drugs of abuse Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
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barbituate withdrawal tx
A
Chlordiazepoxide or phenobarbital is substituted
2
Q
how to manage amphetamine OD
A
Benzos
3
Q
how to manage cocaine OD?
A
diazepam, propranolol, or CCBs
4
Q
deliriant hallucinogen
A
scopolamine, block muscarinic recepeptors
5
Q
halluncinogen OD mgmt?
A
benzos
6
Q
opiate withdrawal
A
-can begin 8-10 hours after last dose
Increased activity of the autonomic nervous system
Lacrimation, rhinorrhea, yawning, sweating
Restless sleep followed by weakness, chills, gooseflesh, N/V, muscle aches, involuntary movements, hyperpnea, hyperthermia and HTN
Acute course may last 7-10 days
7
Q
how to treat opioid dependence
A
methadone, clonidine, buprenorphine, acetylmethadol, naltrexone
8
Q
rapid onset benzos
A
flunitrazepam, GHB
