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Drug Abuse: Major

HESI Pharmacology II Study Cards

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Drug with similar effects to alcohol -Barbiturate -Phencyclidine -Organic Solvent -Anesthetic Inhalant
Therapeutic effects of Clonidine for opioid withdrawl Decrease diarrhea Rational: clonidine is most effective against symptoms related to our activities (such as nausea vomiting and diarrhea)
When addressing patients in a substance-abuse center Avoid talking down to a patient experiencing a phenecyclidine overdose. Rationale: Talking down is not effective in this type of overdose
Most important intervention for cocaine overdose -Seizure precaution -Respiratory depression precaution Rationale: Oh shit implement safety interventions to ensure that patient does not harm in self sedation and respiratory depression is associated with opioid use
Medication for cocaine overdose Diazepam (Valium) Rationale: Diazepam is used to reduce anxiety, seizures, hypertension, and dysrhythmias in patients with cocaine overdose.
Medication to reverse effects of "crack" Lorazepam Rationale: used to reduce anxiety, seizures, hypertension, and dysrhythmias in patients with cocaine overdose.
Immediate nursing intervention for baribituate syndrome Barbituate abstinence syndrome can I have severe and sometimes fatal effects.
Signs of psychedelic substance abuse Hallucinations Delusions Perceptual Distortions Mydriasis (Dilated Pupils) Piloerection (Goosebumps)
Intervention for MDMA/Ectasy Abuse Dantrolene (Muscle Relaxer) Rehydration Rapid cooling
Monitor for Amyl Nitrite abuse Blood Pressure, this medication medication cause vasodilation.
Signs of Methamphetamine (Crystal Meth) Paranoia Weight Loss Elevated Mood Severe Tooth Decay
Removal of phencyclidine Continuous Gastric Lavage Acidification
Patient expre
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