week 5 pharm

Question 1

medications for alcohol withdrawal

Answer 1

1. Benzodiazepines – diazepam
2. Barbiturates – phenobarbital – used when benzo’s dont work
3. Anticonvulsants –prevent seizures

Question 2

CNS depressants include

Answer 2

benzodiazepenes
alcohol
barbiturates

Question 3

3 medications for alcohol sobriety

Answer 3

1. Disulfiram (Antabuse)— alcohol exposure = negative symptoms *aversion therapy
2. Naltrexone – opiod that suppresses cravings
3. Acamprosate - helps with anxiety, dysphoria, restlessness and cravings

Question 4

2 medications for opioid overdose

Answer 4

1. Naloxone (narcane)— must be administered every few hours– side effect of aggression & violence
2. Nalmefene – longer withdrawal period > 4 weeks

Question 5

3 medications for Opioid withdrawal

Answer 5

1. Methadone – decreases cravings, replaces opioid w/o high, can still overdose
2. Clonidine
3. Buprenorphine – used for detox long term