Pg. 1222 Rapid recovery from lethargy, hypotension, and respiratory depression after the IV administration of a narcotic antagonist such as naloxone (Narcan) supports the diagnosis of
What is narcotic overdose?
100
Pg. 1222 BLANK depression can lead to unconsciousness and death.
What is respiratory?
100
Pg. 1222 BLANK dependence is an addiction to narcotics.
What is opiate?
100
Pg. 1214 Alcoholism may result in BLANK deficiency, which can lead to dementia.
What is thiamine?
100
Pg. 1220 BLANK is a CNS stimulant obtained from the leaves of the coca plant
What is cocaine?
200
Pg. 1221 Monitoring the client for suicidal ideation and administering medications that provide support during withdrawal are essential BLANK.
What are
nursing interventions?
200
Pg.1212 Reduced muscle coordination, decreased reaction time and impaired vision are physical and behavioral effects of a blood alcohol level of BLANK.
What is 0.08-0.1%?
200
Pg. 1221 BLANK involves substituting one addicting drug for another.
What is methadone maintenance therapy
200
Pg.1219 A scientist who studies the incidence and causation of illnesses is called a BLANK.
What is an epidemiologist?
200
Pg.1218 BLANK is the stimulant drug in tobacco.
What is nicotine?
What is nicotine?
300
Pg. 1221 Methamphetamine users are also at higher risk for HIV and hepatitis B because the surge of BLANK increases sexual drive and decreases judgment.
What are neurotransmitters?
300
.Pg.1212 Drugs used in detoxification are BLANK, BLANK and BLANK.
What are lorazepam (Ativan), diazepam (Valium) and chlordiazepoxide (Librium)?
300
Pg. 1218 BLANK the stimulant drug in tobacco Is the most heavily used addictive, mood altering substance in the US.
What is nicotine?
300
Pg. 1215 Liquid cough and cold medications are examples of BLANK.
What is obscure sources of alcohol?
300
Pg. 1212 Tachycardia, anxiety and DT’s are all examples of symptoms of BLANK.
What is alcohol withdrawal syndrome?
400
Pg. 1220 Meth addicts also grind their teeth, which, along with the constriction of blood vessels to the mouth and neglected oral hygiene, lead to BLANK.
What are blackened, stained and rotting teeth?
400
Pg. 1220 Clients who are addicted to cocaine and methamphetamine often have a problem with BLANK.
What is polydrug abuse?
400
Pg. 1211 In early stages of alcoholism BLANK occur (periods of amnesia) involving events and activities during drinking.
What are blackouts?
400
.Pg. 1210 Chemical agents that slow brain and physiologic activity are called.
What is central nervous system agents?
500
Pg. 1220 Some methamphetamine users have tactile BLANK and believe that insects are crawling under their skin.
What are hallucinations?
500
Pg.1218 The addictive quality of tobacco occurs because nicotine mimics the neurotransmitter BLANK, which is intensifies the release of dopamine in the brain, promoting an experience of pleasure and reward.
What is acetylcholine?
500
Pg. 1211 BLANK is a chronic progressive multisystem disease characterized by an inability to control consumption of alcohol.
What is alcoholism?
500
Pg. 1212 BLANK involves stabilizing the client with a sedative drug while the alcohol is eventually metabolized.
What is detoxification?
500
Pg. 1208 BLANK is the reduction in a drug’s effect that follows persistent use.