week 11 Stimulant overdose

Question 1

what are some of the immidiate effects of MDMA?

Answer 1

enlarged pupils, increasde HR and BP, increased energy, anxiety, clenched jaw, overheating, dehydration, nausea, paranoia, psycosis, serotonin syndrome, stroke

Question 2

what are some of the long term effects of MDMA?

Answer 2

dependence/addiction
depression
impared memory
liver problems

Question 3

how does meth work?

Answer 3

increases the amount of dopamine leading to higher levels causing a euphoric rush hj

Question 4

what are some of the effects of meth?

Answer 4

high bP, hyperthermia, dilated pupils, sweating, chest pain, agressive,

Question 5

what are the short term effects of ice?

Answer 5

increased energy, pleasure, repetitive scratching, enlarged pupils, dry mouth, teeth grinding, sweating, tachy

Question 6

what are some long term effects of ice?

Answer 6

weightloss, immune supression, breathlessness, muscle stiffness, anxiet, paranoia, heart/kidney problems

Question 7

what are the different types of cocaine?

Answer 7

cocian hydocholirie - snorted
freebase- smoked
crack - crystals smoked

Question 8

what are some symptoms of cocaine overdose?

Answer 8

nausea

chest oain, panic, agitation, paranoia, hallucinations, tremor, breathing irregularities

Question 9

what are common symptoms of CNS stimulates?

Answer 9

tachycardia/hypotension, dilated pupils, diaphorisis, agitation, dry mucosa membrane, fever, seizures, tremors, hyper-reflexia

Question 10

what are the cardiovascular effects of CNS stimulants?

Answer 10

toxicity - sodium channel blocking
vasospasm
increased vascular dissection
acute cardiomyopathy and pulmonary odeam

Question 11

what causes serotonin syndrome?

Answer 11

too much peripheral serotonin - caused by release or blocked re-uptake

Question 12

what does serotonin syndrom lead to?

Answer 12

confusion, hallucinations, headahce, rise in BP and TEMP, nausea/vomiting, seizures, shivering, increased muscle tone