Unit3 Flashcards
Opioid intoxications sx’s
apathy, psychomotor agitation, impaired judgement
Opioid overdose treatment
Naloxone (narcan)
Opioid overdose treatment
reverses effect of opioids in receptors in the brain
Opioid withdrawal sx’s
muscle aches, pupillary dilation, fever, insomnia
Medication for opioid withdrawal sx’s
Methadone
Subsitution treatment of cravings for opioids
Suboxone
What are the two different types of depressants?
barbiturates, benzo’s
Barbiturate ex.
Phenobarbital, seconal
Non-barbiturate hypnotic ex.
zolpidem(ambiene), chloral hydrate
Antianxiety agents-Benzo’s examples
lorazepam, midazolam, diazepam, alprazolam, klonazopam
ativan, versed, valium, xanax, klonopin
What is the treatment for a barbiturate overdose?
activated charcoal
What is the antidote for a benzo overdose?
Romazicon (flumazenil)
Withdrawal sx’s from sedatives, hypnotics or anti anxiety drugs
tachycardia, N/V, seizures, insomnia, sweating, tremors, delirium
Stimulant purposes
increases dopamine, epinephrine and norepinephrine
Stimulant ex.
cocaine, MDPV(bath salts), MDMA(ecstasy), methamphetamines, amphetamines, adderall