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What is Euphoria.
Requiring more substance to produce the same effect.
What is TOLERANCE
Purpose of medications during withdrawal
What is symptom management- prevent unnecessary discomfort, reduce cravings, prevent seizures, etc.
Constipation interventions
What is increased fibre, increased water. Also promote gentle exercise Can add laxative if needed.
Opiates are originally/naturally derived from this.
What is the opium poppy
The part of the brain responsible for decision-making, judgement, rational thought, etc.
What is the prefrontal cortex; Frontal cortex
The liver is able to process alcohol at this rate
What is 1 standard drink per hour.
An example of a benzodiazepine
What is lorazepam (ativan), clonazepam (Rivortil), diazepam (valium). The "pams"
Daily fluid target
What is 2000-3000ml (8-10 cups)
This vitamin is particularly important in preventing wernicke's encephalopathy or "wet brain" after alcohol use
What is thiamine (B1)
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what is Serotonin.
Natural ways to decrease pain (not medication)
What is gentle exercise, rest, hot/cold packs,massage, etc.
This medication is toxic to the liver if more than 4g is taken in a 24h period.
What is acetaminophen (Tylenol); 4000mg/day
the letters A D E K belong to this category of vitamins (B & C are in the other)
What is fat-soluble. B & C are water soluble
Cocaine, Ritaline, Adderal, Caffeine, amphetamines,
What are examples of stimulants
The neurotransmitter causing pleasure and feeling of reward
What is DOPAMINE
Injection use of opioids and stimulants is associated with these two infections.
What is HIV and Hepatitis C. Also localized infection at site of injection (cellulitis, abscess)
Example of agonist vs. antagonist ________ vs. ________ (referring to opioids)
What is morphine vs. buprenorphine (partial antagonist). oxycodone vs. naloxone (antagonist) heroin vs. naltrexone (antagonist)
This group of vitamins are particularly important for energy (needed for chemical reactions to break down protein, carbs, fats), nerve health/stress.
What is the B vitamins.
Withdrawal symptoms for alcohol (minimum of 3)
What is anxiety, tremors, restlessness, irritability, hallucinations, seizures
Otherwise known as the limbic system (the home of dopamine) playing a role in all addiction.
What is the REWARD SYSTEM
The body eliminates toxins by these routes. (need 2/4 ways for all points)
What is through the urine, bowels, sweat, and breathing.
Naltrexone is given after the opioid withdrawal phase; and Suboxone is given in moderate-to-severe withdrawal for this reason.
What is that it can precipitate withdrawal, as it is a full antagonist (bumps the opioids that lead to euphoria and CNS depression off of receptors and takes their place without causing same effect)
1/2 points: Relapse prevention - decreasing pleasure response (commonly prescribed for alcohol relapse prevention; also for opioids)
What is the difference between a simple carbohydrate and a complex carbohydrate.
simple carbohydrates enter the blood stream rapidly - peaking and falling - causing a crash (ie. white bread, white rice, sugary snacks). Complex carbs enter the blood stream slowly. (ie, whole grains)
Racing heart, high blood pressure, dilated pupils, restless/agitation are symptoms of these 2 scenarios (use of..., and withdrawal from...)
1) What is stimulant use. 2) Opioid withdrawal