Alcohol
Name the organ that processes 90% of alcohol
Liver
Name two symptoms of opioid use
Drowsiness, confusion, nausea, constipation, euphoria, slurred speech, impaired memory, pupillary changes and slowed breathing
Name three drugs under this category
Benzodiazepines like diazepam, barbiturates like pentobarbital, or club drugs like flunatrazepam (date rape drug)
Name two effects of intoxication
paranoia, hallucinations, increased appetite, dry mouth, tachycardia, motor skills impairment, dilated pupils
Name two types of stimulants
Cocaine, Amphetamines/methamphetamines
Name two symptoms of alcohol intoxication
Mood and behavior changes, unable to coordinate movements, slurred speech, decreased LOC, nystagmus
Name something you would be concerned about for a patient using opioids
Respiratory depression, coma, death
Name two effects of intoxication
drowsiness, sedation, agitation, slurred speech, uncoordinated motor activity, nystagmus, disorientation, nausea, vomiting, respiratory depression, and decreased level of consciousness
Name two long-term use side effects
Increased risk for lung cancer and other respiratory effects; can effect fetal development; can increase risk of other mental health disorders such as psychosis; may affect cognition when used before age 25
Name the intended effects of a stimulant
rush of euphoria and pleasure, increased energy
Name two safety concerns for acute alcohol intoxication
Risk for bleeding (prone to accidents + alcohol thins the blood)
Risk for DUI and/or accident
Risk for aspiration vomit, severe dehydration, peripheral collapse, respiratory arrest
Name two symptoms of withdrawal
Restlessness, muscle and bone pain, insomnia, diarrhea, vomiting, cold flashes with goose bumps ("cold turkey"). Leg movements.
Name two withdrawal manifestations
Anxiety, insomnia, diaphoresis, hypertension, possible psychotic reactions, hand tremors, nausea, vomiting, hallucinations, or illusions, psychomotor agitation, and seizure activity.
Name two withdrawal manifestations of cannabis
Irritability, aggression, anxiety, insomnia, lack of appetite, restlessness, depressed mood, abdominal pain, tremors, diaphoresis, fever, headache
Name two symptoms of cocaine intoxication
mild; dizziness, irritability, tremors, and blurred vision. Severe; hallucinations, seizures, extreme fever,
tachycardia, hypertension, chest pain, possible cardiovascular collapse and death
Name two symptoms of alcohol withdrawal
Agitation, anxiety, sweating, insomnia, delirium, mild, moderate, or severe tremor, DTs, vomiting, hallucinations, confusion, syncope, hypertension, tachycardia, seizures
Name the reversal agent/antidote for opioid overdose
Naloxone / Narcan
Name the reversal agent for benzodiazepines
Flumazenil
Name two intended effects
Euphoria, sedation, hallucinations, decrease of nausea and vomiting secondary to chemotherapy, management of chronic pain
Name two symptoms of amphetamines/methamphetamines intoxication
impaired judgement psychomotor agitation, hypervigilance, extreme irritability, acute cardiovascular effects (increased heart rate and blood pressure).
Explain what CIWA is
A standardized questionnaire to determine and rate the severity of alcohol withdrawal
Name three common opioids
Heroin, fentanyl, morphine, hydrocodone, oxycodone, hydromorphone
What are the safety concerns with sedatives?
Risk for injury, risk for seizures with benzodiazepine withdrawal
What's the difference between THC and CBD?
THC is the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis that produces a "high" and helps with pain and appetite, while CBD is non-psychoactive, meaning it does not cause intoxication and is instead used for its anti-inflammatory, anti-anxiety, and anti-seizure properties
Name two manifestations of withdrawal from amphetamines and answer t/f: amphetamine withdrawal can be life-threatening
Craving, depression, fatigue, sleeping.
False; it is not life threatening