Week 9 Flashcards
What is Praxis?
- is the process of using a theory you have learned in a practical way
- is used to apply knowledge in nursing situations to advance goals in society & in the world to eliminate any injustice & discrimination in care
What is the criteria for a ‘Substance Use Disorder’
1 criteria could indicate an individual at risk
2-3 criteria point to a mild substance use disorder
4-5 criteria show someone has a moderate substance use disorder
6 + criteria indicate a severe substance use disorder which signals an addiction to that substance
Define ‘Licit Drugs’
Are legal drugs & available by prescription or sold OTC
Define ‘Illicit Drugs’
are illegal drugs including (but not limited to) phenyclidines (PCP, Ketamine), hallucinogens (LSD, mescaline, psilocybin, MDA), stimulants (amphetamines, cocaine, crack), depressants (barbiturates, benzo’s) & opiates (heroin, morphine, methadone, codeine, fentanyl)
Define ‘Dependence”
- is progressive in nature, & affects the physiological, cognitive, behavioural, & psychological dimensions of a person’s health
- manifested by continuous use despite the presence of problems
- results in tolerance, withdrawal, & compulsive substance taking behaviour
Define ‘physical dependence’
- occurs when an individual’s body reacts to the absence of a drug with withdrawal symptoms
Define ‘psychological dependence’
occurs when a drug becomes central to a person’s thoughts & emotions
According to the CHMA, a simple way of describing “addiction” is by…
using the 4 C’s
- craving, loss of control of amount/frequency,
compulsion to use, continued substance use despite
problems
CHN’s pain mangement education should be…
- respectful of underlying beliefs
- must be evidence-based
- in line with the lens of cultural safety
CHN’s need to use a_______ perspective for developing comprehensive community health interventions that _________
socio-ecological, acknowledge the link between person, substance, & environment
How can men & women reduce their long-term health risks by drinking no more than….
women: 10 drinks/week, with no more than 2 drinks a day “most days”
men: 15 drinks/week, with no more than 3 drinks a day “most days”
Drink slowly, have no more than ___ drinks in ____ hours
2, 3
Define what ‘Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome (CHS)’ is and what is it an example of?
- results in reoccurring nausea, vomiting, dehydration, & abdominal pain
- is an example of long-term health effects
Fentanyl is approx _____ times stronger than morphine
100
Define what ‘polysubstance’ is?
The use of more than one drug, also known as polysubstance use, is common. This includes when two or more are taken together or within a short time period, either intentionally or unintentionally.
