Drug Matrix Flashcards
(92 cards)
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Drug Categories
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CNS Depressants, CNS Stimulants, Hallucinogens, Dissociative Anesthetic, Narcotic Analgesic, Inhalants, Cannabis
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Major Indicators
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HGN, VGN, LOC, Pupil Size, Reaction to Light, Pulse Rate, Blood Pressure, Body Temperature, Muscle Tone
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Depressants - HGN
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Present
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Depressants - VGN
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Present (High Dose)
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Depressants - LOC
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Present
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Depressants - Pupil Size (1)
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Normal (Soma, Quaaludes, and some Anti-Depressants dilate pupils)
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Depressants - Reaction to Light
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Slow
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Depressants - Pulse Rate (2)
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Down (Quaaludes, Etoh, and possibly some anti-depressants may elevate)
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Depressants - Blood Pressure
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Down
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Depressants - Body Temperature
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Normal
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Depressants - Muscle Tone
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Flaccid
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Depressants - General Indicators
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4D STUU (Disoriented, Droopy Eyes, Drunk-like Behavior, Drowsiness, Slow/Sluggish Reactions, Thick/Slurred Speech, Uncoordinated, Unsteady Walk)
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Depressants - Duration of Effects
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Ultra Short (A few minutes), Short (Up to 5 hours), Intermediate (6-8 hours), Long (8-14 hours)
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Depressants - Usual Methods of Administration
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Injected (occasionally), Insufflation, Oral
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Depressants - Overdose Signs
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Clammy Skin, Coma, Dilated Pupils, Rapid/Weak Pulse, Shallow breathing
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Stimulants - HGN
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None
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Stimulants - VGN
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None
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Stimulants - LOC
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None
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Stimulants - Pupil Size
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Dilated
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Stimulants - Reaction to Light
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Slow
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Stimulants - Pulse Rate
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Up
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Stimulants - Blood Pressure
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Up
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Stimulants - Body Temperature
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Up
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Stimulants - Muscle Tone
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Rigid
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Stimulants - General Indicators
TIE HERE BRIGADIER (Talkative, Increased Alertness, Euphoria, Hallucinations, Exaggerated Reflexes, Redness to Nasal Area, Excited, Body Tremors, Restlessness, Insomnia, Grinding Teeth, Anxiety, Dry Mouth, Irritability, Eyelid Tremors, Runny Nose)
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Stimulants - Duration of Effects
Cocaine (5-90 minutes), Amphetamine (4-8 hours), Meth (12 plus hours)
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Stimulants - Usual Methods of Administration
Insufflation, Injected, Oral, Smoked
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Stimulants - Overdose Signs
Agitation, Hallucinations, Increased body temperature
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Hallucinogens - HGN
None
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Hallucinogens - VGN
None
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Hallucinogens - LOC
None
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Hallucinogens - Pupil Size
Dilated
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Hallucinogens - Reaction to Light (3)
Normal (Certain Psychedelic Amphetamines cause slowing)
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Hallucinogens - Pulse Rate
Up
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Hallucinogens - Blood Pressure
Up
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Hallucinogens - Body Temperature
Up
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Hallucinogens - Muscle Tone
Rigid
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Hallucinogens - General Indicators
3D (Dazed Appearance, Difficulty with Speech, Disoriented), 3P (Paranoia, Perspiring, Poor perception of time and distance), FMN (Flashbacks, Memory Loss, Nausea), BUSH (Body Tremors, Uncoordinated, Synesthesia, Hallucinations)
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Hallucinogens - Duration of Effects
LSD (10-12 hours), Psilocybin (2-3 hours)
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Hallucinogens - Usual Methods of Administration
Injected, Insufflation, Oral, Smoked, Transdermal
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Hallucinogens - Overdose Signs
Long, intense "trip"
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Dissociative Anesthetic - HGN
Present
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Dissociative Anesthetic - VGN
Present
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Dissociative Anesthetic - LOC
Present
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Dissociative Anesthetic - Pupil Size
Normal
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Dissociative Anesthetic - Reaction to Light
Normal
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Dissociative Anesthetic - Pulse Rate
Up
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Dissociative Anesthetic - Blood Pressure
Up
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Dissociative Anesthetic - Body Temperature
Up
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Dissociative Anesthetic - Muscle Tone
Rigid
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Dissociative Anesthetic - General Indicators
Some Poor (Sensory distortions, Perspiring) MIDSHIPMEN ("Moon Walking", Incomplete verbal responses, Difficulty with speech, Slow/slurred speech, Hallucinations, Increased Pain Threshold, Possibly violent, Muscle rigidity, Early HGN Onset, Non-communicative) Clean Captain Crappers Dirty Bathroom Walls (Confused, Chemical Odor, Cyclic Behavior, Disoriented, Blank Stare, Warm to Touch)
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Dissociative Anesthetic - Duration of Effects
PCP Onset (1-5 minutes), Peak effects (15-30 minutes), Exhibit effects up to 4-6 hours, DXM (Onset 15-30 minutes. Effects 3-6 hours)
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Dissociative Anesthetic - Usual Methods of Administration
Eye Drops, Injected, Insufflation, Oral, Smoked
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Dissociative Anesthetic - Overdose Signs
Long intense "trip"
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Narcotic Analgesic - HGN
None
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Narcotic Analgesic - VGN
None
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Narcotic Analgesic - LOC
None
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Narcotic Analgesic - Pupil Size
Constricted
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Narcotic Analgesic - Reaction to Light
Little or none visible
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Narcotic Analgesic - Pulse Rate
Down
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Narcotic Analgesic - Blood Pressure
Down
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Narcotic Analgesic - Body Temperature
Down
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Narcotic Analgesic - Muscle Tone
Flaccid
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Narcotic Analgesic - General Indicators
COPS (Constricted Pupils, "On the Nod", Puncture Marks, Slow/low/raspy voice) Stop Drunk Driving Drinking Damn Near Every Incident (Slow breathing, Depressed Reflexes, Droopy Eyelids, Drowsiness, Dry mouth, Nausea, Euphoria, Itching
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Narcotic Analgesic - Duration of Effects
Heroin: 4-6 hours, Methadone: Up to 24 hours, Other: Vary
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Narcotic Analgesic - Usual Methods of Administration
Injected, Insufflation, Oral, Smoked
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Narcotic Analgesic - Overdose Signs
Cold clammy skin, Coma, Convulsions, Slow/shallow breathing
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Inhalants - HGN
Present
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Inhalants - VGN
Present
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Inhalants - LOC
Present
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Inhalants - Pupil Size (4)
Normal (may be dilated)
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Inhalants - Reaction to Light
Slow
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Inhalants - Pulse Rate
Up
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Inhalants - Blood Pressure (5)
Up/Down (Down with Anesthetic Gases, but Up with Volatile Solvents and Aerosols)
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Inhalants - Body Temperature
Up/Down/Normal
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Inhalants - Muscle Tone
Normal/Flaccid
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Inhalants - General Indicators
Fun With (Flushed face, Watery Eyes) BLIND CROPS (Bloodshot eyes, Lack of Muscle Control, Intense Headaches, Non-communicative, Disoriented, Confusion, Residue of Substance, Odor of Substance, Possible Nausea, Slow/thick/slurred speech)
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Inhalants - Usual Methods of Administration
Insufflation
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Inhalants - Overdose Signs
Cardiac arrhythmia, Possible psychosis, Respiration ceases, Severe nausea/vomiting, Risk of death
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Cannabis - HGN
None
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Cannabis - VGN
None
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Cannabis - LOC
Present
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Cannabis - Pupil Size (6)
Dilated (Pupil size possibly normal)
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Cannabis - Reaction to Light
Normal
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Cannabis - Pulse Rate
Up
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Cannabis - Blood Pressure
Up
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Cannabis - Body Temperature
Normal
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Cannabis - Muscle Tone
Normal
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Cannabis - General Indicators
DO (Disoriented, Odor of Marijuana), BAALD (Body Tremors, Altered Perception of Time/Distance, Alteration in thought formation, Lack of Concentration, Drowsiness), BIRD (Bloodshot eyes, Increased Appetite, Released inhibitions, Debris in Mouth), PIE (Possible Paranoia, Impaired Memory, Eyelid Tremors)
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Cannabis - Duration of Effects
2-3 hours - exhibit and feel effects (impairment may last up to 24 hours without awareness of the effects)
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Cannabis - Usual Methods of Administration
Oral, Smoked, Transdermal
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Cannabis - Overdose Signs
Excessive vomiting, Fatigue, Paranoia, Possible Psychosis
