What is the intended use of opioids
Pain Management (chronic and short term)
What is the first thing you should do when you suspect someone is overdosing
What is an I statement?
A statement that involves the use of "I" to ensure that the other person knows you are referring to your experience
This site, run by the National Library of Medicine, offers reliable health information for patients
What is Medline Plus
what are opioids
pain medications
What is the death rate per day due to opioid misuse
130 Death Daily
What is the use of Narcan
What is opioid misuse
What is reflective listening?
repeating back what the doctor has said in order to show understanding.
This global organization provides health guidelines and data on international health issues.
what is the World Health Organization.
What respiratory symptom indicates a possible opioid overdose?
slow breathing
These are the ways to properly discard opioids
National drug take back
Police stations
what is use the narcan because an unexpired one is better than none at all
What should you do after someone has overdosed
This organization provides detailed information on cancer and support resources.
What is the American Cancer Society?
What is a common physical sign of opioid overdose?
Pinpoint pupils
These are the things you should be keeping track of as a patient
Test results, medical history, and treatment plans
These are the places where you can get narcan
○Primary care providers
○Pharmacies in CT
○DHMAS (Department of Mental Health and Addition Services)
■Greater Bridgeport Mental Health Center, Connecticut Valley Hospital, Connecticut Mental Health Center, Blue Hills Hospital Substance Abuse Division, Capitol Regional Mental Health Center Hartford
These are the 3 questions you should ask before leaving the doctors office
What is this treatment for?
How do I take this treatment?
What should I expect in terms of taking this treatment?
This global organization provides health guidelines and data on international health issues.
What is the WHO (World Health Organization)
What is one strategy for preventing opioid misuse among patients?
Use slow, avoid mixing other medications
What are your rights as a patient
1. right to information 2. right to receive accurate information
These are the ways to store Narcan
cool dry , easily assessable
What are the 4 principals goal setting is based on
1. knowledge 2. priorities 3. values 4. preferences
This medical organization is dedication to promoting health care advocacy for patients
AMA
What is the goal of the “End the Epidemic” campaign by the AMA?
To reduce opioid-related harm and improve patient outcomes through education and advocacy.