Pysch 2.2 Flashcards
(31 cards)
Caffeine Withdrawal
Abrupt cessation and 3 or more w/in 24h Headache Marked fatigue/drowsiness
Alcohol Use Disorder - severity levels
Mild: presence of two-three symptoms
Moderate: presence of four-five symptoms
Severe: presence of six or more symptoms
What substance is taken to help with alochol withdrawal
Benzodiazepine
Caffeine Intoxication
recent concumption >250mg & 5 or more pts
CAFFEINE –RELATED DISORDERS
Caffeine Intoxication / Caffeine Withdrawal
Delirium tremens
5 to 12 percent of patients & can be fatal Always associated with Delirium but can cause extreme early withdrawal S&S
Excessive ETOH for 1 week leads to
Mild withdrawal S&S
Extremely high caffeine doses can cause
grand mal seizures, respiratory failure , and death
CANNABIS-RELATED DISORDERS
Cannabis Use Disorder, Cannabis Intoxication, Cannabis Withdrawal
Alcohol Use Disorder - In a controlled environment
access to alcohol is restricted
Delirium tremens risk factors
Sustained drinking, >30YO, Concurrent disease, withdrawal in prescence of elevated ETOH. After 2 days of quitting
Cannabis Withdrawal
Daily use over a period of at least a few months, 3 or more w/in one week.
Early alcohol withdrawal S&S will either
Resolve in a day or two, or progress to severe S&S
Cannabis Intoxication treament meds
Benzodiazepines, Antipsychotics, anti-seizure meds
Caffeine facts
T1/2 = 4-6 hrs High doses (5-10g) may req medical attention Older age intensifies rx to caffeine
Alcohol Withdrawal syndrome
Results from sudden reduction in chronic alcohol use. 2 or more
Severe EtOH Withdrawal causes
Delirium tremens 72 to 96 hours after the last drink
Alcohol Use Disorder - In sustained remission
sober for a period of twelve months or longer
Alcohol intoxication levels of treatment
Mild = observation Moderate = fluid rehydration Severe = Thiamine bolus, monitor respiratory depression
Early alcohol withdrawal
Sweating, palpitations, N/V, HTN, insomnia, agitation, anxiety, sinus tachycardia >120bpm
Cannabis inhalation efx
peak effects felt at 15 to 30 minutes and lasting up to
four hours
Alcohol Withdrawal: Clinical Symptoms begin w/in
6-12h of last drink or dramatic reduction.
Alcohol Intoxication
Recent ingestion w/ significant behavior changes w/ one or more S&S
THC t1/2
25 to 36 hours