Question | Answer |
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. |