Psychoactive Drugs
Users
Drug Effects
Overdose/Withdrawal
Facts
100
Alcohol most widely used of this class, then barbiturates.
What are CNS depressants?
100
System activated by drug use
What is Brain Reward System (BRS)?
100
Slurred speech, impaired memory, unsteady gait
What is alcohol?
100
Overdose of the drug are - coma, respiratory depression, aspiration. Therefore nursing interventions are to maintain airway, establish IV and assess LOC.
What is alcohol overdose?
100
This is the most common use drug in the US affecting 8.5% of the population (18 million).
What is alcohol?
200
Amphetamines, methamphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and caffeine.
What are stimulants?
200
Need for increased dose and frequency of use
What is tolerance?
200
The drug effects of this medication includes sedation, respiratory depression, constipation, and a strong sense of euphoria.
What are opioids?
200
This type of withdrawal develops 6-8 hours after last alcohol intake. Sweating, increased BP and HR. N&V, anxiety, hand tremors.
What is Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS)?
200
This is the percentage of people with serious mental illness who also have substance use disorder as well (dual diagnosis).
What is 50%?
300
Block transmission of pain message to the brain - opiates.
What are narcotics?
300
When using the CAGE screening tool C: Have you ever felt need to cut down? A: Have people annoyed you by criticizing your use? G: Have you ever felt guilty about use? E: Have you ever felt need for an eye opener in morning One positive answer indicates this and two positive answers indicate this.
What is: One positive answer indicates a possible problem. Two positive answers indicate a probable problem.
300
Euphoria, increased energy and mental alertness, sexual arousal, impaired judgment
What are cocaine, amphetamine, methamphetamine? (one answer okay)
300
Overdose of the drug are - Respiratory depression, malignant hypertension. Therefore nursing interventions are to maintain airway, establish IV and give Narcan and assess vital signs.
What are opioids? - Nursing Assess is Critical with the use of PCAs!!!!!!
300
This program offers nurses life-renewing opportunities for recovery from chemical dependency and mental illness, and integrates nurses back into the profession, thus protecting the public and promoting professional accountability.
What is Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses?
400
Psychoactive chemincals such as marijuana and hashhish.
What is the most commonly abused illicit drug?
400
User experiences social or interpersonal problems.
What is substance abuse?
400
perforated septum may occur
What is cocaine?
400
Panic, terror, violence. Tachycardia, cardiac arrhythmias, elevated BP. N & V, chills & diaphoresis. Seizures, respiratory depression. Hyperpyrexia. Manage arrhythmia, HTN, hyperthermia, seizures. May need to ventilate.
What is cocaine, stimulant overdose?
400
In Texas, driving with a blood alcohol level (BAL) of this or above constitutes the crime of driving while intoxicated or DWI
What is .08% or above?
500
Distort perceptions of reality and thought processes
What are hallucinogens such as LSD and PCP?
500
Marked by persistant desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down.
What is substance dependence?
500
Results in hallucinations, positive feelings for others
What is ecstasy?
500
Usually occurs on day 2 or 3 up to 14 days after last drink. Confusion, disorientation, hallucinations. Extreme tremors, agitation, diaphoresis, fever, tachycardia
What is Alcohol Withdrawal Delerium (formerly DTs)?
500
This is an international mutual aid movement declaring its "primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety."
What is Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)?
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