Opioids
Alcohol
Nicotine
Miscellaneous
Nursing Actions
100
Oral opioid agonist; prevents abstinence syndrome; prevents need for the substance
What is methodone?
100
last resort; abstinence from alcohol; discourages alcohol indigestion--unpleasant effect
What is Antabuse?
100
pure nicotine without harmful substances; for smoking cessation
What is nicotine replacement patches/gum?
100
believed to be a stress reliever but causes a stress response; causes CV and GI problems, increases HR and BP
What is Nicotine?
100
Suicidal Ideation is common
What is Support withdrawal of opioids?
200
for N/V/D; does not reduce the craving for the opiods, just treats the symptoms
What is Catapres?
200
decreases risk of seizures and intensity of withdrawal; detox
What is valium, ativan?
200
decreases the craving for nicotine
What is Zyban?
200
derivative of morphine; most commonly abused drug
What is Heroin?
200
always slowly taper the drug; encourage the 12 step program
What is methadone?
300
decreased craving; used for detox
What is Subutrex?
300
decreased craving/less depression of the ANS response
What is propranolol and clonodine?
300
produces dopamine to stimulate pleasure; reduces craving and severity of withdrawal
What is Chantix?
300
drug seeking, mydriation (dilated pupils), piloerection (hair standing on end); diaphoresis, V/D, insomnia, increased HR and BP
What is Opioid withdrawal?
300
Don't use with alcohol-->acetaldihide (vasodilation of the entire body, orthostatic hypotension, flushing, sweating, confusion)
What is Antabuse?
400
blocks opioid receptors; use of opioids does not produce the euphoric effects
What is Narcan?
400
supresses craving and pleasurable effects
What is Vivitrol?
400
not to be used longer than 6 months; don't eat or drink before use
What is nicotine replacement patches/gum?
400
depressant (CNS), vasodilation-flushing, primary cause of liver failure, beneficial in small amounts (red wine)
What is alcohol?
400
Seizure precautions in place
What is support withdrawal from alcohol
500
must go to an approved treatment center to receive the prescription (2drugs)
What is methadone and Subutrex?
500
decreases unpleasant abstinence effects
What is Campral?
500
not to be used with depression-can cause suicidal ideation
What is Chantix/Zyban
500
Risk for seizures-vit. B deficiency; stimulate or depress respirations, interacts with meds that cause sedation
What is Alcohol?
500
have to be off opioids for a week prior to use of this drug
What is Narcan?
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