Opioids
What is a common symptom of opioid overdose?
Respiratory depression.
What is a potential side effect of benzodiazepine overdose on the central nervous system?
Respiratory depression.
What is the importance of placing someone in the recovery position during an overdose?
It helps prevent choking
What are common side effects of naloxone administration?
Withdrawal symptoms.
What is the major sign of severe alcohol overdose?
Unconsciousness
How does long-term opioid use contribute to overdose risk?
Increased Tolerance
What can cause benzodiazepine overdose?
Excessive sedation
How can you ensure your safety when assisting someone experiencing an overdose?
Check the surroundings for hazards
Who can legally possess and administer naloxone in many places?
Laypersons
What is a potential complication of long-term alcohol abuse on the liver?
Cirrhosis
What is the leading cause of opioid overdose deaths?
Respiratory Failures.
How do benzodiazepines affect neurotransmitters in the brain?
They enhance the effects of GABA.
Besides calling for help, what else can you do during an overdose?
Naloxone
What is the importance of seeking medical help after administering naloxone?
To prevent relapse into overdose.
How does alcohol affect the central nervous system?
Depresses it.
What symptoms can opioid use cause?
drowsiness, slowed breathing, nausea, constipation, and euphoria.
Name of the medication that reverses benzodiazepine overdoses ? (Spelling counts)
FLUMAZENIL
What should you do if someone is experiencing an overdose but you don't have naloxone?
Perform rescue breathing.
How is naloxone typically administered?
Intranasally or via injection.
What is the legal blood alcohol concentration limit for driving in most places?
0.08%
What medication can reverse opioid overdose?
Naloxone
What is the primary medical use of benzodiazepines?
Anxiety and panic disorder treatment.
What information should you provide to emergency services when reporting an overdose?
The type of substance involved, if known.
What is the purpose of naloxone?
To reverse opioid overdose.
What is a common indication of alcohol overdose?
confusion or disorientation.