OTC Drugs
What is the brand name of aspirin?
Bayer
What is a medical use of cns stimulants?
None
Oxycontin is closely associated with what other drug?
Oxycodone
What is released in the brain when someone is high on opioids?
dopamine
When sniffing inhalants you can suffer from SSD, what does this stand for?
Sudden Sniffing Death
What is the active chemical in cough medicines that suppresses the cough reflex?
DXM-dextromethorphan
Before prescription drugs can go on the shelves they must go through an NDA process – what does NDA stand for?
new drug application
Opioids are drugs derived from the _______ plant
poppy
What are two side effects of using heroin (besides death)?
slows vital signs, itching, nausea, skin infections, HIV/Aids, collapsed veins, etc
What is one street name for heroin?
Horse, smack, brown sugar, junk
What do analgesics, antipyretics, and anti inflammatory do?
Used as an anti-inflammatory, to treat cold/flu symptoms, fever reducer, prevent against heart attack/strokes, manage inflammation pain, and improve headaches
What is a harmful reason people would abuse benzodiazepines?
provides a euphoric high that makes you feel highly relaxed mentally, physically and emotionally, sedative like effects, calms nervous activity
What is the most powerful opioid?
Fentanyl
What are three signs that someone is addicted to drugs?
Problems at school or work, physical health issues, neglected appearance, changes in behavior
What is Mr. K's favorite food to eat?
Steak
What is the chemical used in decongestants that is used to make crystal meth?
pseudoephedrine
Xanax and valium are examples of....
benzodiazepines
Name three different opioids
Fentanyl, vicodin, oxycontin, percocet, codeine
What area of the brain is responsible for addiction?
PFC – prefrontal cortex; ACG – anterior cingulate gyrus; OFC – orbitofrontal cortex; SCC – subcallosal cortex; NAc – nucleus accumbens; VP – ventral pallidum; Hipp – hippocampus; Amyg – amygdala
What are two differences between over the counter and prescription drugs?
OTC - do not need a prescription to purchase, lower cost and not as potent Rx - need a doctors prescription to purchase, higher cost/insurance, immediate adverse effects if misused, must go through NDA process (New Drug Application)
What is the role of SSRI’s? (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors)
antidepressant medication- releases serotonin to make you feel happier
Name two behavioral and two physical signs of opioid use
behavioral: changes in personality/attitude, friends, activities, increases isolation
Physical: changes in appetite, pupil size, nausea, vomiting, sweating, shaking
What are two harmful effects of abusing over the counter stimulants?
Toxic to the liver, can thin blood and cause kidney damage, cause dependence