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Drugs and effects
Question | Answer |
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Signs and Symptoms of Opiates Heroin, oxycodone | -Hypoventilation -respiratory arrest -pinpoint pupils -Hypotension -Sedation or coma |
Signs and Symptoms of Sympathomimetics Cocaine, epinephrine, albuterol, methamphetamine | -Hypertension -Tachycardia -Dilated pupils -Agitation or seizures -Hyperthermia |
Signs and Symptoms of Sedative-hypnotics diazepam [valium], secobarbital [Seconal], flunitrazepam [Rohypnol] | -Slurred speech -Sedation or coma -Hypoventilation -Hypotension |
Signs and Symptoms of Anticholinergics atropine, Jimson weed | -Tachycardia -Hyperthermia -Hypertension -Dilated pupils -Dry skin and mucous membranes -Sedation, agitation, seizures, coma, or delirium -Decreased bowel sounds |
Signs and Symptoms of Cholinergics pilocarpine, nerve gas | -Excess defecation or urination -Muscle fasciculations -Pinpoint pupils -Excess lacrimation (tearing) or salivation -Airway compromise -Nausea or vomiting |
DTs (delirium tremens) | A severe withdrawal syndrome seen in alcoholics who are deprived of ethyl alcohol; characterized by restlessness, fever, sweating, disorientation, agitation, and seizures; can be fatal if untreated. |
What is the narrowest part of the uterus? | The cervix |
What is PID | Pelvic Inflammatory disease: Infection of uppermost organs of reproduction, occurs almost exclusively in sexually active women, can result in ectopic pregnancy or sterility, most common sign is generalized lower abdominal pain. |
What is Bacterial vaginosis | normal bacteria in the vagina is replaced by an overgrowth of other bacterial forms, Symptoms may include itching, burning, or pain and may be accompanied by a "fishy" foul smelling discharge. |
What are the side effects of epinephrine | Anorexia, n/v, nervousness, tremors, pallor, headache, syncope, dizziness, and insomnia. |