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Mental Health Test 3

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What is naltrexone (ReVia) used for? Opiate antagonist to diminish cravings
What is nalmefene (Revex) used for? Opiate antagonist to diminish cravings
What is ondansetron (Zofran) used for? Decreases alcohol desire
What is citalopram (Celexa) used for? Decreases alcohol desire
What is acamprosate (Campral) used for? Decreases alcohol desire
What is disulfiram (Antabuse) used for? Interrupts alcohol metabolism, causing physiological response that may include severe headache, nausea and vomiting, flushing, hypotension, tachycardia, dyspnea, diaphoriesis, chest pain, palpitations, dizziness, confusion
What is methadone used for? Prevention of relapse
What is LAAM (L-alpha acetyl methadol) used for? Prevention of relapse
What is buprenirphine (Subtex) used for? Treats opioid dependence
What is used to treat cocaine abusers? Therapeutic vaccine
What is bupropion (Zyban) used for? Affect smoking cessation
What is varenicline (Chantix) used for? Effective in controlling tobacco cessation
What is co-dependence? Cluster of behaviors originally identified through research involving families of alcoholic patients; codependent people often exhibit overly responsible behavior
What is Korsakoff Psychosis? A late complication of persistent Wernicke encephalopathy and results in memory deficits, confusion, and behavioral changes; caused by severe alcoholism and is a result of thiamine deficiency
What is Wernicke’s Encephalopathy? Most serious form of thiamine deficiency; can become Korsakoff’s syndrome. Causes short term memory disturbances, paralysis of ocular muscles, diplopia, ataxia, somnolence, and stupor. If thiamine replacement therapy not given quickly, patient could die.
What are some unique symptoms of cannabis withdrawal? Anxiety, sleep disturbances, decreased appetite, depressed mood, tremors, sweating
What are some unique effects of hallucinogens? Heightened response to color and sounds, paranoia, euphoria, depersonalization, derealization
What are the good intents of cannabis use? Euphoria, elation, decrease patient's pain, help with nausea and vomiting
What is toxic psychosis? Occurs after stimulant, LSD or PCP use; resembles paranoid schizophrenia, those with toxic psychosis need environment with minimal stimulation; benzodiazpines may be effective for PCP toxic psychosis
What are some unique symptoms of inhalant intoxication? Belligerence, assaultiveness, unsteady gait, tremor, irritation around eyes
What are some symptoms of inhalant withdrawal? Similar to alcohol
What is used to treat inhalant withdrawal? Phenobarbital
What are some unique symptoms of opioid intoxication? Dysphoria, psychomotor agitation or retardation
What are some unique symptoms of opioid withdrawal? Lacrimation or rhinorrhea, pupillary dilation, piloerection, abdominal cramping, diarrhea and insomnia
What are some unique symptoms of sedative/hypnotic intoxication? Effects can range from disinhibition and aggressiveness to coma and death; also include incoordination, unsteady gait, nystagmus, and impairment in attention or memory
What are some unique symptoms of sedative/hypnotic withdrawal? Vomiting, hallucinations, illusions, psychomotor agitation, anxiety, or grand mal seizures.
What are some unique symptoms of stimulant intoxication? Euphoria, impaired judgment, confusion, and changes in vital signs
What are some unique symptoms of stimulant withdrawal? Dysphoria, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and increased appetite
What are some examples of stimulants? Amphetamines, Cocaine
What are some unique symptoms of caffeine intoxication? Excitement, flushed face, GI disturbance/diuresis, rambling flow of thought and speech, periods of inexhaustibility
What are some unique symptoms of nicotine withdrawal? Craving for the drug, weight gain, difficulty concentrating, insomnia
What are some unique symptoms of caffeine withdrawal? Muscle pain and stiffness, nausea and vomiting
What are some unique symptoms of alcohol intoxication? Mood lability, unsteady gait, incoordination, flushed face
What are some unique symptoms of alcohol withdrawal?
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