Narcan
True or False can narcan be repeated
What is True
Sometimes multiple doses are required and sometimes the opioid affect can last till after the narcan cleared the body
Most common Opioid found in overdoses
What is Fentanyl
Suppliers of other drugs will "lace" their drugs with fentanyl to "boost" their affect
2 Important pieces of info needed in an overdose
What is name of drug and when it was taken
Treatment of many overdoses only involve ______________ care
What is Supportive Care
Most common route EMT's can administer Narcan
What is Intranasal
Pupils are usually ____________________
What is Constricted (Pinpoint)
A good agency to contact for help in Overdoses
What is Poison Control
True or False should narcan be given in a non-opioid overdose
What is False.
Narcan is only good for Opioid overdoses.
Only Known Contraindication of Narcan
What is Sensitivity to the Drug
This is a relative contraindication
Respirations are generally __________________
What is depressed (either slow, shallow or both)
Definition of an Overdose
What is when you take a toxic amount of a drug or medicine.
In alcohol overdose does the body become Hypothermic or Hyperthermic
What is Hypothermic
Vasodilation, sweating, and affect on Medulla
Reversing the "High" can sometimes cause
_______________________
What is Withdrawal symptoms.
These can include violence, agitation, anger
First step in treating Opioid Overdose
What is Airway/breathing
Some people advocate taking the time to stabilize the patient before giving narcan is essential.
2 of the 4 routes that overdoses can happen
What is ingestion, inhalation, injection, and absorption
Acetaminophen affects what organ
What is the Liver
Affects of acetaminophen overdose can continue over a long period of time if liver damage occurs it can have a 28% mortality.
Narcan acts as an Opioid _____________________
What is antagonist
It attaches to opioid receptors and reverses/blocks the affects
True or False Do drug users always know they are taking an opioid type drug
What is False. Opioids, especially Fentanyl is being used to "Beef Up" other drugs
True or False Are overdose and poisoning the same?
What is False.
Poisoning occurs when someone or something exposes you to dangerous elements without your knowledge.
Overdose is when you take a toxic amount of a drug or medicine.
2 Common Symptoms in methamphetamine Overdose
What is High Temperature, agitation, paranoia, chest pain, breathing issues, fast heart rate