Withdrawals Flashcards
0
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Horizontal nystagmus
Cerebellum ataxia
Confusion
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Phenytoin toxicity
1
Q
Hyper reflexia
Seizures
Ataxia
Tremor
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Lithium toxicity
2
Q
Slurred speech
Unsteady gait
Drowsiness
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BZD overdose
3
Q
Respiratory depression
Miosis
Sedation
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Opioid intoxication
4
Q
What are the characteristics of amphetamine intoxication?
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Agitation Paranoia Delirium Irritability HTN Sweating Dilated pupils
5
Q
What are the complications of amphetamine toxicity?
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Cardiac arrythmias
Seizures
ICH
Hyperthermia
6
Q
What are the sx of heroin withdrawal?
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Muscle spasms, joint pain N/v/d Ab cramps Rhinorrhea Lacrimation Yawning Sweating Irritability HTN Mydriasis
7
Q
What are the sx of cocaine withdrawal?
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Sleepiness
Hunger
Irritability
Fatigue
8
Q
What are the sx of alcohol withdrawal?
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Sweating Hyper reflexia Tremors Seizures Acute hallucinosis
9
Q
What is delirium tremendous?
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Happens 48 hours after last alcoholic beverage
Altered sensorium
Hallucinations
Autonomic instability - fever, tachy
10
Q
What are the sx to nicotine withdrawal?
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Irritability Anxiety Depression Insomnia Restlessness Poor concentration Increased appetitie Weight gain Brady
