Medications
PAWS
What substance am I?
DETOX
MISC
100

Clonidine is used often in DTX for what two things?

hypertension/anxiety

100

What does PAWS stand for?

Post acute withdrawal Syndrome 

100

Detoxing from this substance causes elevated blood pressure

alcohol 

100

True or false? You should wait until the DTX period is over before beginning any new mental health medications?

true

100

What common, legal substance can contribute to anxiety?

caffeine 

200

Hydroxyzine is used for anxiety-what class of medications is this?

antihistamine 

200

What substance most commonly has an extended period of PAWS?

benzodiazepines 

200

What is the most commonly abused drug?

marijuana 

200

Detox from what drug causes frequent yawning, runny nose, diarrhea and restlessness? 

Opiates

200

What two substances can cause seizures when detoxing from them?

alcohol, benzodiazepines 

300

It is estimated that what percentage of americans do not take their medications as directed? 

75 percent

300

Name 3 PAWS

difficulty with memory or learning, irritability, anxiety, depression, increased sensitivity to stress

300

One of the most concerning long term effects of _______ use is related to the cardiovascular system.

stimulant 

300

What is the most dangerous substance to dtx off of if not medically supervised?

alcohol

300

Name 3 reasons people do not take their medications as prescribed?

cost, feeling better, mistrust, forgetfulness, fear, misunderstanding 

400

Suboxone contains what two medications?

buprenorphine and naloxone

400

_________ is a common problem in those that suffer from substance use disorder. Trazodone and mirtazapine are two medications that may help with this.  

insomnia 

400

We see the most clients leave tx ACA when detoxing from what substance?

opiates

400

Name 3 symptoms of alcohol withdrawal

anxiety, hypertension, sweating, tremors, headache, n/v, visual disturbances 

400

Keppra is given for what?

seizure precaution 

500

librium-often used to help the symtoms of alcohol w/d, is in what class of medications?

benzodiazepine 

500

What is the average relapse rate?

40 to 60 percent 

500

This drug was originally developed for the treatment of asthma

amphetamine 

500

What medication is prescribed for methamphetamine withdrawal? 

None

500

What three vitamins are most depleted when abusing alcohol?

Folic acid, magnesium, thiamine