Cocaine Flashcards
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cocaine
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local anesthetic (block sodium channels) blocks NE reuptake causes vasoconstriction short duration toxic above 30mg most effective through IV injection breakdown in liver by cholinesterase increased seizure risk
2
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signs of cocaine use
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impaired judgement hyper-vigilance agitation paranoia toxic psychosis hypertension tachycardia rhinitis, nasal ulcerations stridor (high-pitched breathing)
3
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cocaine withdrawal
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depression fatigue muscle pain tremors hypersomnia
4
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dental effects of cocaine
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bruxism heavy brushing prolonged bleeding after extractions pyrolysis products (brown stains on mucosa) laryngeal burns difficulty swallowing mid-palatal ulcers/perforations avoid LA w/epi
