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1
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using meds for different reasons than accepted purpose

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substance abuse

2
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negative physiologic, physical and psychological reactions; craving for drugs when stopped

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Withdrawal

3
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need of drug to avoid withdrawal symptoms

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chemical dependence

4
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drug-seeking behaviors; interference with life, relations, and work

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addiction

5
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reduction in drug’s effect via persistent use; demands increased dosage

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tolerance

6
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use of a substance resulting in maladaptive behavior

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intoxication

7
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process of safely withdrawing from a substance

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Detoxification

8
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problems associated with addiction tolerance, withdrawal, attempts to stop

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substance dependence

9
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continues to function without conscious awareness or memory of actions

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blackout episode

10
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after continued heavy drinking, only small amounts can cause intoxication

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tolerance break

11
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natural recovery

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Spontaneous Remission:

12
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What are the psychologic factors of substance abuse?

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People use alcohol as a coping mechanism or to relieve stress and tension, increase feelings of power & decrease psychologic pain.

13
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What are the social & environmental factors of substance abuse?

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Influence include cultural, social & availability attitudes, peer behaviors, laws
-Many people view the social use of cannabis, although illegal, as not very harmful.

14
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What are the cultural considerations of substance abuse?

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Muslims do not drink alcohol
Native American & Alaska Natives, fifth leading case of death(motor vehicle crashes, alcoholism, cirrhosis, suicide & homicide).
Male Russian have high rated of alcohol abuse, suicide, Smoking, accidents, violence, & cardiovascular disease

15
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Cultural considerations of alcohol

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Muslims: no alcohol
Jewish: wine an integral part of religious rites
Some Native American tribes: peyote (hallucinogen)
Japanese: alcohol not a drug

16
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What are the categories of drugs?

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Alcohol
Sedatives, hypnotics, and anxiolytics
Stimulants
Cannabis
Opioids
Hallucinogens
Inhalants
17
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considered legally intoxicated for adults operating automobiles

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A laboratory blood alcohol concentration(BAC) of 0.08%

18
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Effects of alcohol?

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CNS depressant: relaxation/loss of inhibition
Effects of excess: Slurred speech, nystagmus, memory loss, vomiting, decrease level of consciousness( stupor or coma, hypotension, respiratory arrest, peripheral collapse, & death

19
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Chronic alcohol dependence can lead to?

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Direct cardiovascular damage, liver damage (ranging from fatty liver to cirrohosis) erosive gastritis & gastointestinal bleeding, acute pancreatitis , sexual dysfunction.

20
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what is the cycle of alcoholism?

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1st episode of intoxication—continuing problems with alcohol-first blackout-continued drinking-development of tolerance-tolerance break-continued drinking-functioning becoming affected-periods of abstinence/temporary controlled drinking-escalatin of alcohol intake-more problems-subsequent crises-continuation of cycle

21
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When does withdrawal start to occur?

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Onset within 4 to 12 hours after cessation or marked reduction of alcohol intake (see Box 19.2); peaking on second day; complete in about 5 days

22
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What are the s/s of withdrawal?

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abdominal cramping; vomiting; tremors; restlessness & inability to sleep; increase heart rate; transient hallucinations or illusions; anxiety; increase blood pressure, respiratory, respiratory rate & temperature; & tonic- clonic seizures

23
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What are some benzodiazepines for safe withdrawal?

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Chlordiazepoxide (Librium), Diazepam(Valium) or Lorazepam (Ativan)

24
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What are the complications of alcohol dependence?

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impaired memory, CVA, metabolic deficiencies, cardiomyopathy, neurologic disorders, fetal alcohol syndrome

25
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Congestion & venous pathway through increased fluid pressure in the venous pathway through the liver. Signs& symptoms-GI bleed, ascites, encephalopathy, decreased platelets

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portal hypertension

26
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dilated, bulging esophageal veins

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Esophageal Varices

27
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Alcohol dependence medical management and rehabilitation includes?

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  • detoxification
  • nutritional therapy
  • psychotherapy
  • drug therapy
  • support groups
28
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drug therapy for alcohol dependence includes?

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aversion therapy—Disulfiram(Antabuse)

29
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Help’s the patient

cravings for alcohol& decrease the physical & emotional discomfort that occurs first few months

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Acamprostate (Campral

30
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alone, with oral overdose rarely fatal; lethargy, confusion

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Benzodiazepines ( i.e. Diazepam)

31
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overdose possibly lethal; coma, respiratory arrest, cardiac failure, death; lavage, charcoal and saline cathartic, dialysis

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Barbiturate(i.e.Pentobarbital)

32
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cns depressants effects of intoxication

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Increased drowsiness & sedation, agitation, slurred speech, uncoordinated motor activity, nystagmus, disorientation, nausea, vomiting, respiratory depression

33
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cns deprssants withdrawal manifestations?

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Anxiety, insomnia, diaphoresis, hypertension, possible psychotic reactions, hand tremors, nausea, vomiting, hallucinations, psychomotor agitation, seizure

34
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essential in barbiturates to prevent coma or death

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Detoxification via drug tapering

35
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stimulate or excite CNS

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cns stimulants

36
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can cause brain damage due to agricultural fertilizer or substances used to make it

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Methamphetamine

37
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mild effects of cns stimulants

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dizziness, irritability, tremor, blurred vision

38
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severe effects of cns stimulants

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hallucinations, seizures, extreme fever, tachycardia, hypertension, possible cardiovascular collapse & death

39
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examples of cns stimulants

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amphetamines and cocaine

40
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dysphoria, fatigue, vivid and unpleasant dreams, insomnia or hypersomnia, increased appetite, psychomotor retardation or agitation, depressive symptoms, including suicidal ideation for several days

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Withdrawal syndrome

41
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treatment for withdrawal syndrome of cns stimulants?

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chlorpromazine (Thorazine)-

42
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antipsychotic controls hallucinations, lowers Bp and relieves nausea

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chlorpromazine (Thorazine)-

43
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Onset of withdrawal within hours to several days
Dysphoria, fatigue, unpleasant dreams, insomnia, hyperactivity, increased appetite, psychomotor retardation and agitation
Marked withdrawal- crashing; not treated pharmacologically

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CNS stimulants

Withdrawal and Detoxification

44
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Central nervous system (CNS) stimulants: produce extreme pleasure, euphoria, stimulation, increased energy

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Cocaine and Methamphetamine Dependence

45
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powder; dissolved; injected

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cocaine

46
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purified form of cocaine; mixed with tobacco, marijuana; freebased

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crack

47
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combining OTC meds, chemicals; smoked or IV injection

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Methamphetamines

48
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effects of intoxication of Cocaine and Methamphetamine Dependence

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Mild(dizziness, irritability, tremor, blurred vision :Severe (hallucinations, chest pain, possible cardiovascular collapse & death)

49
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complications of long-term abusers of cocaine and methamphetamines

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Anorexia; memory impairment; weight loss, behavioral changes, paranoia, and hallucinations
HTN, seizures, cerebral hemorrhage, MI, respiratory arrest, cocaine bugs;

50
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added risks for methamphetamines include?

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contracting HIV, hepatitis B

51
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Medical Management and Rehabilitation for Cocaine and Methamphetamine Dependence

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Referral to Cocaine Anonymous; group psychotherapy

Medications: increase, mimic effects of dopamine; antidepressants: relieve dysphoria; amino acid precursors

52
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Excessive use and effects of intoxication of marijuana

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Excessive use possibly leads to delirium or cannabis-induced psychotic disorder
Effects of intoxification: ling cancer, chronic bronchitis, increased appetite, dry mouth, tachycardia

53
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defined as an increase in need of opioid dosage to obtain optimum pain relief

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opioid dependence

54
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results in increased consumption of opioids to maintain euphoric and erratic mood

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opioid addiction

55
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What is The Pasero Opioid- Inducted Sedation Scale

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S = sleep, easy to arouse; no action necessary
1 = awake and alert; no action necessary
2= occasionally drowsy but easy to arouse; require no action
3 = frequently drowsy and drifts off to sleep during conversation; decrease he opioid dose
4 = somnolent with minimal or no response to stimuli; discontinue the opioid  and consider use of naloxone
56
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What is the opiate dependence medical management and rehabilitation?

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clonidine and methadone

57
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Reality Intended affect: Heightened sense of self & altered perceptions(colors being more vivid while under the influence)

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hallucinogens

58
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examples of hallucinogens

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ecstasy, PCP, LSD, mescaline

59
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Intoxication from a soaked rag with the compound, from a paper or plastic bag, or directly from the container
Can cause significant brain damage, peripheral nervous system damage, & liver disease

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inhalants

60
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Patient can suffer from persistent dementia, psychosis, anxiety,

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inhalants

61
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effects of intoxication of nicotine?

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increased carbon monoxide blood levels; gastric ulcers; peripheral blood vessel constriction ; overstretched, inelastic alveoli

62
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What is the pharmacologic therapy for nicotine?

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Bupropion, Varenicline

63
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substance abuse treatment for alcoholics

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Disulfiram (Antabuse) may help deter drinking; Zofran for young males.

64
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reduce cravings and decrease physical and emotional symptoms

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Acamprosate (Campral)

65
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used to treat heroin

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Methadone , Buprenorphine/ naloxone, Clonidine, or Levomethadyl