Methadone
In what form is methadone taken to treat addiction?
For the treatment of addiction, the powder is dissolved in a drink and is taken orally once a day.
What are some of the side effects of Naloxone?
Side effects are similar to opioid withdrawal effects such as fever/chills, nausea, vomiting, anxiety, restlessness, body aches, weakness, diarrhea, sneezing, runny nose, and changes in blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing rate.
-Can also have side effects at the injection site or effects of an allergic reaction.
Which part of the body is NARCAN delivered?
The nostril(s).
No more than one dose of NARCAN can be delivered to a person who has overdosed.
False. If the person is still unresponsive after 2-3 minutes, an additional dose may be given. Continue until help arrives or the person regains consciousness.
What are some benefits of methadone?
Consumption of all illicit drugs declines, crime is reduced, fewer individuals become HIV-positive, individual functioning is improved.
Which law gives a person the right to perform life-saving care such as administering Naloxone to someone who needs it?
The Good Samaritan Law
How should the patient be positioned when delivering NARCAN?
On their back.
You must have a prescription from a doctor to receive Naloxone in most states.
False. Naloxone is available to anyone at any major pharmacy chain when requested to a pharmacist.
How is methadone distributed?
Methadone is distributed through facilities that offer methadone maintenance programs
Naloxone works by replacing opioids from binding on opioid receptors and prevents the buildup of the neurotransmitter __________ in the brain.
Dopamine
What should you do immediately after delivering the NARCAN and placing the patient on their side?
Call 911!
Methadone is an agonist
True.
What else can methadone be used for (besides treating opioid addiction)?
Reduce physical pain, to relieve stress and anxiety, to feel relaxed
What are the 3 ways Naloxone can be administered?
Injection, auto-injection, and nasal spray
How long should you wait to deliver the second dose of NARCAN if the patient remains unresponsive?
2-3 minutes.
Naloxone is an opioid agonist.
False! Naloxone is an opioid antagonist.
What is the goal of methadone maintenance treatment?
The ultimate goal of methadone treatment is to “rehabilitate patients with opiate problems to a basic level of social, work, and health capabilities and to help them become productive, independent members of society”
What is the brand name of the most common Naloxone auto-injection device?
EVZIO
What are 3 signs of an opioid overdose?
Pinpoint pupils, slow or absent breathing, low heart rate and blood pressure, blue lips and nails, sleepiness and unresponsiveness, cold and clammy skin.
You can be covered by the Good Samaritan Law when you call 911 and seek medical attention when a friend or family member has an opioid overdose.
True. You must act by calling 911, seeking medical attention, or providing Naloxone to be covered by the Good Samaritan Law.