
GC-MS (confirmatory)

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56
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An alkaloid salt (in the form of ecgonine)

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Cocaine (crack)

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57
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Cocaine (crack) is naturally derived from

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Coca-plant (Erythroxylon coca)

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58
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Effective local anesthetic for nasopharyngeal surgery

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Cocaine

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59
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NOT a TRUE ADDICTIVE DRUG (fails to develop dependence)

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Cocaine

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60
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Potent CNS stimulator

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Cocaine

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61
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METABOLITE of Cocaine

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Benzoylecgonine

62
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single use of cocaine can be detected for

63
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chronic use of cocaine can be detected for

64
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INITIAL EFFECTS of cocaine

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Excitement
Euphoria

65
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Cocaine overdose causes

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violent behavior

66
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Adverse/toxic effects of cocaine

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  • Hypertension, arrythmias, seizure, MI
  • Uterine malformation
  • Mental retardation, slow mental development and drug dependence (newborns)
  • Sudden death (due to direct toxicity to myocardium
67
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drug of abuse that can cause sudden death (due to direct toxicity to myocardium)

68
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Capable of analgesia, sedation and anesthesia

69
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Opiates is derived from

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opium poppy plant

70
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Types of opiates

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Naturally occurring
Chemically modified
Synthetic

71
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Naturally occurring opiates

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Opium
Morphine
Codeine

72
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powerful analgesic; relieves excruciating pain (burn, cancer); a heroin metabolite

73
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Mild analgesic and antitussive (relieves cough)

74
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Chemically modified opiates

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Heroin
Hydromorphone (Dialudin)
Oxycodone (Percodan)

75
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Synthetic opiates

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Meperidine (Demerol)
Methadone (Dolophine)
Proxyphene (Darvon)
Pentazocine (Talwin)
Fentanyl (Sublimaze)

76
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major drug of abuse (1960’s -70’s)

77
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Forms of Heroin

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No. 4 (China white)
No. 3 (Brown sugar) –
No. 2 and 1

78
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purest form of heroin

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No. 4 (China white)

79
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heroin form used for smoking

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No. 3 (Brown sugar)

80
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unprocessed heroin

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No. 2 and 1

81
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MAJOR METABOLITES of HEROIN

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N-acetylmorphine
Morphine

82
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ADVERSE/TOXIC EFFECTS of Opiates

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Respiratory acidosis
Myoglobinuria
Cardiopulmonary failure
Pupillary constriction (pinpoint pupils)

83
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Antidote for opiate toxicity

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Naloxone (Narcan) – opiate inhibitor

84
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methods for opiate

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IA (screening)
GC-MS (confirmatory)

85
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used to detect morphine and codeine; can cross react with other opiates (nonspecific)

A

IA (screening)

86
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aka Phencyclidine

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angel dust
angel hair
peace dust

87
Q

Illicit drug with stimulant, depressant, anesthetic, and hallucinogenic properties

A

Phencyclidine

88
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Lipophilic drugs

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Phencyclidine
Tetrahydrocannabinoid (THC)

89
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10-15% of this administered drug is eliminated and unchanged

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Phencyclidine

90
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Initial effect of Phencyclidine

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Hallucinations

91
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Adverse effects of Phencyclidine

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  • Agitation
  • Hostility
  • Paranoia
92
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OVERDOSE effects of Phencyclidine

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Stupor
Coma

93
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T/F

Methods for PCD det. detects the metabolite

A

F
detects parent drug – PCD itself

94
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PCD Chronic user can detect the drug for

A

30 days after abstinence

95
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methods for PCD

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IA (screening)
GC-MS (confirmatory)

96
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Tranquilizers

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Sedatives-Hypnotics

97
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drugs that are CNS depressant

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Sedatives-Hypnotics

98
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COMMON TYPES of Sedatives-Hypnotics

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Barbiturates
Benzodiazepines

99
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condensation products of urea and malonic acid

A

Barbiturates

100
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has higher abuse potential than benzodiazepines

A

Barbiturates

101
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Examples of Barbiturates

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Phenobarbital (long acting)
Amobarbital (intermediate acting)
Secobarbital, Pentobarbital (short acting)

102
Q

treatment for cocaine addiction

A

Benzodiazepines

103
Q

most commonly found in abused and overdose situations due to wide availability

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Benzodiazepines

104
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Examples of Benzodiazepines

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Diazepam (Valium)
Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
Lorazepam (Ativan)

105
Q

a minor tranquilizers; rapid control of acute seizure

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Diazepam (Valium)

106
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Overdose effects of Sedatives-Hypnotics

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Lethargy
Slurred speech
Coma
Respiratory depression (most serious toxicity; may
result to death)

107
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most serious toxicity of sedatives

A

Respiratory depression

108
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methods for sedatives det.

A

IA (screening)
GC-MS (confirmatory)

109
Q

a hallucinogen; one of the most potent pharmacologic material

A

Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD), Lysergide

110
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Shows the same pleasant feeling as amphetamines

A

Piperazines

111
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Major derivatives of Piperazines

A

N-benzylpiperazines (BZP)
Phenylpiperazines

112
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Minor derivatives of Piperazines

A

1-(3,4-methylene-dioxybenzyl) piperazine (MDMP)
1-(3- trifluoromethylphenyl) piperazine (TFMPP/Molly)

113
Q

Most popular Piperazines

A

BZP
TFMPP/Molly

114
Q

2,3-disubstituted quinazoline with anesthetic, antihistamine, antitussive, and hallucinogenic properties

A

Methaqualone (Quaalude)

115
Q

a drug that is a serotonin derivative

A

Tryptamines

116
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Examples of Tryptamines

A

N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT)/Businessman’s lunch
Psilocin
Ayahuasca

117
Q

N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT) (a tryptamine) is aka

A

Businessman’s lunch

118
Q

a short-term hallucinogen

A

N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT)/Businessman’s lunch

119
Q

hallucinogen; component of magic mushrooms (Psilocybe)

120
Q

tea with tryptamines

121
Q

R.A. 9165 is aka

A

COMPREHENSIVE DANGEROUS DRUGS ACT OF 2002

122
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COMPREHENSIVE DANGEROUS DRUGS ACT OF 2002 is aka

123
Q

Head of the Laboratory

A

Pathologist
Doctor who undergone training under DOH for lab management

124
Q

Analyst of the laboratory

A

Medical technologist
Pharmacist
Chemist
Nurses

125
Q

Requirement when conducting drug testing in Remote Collection Site

A

permit from Bureau of Health Facilities and Services – Center for Health Development (BHFS-CHD/DOH) 10 days prior

126
Q

Accepted Specimens for drug testing

A

Urine (most commonly used)
Saliva
Blood
Hair
Sweat
Tissue
Nail Clippings

127
Q

type of collection that requires validity test

A

Unobserved Collection

128
Q

urine creatinine value indicating adulterated spx

129
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SG indicating that the specimen is no longer urine

130
Q

Agents used for Specimen Tampering

A

Water (most common)
Salt (2nd most common)

Others: Liquid soap, Bleach, Vinegar, Ammonia, Baking soda, Glutaraldehyde,
Potassium Nitrate, Lemon Juice, Cologne

131
Q

Documents required for drug testing

A

Consent form
Custody and Control Form
Memorandum for Record

132
Q

Screening methods for drug testing

A

Thin-layer Chromatography
Gas-liquid Chromatography
Colorimetric “spot” test

133
Q

May be used as confirmatory test for drugs detected by TLC

A

Gas-liquid Chromatography

134
Q

Confirmatory tests for drug testing

A

Enzyme Multiplied Immunoassay technique [EMIT]
Gas-Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry

135
Q

Utilizes antibodies to detect drugs

A

Enzyme Multiplied Immunoassay technique [EMIT]

136
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first line confirmatory and reference method; can detect low drug levels

A

Gas-Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry

137
Q

detect presence of specific compound (separation technique)

138
Q

quantitate the compound detected by GC

139
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T/F

any method is valid in the absence of GC/MS provided that it is completely different from the 1st method

140
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Amphetamine cut-off level (ng/mL) in URINE using EMIT

141
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Amphetamine cut-off level (ng/mL) in URINE using GC-MS

142
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Marijuana cut-off level (ng/mL) in URINE using EMIT

143
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Marijuana cut-off level (ng/mL) in URINE using GC-MS

144
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Cocaine cut-off level (ng/mL) in URINE using EMIT

145
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Cocaine cut-off level (ng/mL) in URINE using GC-MS

146
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Opiates cut-off level (ng/mL) in URINE using EMIT

147
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Opiates cut-off level (ng/mL) in URINE using GC-MS

148
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PCD cut-off level (ng/mL) in URINE using EMIT

149
Q

PCD cut-off level (ng/mL) in URINE using GC-MS

150
Q

Drugs with the same cut-off levels (ng/mL) in urine using EMIT and GC-MS

A

Opiates
PCD

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