Mental Health 2 Word Scramble
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_______ is usually referred to as the gateway drug because it is frequently the first or one of the first drugs that young people use. | Marijuana |
An animal tranquilizer used by veterinarians that causes hallucinations in humans. | Ketamine (Special K) |
When breathed i nthrough the mouth or nose, these substances act on the CNS, producing dizziness, ataxia, excitement, and euphoria that may lead to aggressive ness and impulsivity. | Inhalants |
This stage of withdrawal from alcohol begins 8 hours or more afterabstinence from alcohol. Symptoms are mild tremors, nausea, anxiety, rapid heart rate, increased BPm and diaphoresis. | Stage 1 |
In this stage of withdrawal from alcohol, the symptoms are gross tremors, anxiety, hyperactivity, insomnia, anorexia, generalized weakness, disorientation, illusions, nightmares, hallucinations (mostly visual). | Stage 2 |
This stage of withdrawal from alcohol begins 12 to 48 hours after abstinence. Additional symptoms are severe hallucinations and grand mal seizures. | Stage 3 |
Stages 2 and 3 of withdrawal from alcohol are known as | Delirium Tremens |
This stage of withdrawal from alcohol begins 3 to 5 days after abstinence. Symptoms are delirium tremens manifested by confusion, severe psychomotor activity, agitation, sleeplessness, hallucinations, and uncontrolled and unexplained tachycardia. | Stage 4 |
What does the first level of treatment focus on? | Acute care for detoxification and withdrawal. |
What does the second level of treatment focus on? | Chronic health problems, both physical and psychologic, that result from excessive or long term use of drugs. |
What does the third level of treatment focus on? | Assisting the client to rebuild a life without drugs. |
Treatment of opiate withdrawal consists of what? | Opiate substitution; Clonidine or a combination of Clonidine and naltrexone. |
Addiction is characterized by: | loss of control of substance consumption;substancde use despite associated problems; tendency to relapse |
What culture has a low metabolism rate of ETOH? | Asians |
What kind of drugs are barbituates? | CNS depressants |
ETOH delirium peaks at ______ and lasts _____. | 2-3 days, 2-3 days |
What are the ggenitourinary complications of ETOH? | Urinary retention and UTI's, edema with a decrease in ADH |
What are the gastrointestinal complications of ETOH? | Increases HCL,increased belching, decreased appetite, diarrhea/constipation, AM nausea and vomitting, esophagitis and varices, gastritis, decreased absorption of vitamins and nutrients. |
What are the reproductive complications of ETOH? | Skipped menses, decreased libido, imbalanced sex hormones, increase in breast size and decrease in testicles. |
What are the cardiovascular complications of ETOH? | cardiomyopathy, beri-beri with decreased thiamine, A-fib, sinus tachycardia with palpitations. |
What are the hematological complications of ETOH? | anemia due to decreased nutrients to make RBC's, chemotaxia=WBC mobilization, decreased platelets=bruise easily. |
Use of inhalants may be an early marker of | substance abuse |
" I get the impression life has been getting difficult for you" is an example of what kind of patient communication? | validating/empathizing |
"sometimes it feels as if no one understands, but I would like to try." is an example of what kind of patient communication? | reflection/empathy |
"Loss is difficult; tell me about your loss." is an example of what kind of patient communication? | encouraging client to share painful feelings |
"Tell me what you are feeling right now." is an example of what kind of patient communication? | encouraging expression of feelings while they are at the surface |
"What does the valium do to help you?" is an example of what kind of patient communication? | exploring drug dependence in a non-threatening way |
"I understand you entered the program here after your court appearance." is what kind of patient communication | validating precipitating event |
"What do you think about the treatment idea?" is what kind of patient communication? | encouraging evaluation |
"I understand your involvement with cocaine has created problems for you." is what kind of patient communication? | point out realities |
"Are you saying you do not need a treatment program?" is what kind of patient communication? | validating patients perception |
"you messed up?" is what kind of patient communication? | restating |
"let's talk more about that." is what kind of patient communication? | clarifying |
What are the characteristics of the 1st through 6th months of sobriety? | Physical changes: the body adapts, emotional, responses of family/coworkers to clients new behavior is addressed, new coping skills used. |
Alcoholism psychopharmacology consists of what medications? | naltrexone, acamprosate, and antabuse |
Treatment of opioid addiction is done with what medications? | methadone, LAAM, naltrexone, clonidine, and subutex |
Continuous monitoring and evaluation increase the chances for | prolonged recovery |
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