MEET THE MEDS
Dolophine and Methadose are other names for this full-key med.
What is Methadone?
True or False?
Naltrexone gives you a high.
What is False? It blocks opioids, so there's no high and no reward.
Name one thing you should never mix with your MAT meds.
What are alcohol, benzos, sleeping pills, or other opioids?
Side effects are bugging you and you're thinking of stopping. Your move?
What is tell your nurse? The dose or timing can often be adjusted.
Sublocade and Brixadi are weekly or monthly shots of this med.
What is Buprenorphine?
True or False?
Methadone can affect your heart rhythm.
What is True? Pounding heart, dizzy, or faint? Get help right away.
This nasal spray can reverse an opioid overdose.
What is Naloxone? (Narcan): one spray in one nostril
Cravings are back and your dose feels too low. Your move?
What is tell your team? Your dose may need to change.
Name the 3 meds that help with alcohol.
What are Naltrexone, acamprosate (Campral), and disulfiram (Antabuse)?
True or False? It's safe to start buprenorphine right after using other opioids.
What is False? Starting too soon can cause sudden, intense withdrawal.
You gave naloxone and called 911. What are the next steps?
What is laying them on their side and stay? No normal breathing in 2–3 min? Give a 2nd dose.
You're about to leave the program. What should be set up before you go?
What is know where you'll get your meds, so there's no gap?