OVERDOSE BASICS
This term means a person has taken more of a drug than their body can safely handle, causing serious health effects that can be life-threatening.
AN OVERDOSE
What medication can reverse an opioid overdose?
Narcan/ Naloxone
The tycnigue that involves dragging your knuckles across someone chest to wake them is commonly refered to as....?
The Sternum Rub
"This public health approach focuses on reducing the negative consequences of drug use through practical strategies, education, and safer-use practices, without requiring a person to stop using drugs."
HARM REDUCTION
This life-saving overdose reversal medication can be carried and administered by anyone, regardless of medical training.
This class of drugs, which includes fentanyl, heroin, and prescription pain medications, is most commonly involved in overdose deaths.
Opioids
Can NARCAN harm someone if you mistakenly administer it when not needed?
No.
This is the first number you should call when someone is experiencing an overdose.
911
This is the safest and most recommended place to dispose of expired or unwanted medications to help prevent misuse and protect the environment.
local fire dept. and pharmacies
This law encourages people to call 911 and assist during an overdose or emergency.
Good Samaritan law.
Fentanyl has been found in this category of substances.
ALL.
Narcan remains effective in the body for about 30 to 90 minutes.
True.
After giving Narcan, you should continue to monitor the person and perform this if they are not breathing adequately.
Rescue Breathing
Harm reduction encourages more drug use.
False
calling 911 always results in someone being arrested?
false.
Warning signs that can indicate an opioid overdose and may include slowed or stopped breathing, pinpoint pupils, unresponsiveness, and blue or gray lips or fingernails.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF AN OPIOID OVERDOSE
These are the three common ways naloxone can be administered.
Intranasal. Intravenously. Intramuscular
This should never be done after someone overdoses and wakes up.
leave them alone
Name 2 harm reduction startigies.
Fetental test strips,Narcan,Condoms, not using alone, syringe exchange services, overdose prevention plan.
This type of order allows organizations to distribute naloxone without each recipient needing an individual prescription
the "standing order'