Unit3

Question 1

Opioid intoxications sx’s

Answer 1

apathy, psychomotor agitation, impaired judgement

Question 2

Opioid overdose treatment

Answer 2

Naloxone (narcan)

Question 3

Opioid overdose treatment

Answer 3

reverses effect of opioids in receptors in the brain

Question 4

Opioid withdrawal sx’s

Answer 4

muscle aches, pupillary dilation, fever, insomnia

Question 5

Medication for opioid withdrawal sx’s

Answer 5

Methadone

Question 6

Subsitution treatment of cravings for opioids

Answer 6

Suboxone

Question 7

What are the two different types of depressants?

Answer 7

barbiturates, benzo’s

Question 8

Barbiturate ex.

Answer 8

Phenobarbital, seconal

Question 9

Non-barbiturate hypnotic ex.

Answer 9

zolpidem(ambiene), chloral hydrate

Question 10

Antianxiety agents-Benzo’s examples

Answer 10

lorazepam, midazolam, diazepam, alprazolam, klonazopam

ativan, versed, valium, xanax, klonopin

Question 11

What is the treatment for a barbiturate overdose?

Answer 11

activated charcoal

Question 12

What is the antidote for a benzo overdose?

Answer 12

Romazicon (flumazenil)

Question 13

Withdrawal sx’s from sedatives, hypnotics or anti anxiety drugs

Answer 13

tachycardia, N/V, seizures, insomnia, sweating, tremors, delirium

Question 14

Stimulant purposes

Answer 14

increases dopamine, epinephrine and norepinephrine

Question 15

Stimulant ex.

Answer 15

cocaine, MDPV(bath salts), MDMA(ecstasy), methamphetamines, amphetamines, adderall

Question 16

Other stimulant ex.

Answer 16

caffeine, nicotine

Question 17

Amphetamine and cocaine intoxications sx’s

Answer 17

euphoria, impaired judgement, confusion

Question 18

Amphetamine affect on the body

Answer 18

increased BP, HR, arrhythmias, r/f MI

Question 19

Cocaine affects on the body

Answer 19

increased energy, restless, increased BP, HR, RR

Question 20

What does cocaine do in the brain?

Answer 20

increases brain activity and stimulates CNS

Question 21

Nicotine affects on body

Answer 21

increased bP, HR, increases cardiac contractility

Question 22

Barbiturates affect on the body

Answer 22

increased REM, rebound insomnia, hypothermia, jaundice, decreased UO, decreased cardiac contractility

Question 23

Opioids affect on the body (slows body down)

Answer 23

sedation, analgesia (pinpoint pupils), constipation, decreased HR, RR, BP

Question 24

Withdrawal sx’s of caffeine

Answer 24

HA, N/V, irritable

Question 25

Stimulant withdrawal sx's of amphetamines and cocaine

Answer 25

fatigue, insomnia, nightmares, increased appetite

Question 26

Nicotine withdrawal sx's

Answer 26

difficulty concentration, increased appetite, anxiety

Question 27

Cannabis affects on the body

Answer 27

tachycardia, decreased BP, sterility, increases sexuality, increased appetite, conjunctival redness

Question 28

Cannabis therapeutic uses

Answer 28

N/V r/t chemotherapy, chronic pain, MS, glaucoma

Question 29

Cannabis induced disorder- intoxications sx's

Answer 29

impaired motor function, anxiety, sensation of slowed time

Question 30

Physiological sx's of cannabis intoxication

Answer 30

dry mouth, increased appetite, tachycardia, conjunctival redness

Question 31

How long can it impairments of motor skills last for cannabis intoxication?

Answer 31

8-12 hrs after ingestion

Question 32

How long can cannabis withdrawal sx's take to occur?

Answer 32

1 wk

Question 33

Cannabis withdrawal sx's

Answer 33

anger, aggressive, decreased appetite, weight loss, depression