Meds
This class of drugs will be given for alcohol withdrawal
Benzos
This drug is used for opiates overdose and has a very rapid onset if given IV
What is Naloxone (Narcan)
An overwhelming compulsion that drives someone to take drugs repetitively, despite serious health and social consequences.
What is Addiction
Patients who abuse this substance will experience sweatiness, fatigue, tremors, anxiety, hallucinations, confusion, seizures, and delirium during withdrawal, that can be life-threatening.
What is Alcohol
Respiratory rate must be monitored when administering this drug
What is morphine (or opioids), benzos or barbiturates
This med will be given is diazepam overdose is suspected.
Flumazenil
This oral opioid drug does not produce euphoria, common with use of IV opioids, and is used to treat, but not cure the opioid dependence.
What is Methadone
State at which body is adapted to repeated use of substance by altering normal physiology.
What is Physical dependence
This drug class is commonly used for short-term treatment of anxiety has a high potential for abuse, as it produces sense of relaxation, sleepiness, and disorientation.
What is Benzodiazepines (Diazepam (Valium), Midazolam (Versed), Ativan etc)
Before administering a parenteral benzodiazepine to a client preparing for an invasive diagnostic procedure the nurse should assess _____
and take patient to______
Respiratory rate and bathroom
An opioid agonist with moderate effectiveness that is contraindicated for children under 12 years old
What is Codeine or Tramadol
Excluding opioids, other classes of commonly abused drugs that can cause respiratory failure
What are barbiturates or benzodiazepines
Vomiting, diarrhea, yawning, rhinorrhea, increased heart rate, pain and muscle cramps are signs and symptoms of withdrawal from this drug
What is Opioid or specifically Heroin
Signs and symptoms of ingesting this schedule II drugs are euphoria, decrease hunger, analgesia, illusions of physical strength, elevated heart rate, increased BP, sweating, dilated pupils, increased body temperature, followed by mood swings, depression and irritability.
What is cocaine
If this lab value is low, patient will retain too much lithium and levels may become toxic.
What is sodium
This class of drugs is given to prevent delirium tremens
benzodiazepine
Unlike opioids, these commonly abused drugs produce mydriasis, increased BP and tremors.
What are stimulants
Which commonly used stimulant can produce severe headache if withdrawn?
What is coffee
Signs and symptoms of toxicity of this substance are panic reactions, confusion, psychotic-like state.
What is Hallucinogens
Severe throbbing headache, tachycardia, flushed face, dyspnea, and continuous vomiting experienced by a recovering alcoholic most likely indicate
What is a reaction to disulfiram (Antabuse)
This class of medications, usually given to control seizures, can cause serious respiratory depression
barbiturates
A schedule II drug commonly used by minors that commonly causes loss of appetite, tachycardia, hypertension and irritability
What is methylphenidate (Ritalin)
This drug is given to highly motivated patients who want to quit abusing alcohol. It produces very unpleasant effects when alcohol is taken with it.
What is Disulfiram (Antabuse)
These commonly abused drugs produce signs of respiratory depression, cyanosis and somnolence. They can also cause orthostatic hypotension.
What is Opioids
In an intoxicated alcoholic the nurse assessed shaking, irritability, confusion, high BP and HR, fever, and hallucinations.
The patient is experiencing______
Will be treated with______
Nurse will assure safety for ______
Delirium tremens
Benzodiazepines
Self and others