Effects on the body
TRUE OR FALSE
Opioids cause increased breathing rates
FALSE,
Opioids are a depressant drug that can cause respiratory distress. Overdose can cause a person to stop breathing.
Where is the best place to inject naloxone?
Middle outer thigh. (If not available, the upper outer arm)
TRUE OR FALSE
Opioids are a stimulant drug
FALSE, opioids are a depressant drug, and slows all body functions.
Name 3 ways to help you remember to take medications on time
Some examples:
Calendar, pill box, set an alarm, keep it out visible, combine with a daily task (ex. take meds after brushing teeth), etc.
An organization that educates on HIV/STIs, harm reduction, healthy sexual practices, opioid awareness and more
North Reach
Long term use of opioids can lead to:
A) constipation OR B) diarrhea
A) Constipation
Opioids can slow all body systems, including the digestive system.
TRUE OR FALSE
You may only use one vial of naloxone on someone who is overdosing
FALSE, sometimes it takes multiples vials to be successful
What is an extremely powerful synthetic opioid that is most widely used as a pain-killer?
Fentanyl
What is the best way to dispose of unused medication
Return to pharmacist for proper disposal
This clinic offers assessments, counselling, and treatment to those in the community having difficulty with alcohol, drugs, and/or gambling.
Alberta Health Services: Addiction and Mental Health Clinic
TRUE OR FALSE
Opioid use in the elderly can cause urinary retention (inability to empty the bladder completely)
TRUE
What temperature should naloxone be stored?
Room temperature (or in the range 5-25C)
Name 3 characteristic signs of opioid overdose
Slow or absent breathing, blue lips/nails, difficulty staying awake, pale clammy, unable to talk.
What kind of beverage can interrupt the absorption of medications?
Citrus juice (grapefruit and orange) and even apple juice should be avoided when taking medications
A social, non profit organization with senior outreach workers that can make referrals to appropriate programs and services.
St. Aidan's Society
Long term use of opioids can lead to this bone disease:
A) Osteomalacia B) Osteoporosis C) Paget's disease
B) Osteoporosis
TRUE OR FALSE
Naloxone will cause harm if injected into someone who has not taken opioids.
FALSE, there are no adverse effects with administering naloxone to someone who has not taken opioids
How many milligrams of fentanyl is lethal to the average human?
2 mg
What is the term for the concurrent use of medications, commonly affecting the older population?
Polypharmacy
What recreation center has senior activity programs such as “Walk the Island” and “Carpet Bowling”?
MacDonald Island Park
After discontinuing opioids, a person may experience chills, nausea, irritability, sweating body aches, etc. This is called:
Withdrawal
What act provides some legal protection for individuals who seek emergency help during an overdose.
Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act
What percent of opioid overdose deaths happen by accident?
A) 20% B) 45% C) 82% D)94%
D) 94%
On average, how many people in Alberta die each day from opioid overdose?
2 people
A non profit organization that offers a comprehensive range of mental health services to support the local community.
Canadian Mental Health Association