Week 2 Flashcards by David Hallmark

Written Drug Resouce manuals-

Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties.

The complete guide to prescription and non prescription drugs
The pill book
nursing 2017
Nursing pocket drug guide
Drug Identification Bible

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Standard for using written Drug Matterials

less then 5 years old
Be readily available
Be periodically updated
used by practitioners
contain minimum details

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Types of injections

Intramuscular

Intravenous

Subcutaneous

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The first non-alcohol CNS Depressant.

Chloral Hydrate

Mickey Finn

Brand name - Noctec

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Major types of Sub categories of CNS Depressants other than alcohol.

Barbiturates

Non-barbiturates

Anti-anxiety tranquilizers

Anti-Depressants

Anti-psychotic tranquilizers

Combination

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GHB full name

Gamma Hydroxybutyrate

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Diazepam brand name -

Valium - CNS Depressant

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GHB -urine and blood test times

4 hours in blood

12 hours in GHB

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Alprazolam brand names -

Xanax, Niravam,

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Flunitrazepam -

Rohypnol - aka roofies

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Citalopram brand name -

Celexa

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Fluoxetine brand names -

Prozac

Sarafem

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Sertraline brand name -

Zoloft

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Chlordiazepoxide Hydrochloride in combination with Clidinium Bromide - name brand

Librax

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Onset an Duration effects -

CNS Depressant can be broken into 4 classes.

Ultrashort

Short

Intermediate

Long

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Short acting CNS Depressants info -

Produce effects reasonably quickly. 10 to 15 min

Effects last long enough to enjoy the effects. 4 hours

Most commonly abused class of CNS Depressants

Cocaine plant name

Coca plant

Erythroxylon Coca

Amphetamines fun facts -

Initial medical application- cold treatment

Cause the nasal membranes to shrink

No longer prescribed as cold remedies.

Amphetamine medical uses currently - most common.

Control appetite 
Control symptoms of narcolepsy 
Control hyperactivity in children
Relieve or prevent fatigue 
Treat mild depression

Commonly prescribed amphetamines

Dexedrine, Adderall, Benzedrine, Desoxyn

Possible effects of stimulants

Euphoria 
Hyperactivity 
Release of inhibitions 
Misperception of time and distance
Inability to concentrate 
Bruxism

Cocaine time factors -

Smoker

Virtually immediate effects

Very intense rush

Effects last 5-10 minutes

Cocaine time factors -

Injected

Effects are felt within seconds

Very intense rush

Effects generally last 5 - 15

Cocaine time factors -

Snort - insufflated

Effects within 30 seconds
Intense rush
Effects last 30-90 minutes

Methamphetamine Time Factors

Effects are felt within seconds Rush is very intense for 5-30 seconds Effects can last up to 12 hours

CNS Stimulants show what in the dark room examination

Pupils generally dilated- Mydriasis. Reaction to light slow.

Simple definition for Synthesis

A transposition of senses Seeing sounds Hearing colours

Three types of flashbacks

Emotional - most dangerous, feelings of panic, fear Somatic- Altered body sensations Perceptual - Distortions of vision, hearing, smell, etc

Sensory perceptions

Delusion - A false belief Illusion - A false perception

Psychotomimetic means -

“Something that mimics psychosis.” A psychosis is a major mental disorder. It implies a loss of touch with reality.

Peyote active ingredient -

Mescaline

Number of Psilocybin species -

185 known

Hallucinogens from Mexico, which has not yet been added as a Controlled Substance.

Salvia

Facts of 2CB

Both psychedelic and an entactogen White powder usually found in pressed tablets or gel caps Sometimes referred to as Venus; Nexus; and Bromi-mescaline.