Substance Abuse
What two drugs treat opioid withdrawal and dependence?
Methadone & Clonidine
What drugs are uppers?
Stimulants
What 3 ways can OTC drugs prevent treatment of serious disorders?
OTC drugs can postpone, delay, and relieve symptoms of a serious or life-threatening disorder.
What is the "Holy Trinity"?
Opioid, benzodiazepine, & muscle relaxant
What drugs are downers?
Opioids
What is a dietary supplement?
Alternative medicines & herbal substances
What 2 drugs block opioid receptors to tret withdrawal?
Naltrexone & Vivitrol
What are the 3 uses for ethanol (alcohol)?
1. Used as a solvent for drugs
2. Can be applied to the skin as a coolant
3. Used as a disinfectant
What should the nurse assess before giving OTC/dietary substances to patients?
The patients Kidneys, Liver, & Heart
What are the 2 main pharmacological classes for depressants?
1) Benzodiazepines & 2) Barbiturates
Which 3 substances have the most dangerous withdrawal symptoms?
1) Barbiturates
2) Benzodiazepines
3) Alcohol
What are the 3 common uses for herbs?
1) Therapeutic agent
2) Prophylactic agent
3) Proactive agent
What is the reversal agent for Benzodiazepine?
Flumazenil
Epinephrine
True or False: A natural medicine is safe.
False, Dietary/Herbal medicine require no proof of efficacy or standards