Opioids
What are methadone, heroin, oxycodone, codeine, fentanyl and morphine?
Lorazepam and chlordiazepoxide
What are first line detox meds for alcohol and benzos?
Naloxone
What med reverses opioid overdoses?
Respiratory depression
What is the highest priority side effect of benzos and opioids?
COWs
What is the Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale, detox tool for opioids
Muscle aches, rhinorrhea and yawning
What are symptoms of opioid detox?
Fentanyl, heroin, methadone
What are opioids?
Hyperemesis
What is a paradoxical reaction that can occur from using very potent marijuana for long periods of time?
Constricted pupils, bradycardia and lethargy
What are signs of opiate intoxication/overdose?
Fatigue, lethargy & depression
What are detox symptoms of central nervous system stimulants such as cocaine and methamphetamine?
Increased patient complaints that pain or sleep medication is ineffective,
What is a common sign of an impaired nurse?
Disulfiram
What is an aversion drug used for maintenance in alcohol recovery?
Yawning, dilated pupils, muscle and joint aches, nausea and vomiting, agitation.
What are symptoms of of opiate detox?
Buprenorphine
What partial opioid antagonist is used to assist with opioid detox?
Alcoholics Anonymous
What is a 12th Step self-help program for alcoholics?
14 days
How long after using alcohol is required before starting use of disulfiram?
Buprenorphine
What is a partial opioid agonist used for opiate detox and maintenance?
COW and CIWA
What are EBP assessment tools for opioid and alcohol detox?
Naltrexone
What maintenance meds reduces cravings for alcohol and opioids?
Mood swings, keeping secrets, not attending meetings
What are signs of relapse?