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What is protracted and/or secondary withdrawal? - ANSWER: persists a considerable
length of time after stopping use
why of the following modes of administration obtains the fastest action of the drug?
- ANSWER: inhaling
Disulfiram (Atabuse) is most used for? - ANSWER: discourage alcohol after detox
What are delirium tremens? - ANSWER: psychotic condition typical of withdrawal in
chronic alcoholics, involving tremors, hallucinations, memory loss, anxiety, and
disorientation.
life threatening condition. 5-15% mortality rate. occur 1-14 days after last intake of
drug/drink but usually 2-5 days. can last 1-3 days long.
Anxiolytics - ANSWER: Drugs that alleviate the symptoms of anxiety.
major withdrawal symptoms from opidates last approximately? - ANSWER: 3-6 days
withdrawal following cessation of chronic, high level marijuan use may be masked
because of? - ANSWER: slow release of delta 9 tetrahydrocannabional
physical tolerance occurs in the? - ANSWER: cell membrane
Confabulation - ANSWER: the unintended false recollection of episodic memories
antabuse therapy is not appropriate for? - ANSWER: actively alcohol dependent with
extensive liver damage and a heart attack
What are the two levels of every communication? - ANSWER: content and process
a group first stages are primarily concerned with? - ANSWER: trust
sculpting - ANSWER: A psychodramatic technique used by Duhl, Kantor, Satir, and
others. One member, acting as "director," places the family in a tableau or
enactment of an event, feeling, or family structure in a therapy session. The process
reveals patterns of emotional closeness and distance.
Alcohol is a factor in approx what percentage of fatal crashes in US? - ANSWER: 50
percent
, The role of the lost child in the dysfunctional family is to? - ANSWER: reface the
family low self worth
Thrush and other oral lesions are most frequently associated with which of the
following? - ANSWER: HIV infections
alcohol and antabuse reaction - ANSWER: -facial flushing
-vasodilation
-throbbing headache
-sweating
-dry mouth
-palpitation
-chest pain
-dyspnea
-hypertension
-tachycardia
What class of drug is Diazepam (valium)? - ANSWER: Benzodiazepine
What class of drug is Librium and how is it used in detox - ANSWER: Benzodazepine.
used for Etoh withdrawal
anxiolytics are not recommended for people with alcohol problems except -
ANSWER: during withdrawal
What are the two neurotransmitters most involved in alcohol? - ANSWER: GABA and
glutamate
what is the main neurotransmitter of nicotine - ANSWER: acetylcholine and
epinephrine
What are the main two neurotransmitters of heroin? - ANSWER: Endorphins and
dopamine
What are taw of the main neurotransmitters involved in marijuana? - ANSWER:
anandamide and acetylcholine
What are the two main NT's of LSD - ANSWER: serotonin and acetylcholine
What is the one main NT of MDMA - ANSWER: serotonin
What is the most lethal of all stimulants? - ANSWER: nicotine
cross tolerance - ANSWER: tolerance for a substance one has not taken before as a
result of using another substance similar to it