Lecture Flashcards
(28 cards)
Effects of cocaine
Reduce hunger
Increase work output
Col/heat tolerant
Euphoric
Cocaine physiologic effects
Dopamine depletion
Cholinesterase Activity
CNS Overstimulation
Variable Hyper/hypotension
Cocaine effects on the heart
CPx
Dysrhythmias
CHF
Cocaine effects on the head
Seizure
CVA
Aneurysm
Cocaine effects on the lungs
Pneumothorax
Pneumomediastinum
Methamphetamine general effects
elevate mood
increase energy
decrease appatite
increased alertness
Methamphetamine Treatment plan
ABC IV EKG BG Sedation Halloo if needed
What is smokeable meth called
ICE
The effects of a drug on a user are dependent on what 4 factors
The user
The environment
The dose
The route
Club drugs
Roofies GHB Special K DXM/Robo Ecstasy
S&Sy of GHB and alcohol=
N/V/D
S&Sy of GHB and meth =
increased risk of seizure
Special K (Ketamine) low dose effects
mild inebriation, dreamy thinking, increased sociability, erotic thoughts
Special K (Ketamine) high dose effects
difficulty moving, blackouts, complete dissociation
What is DXM/ROBO and where is it found
Dextromethorphan
OTC cough supressent
Low, Mid range and high dose effects
Low - 30mg safe and effective cough supression
Mid- 180mg mild stimulant, distorted visual perception
High- 900mg complete dissociation
DXM brand of choice
Circadian HBP Cough and cold
Treatment of DXM OD includes
ABC, IV NS, charcoal, narcan
Ecstasy a.k.a.
MDMA, Eve, XTC
Half life of PCP
20-50 hrs
S&Sy of PCP OD
tachycardia, violent, agitated, hallucinations, catatonic, seizing, nystagmus, dysrhythmias
Treatment for PCP OD
ABC, restraints, check for trauma, O2, cooling, sedation, thiamine/glucose
LSD management
move slowly, control the environment, awareness for acute psychosis
Inhalants can cause
One time can cause:
death, tremor, facial tics, permanent disability, loss of motor function
