NSG 307 Quiz 2 | STUDY GUIDE
tremors, transient hallucinatory activity (visual, auditory, or
Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms
tactile), diaphoresis, agitation, increased HR and BP
Irritability, anxiety, NVD, abdominal cramping, runny nose,
Opioids Withdrawal Symptoms
tearing eyes, bone and muscle pain
Cocaine Withdrawal Symptoms irritability, depression, suicidal thoughts, craving for carbohydrates
Benzodiazepines Withdrawal confusion, restlessness, severe anxiety, tingling in extremities, muscle
Symptoms cramps
three categories of stimulants amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine
, Speedball is a mix of what heroin and coke
examples of schedule I drugs heroin, LSD
examples of schedule II drugs methylphenidate, methadone, demerol
example of schedule III drugs testosterone, tylenol 3, suboxone
examples of schedule IV drugs benzodiazepines
examples of schedule V drugs analgesics, lomotil, cough syrup
Assessment: History of Substance Age at first use, duration, amount, route, pattern of use
Abuse
frequent absences from work, anxiety, pain, difficulty
What are red flags for substance
sleeping, frequent requests for pain meds or anxiolytics,
abuse?
changes in providers, periods of memory loss
Therapeutic use for ADHD and depression in older adults
amphetamines?
Amphetamines enhance the dopamine
release of what
neurotransmitter?
Health effects and risks of increased HR, BP, restlessness, dilated pupils, tremors, anxiety, decreased
amphetamine use appetite
Do stimulants increase or decrease
decrease appetite?
cocaine is a white powder that is snorted or injected (high lasts longer)
Difference between cocaine and
crack? crack is white, brown, tan solid that is smoked (high is shorter but more
intense)
irregular HR, needle marks, excitability, dilated pupils, runny
Signs of use of cocaine
nose, weight loss, nasal irritation, burn marks on hands
tremors, transient hallucinatory activity (visual, auditory, or
Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms
tactile), diaphoresis, agitation, increased HR and BP
Irritability, anxiety, NVD, abdominal cramping, runny nose,
Opioids Withdrawal Symptoms
tearing eyes, bone and muscle pain
Cocaine Withdrawal Symptoms irritability, depression, suicidal thoughts, craving for carbohydrates
Benzodiazepines Withdrawal confusion, restlessness, severe anxiety, tingling in extremities, muscle
Symptoms cramps
three categories of stimulants amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine
, Speedball is a mix of what heroin and coke
examples of schedule I drugs heroin, LSD
examples of schedule II drugs methylphenidate, methadone, demerol
example of schedule III drugs testosterone, tylenol 3, suboxone
examples of schedule IV drugs benzodiazepines
examples of schedule V drugs analgesics, lomotil, cough syrup
Assessment: History of Substance Age at first use, duration, amount, route, pattern of use
Abuse
frequent absences from work, anxiety, pain, difficulty
What are red flags for substance
sleeping, frequent requests for pain meds or anxiolytics,
abuse?
changes in providers, periods of memory loss
Therapeutic use for ADHD and depression in older adults
amphetamines?
Amphetamines enhance the dopamine
release of what
neurotransmitter?
Health effects and risks of increased HR, BP, restlessness, dilated pupils, tremors, anxiety, decreased
amphetamine use appetite
Do stimulants increase or decrease
decrease appetite?
cocaine is a white powder that is snorted or injected (high lasts longer)
Difference between cocaine and
crack? crack is white, brown, tan solid that is smoked (high is shorter but more
intense)
irregular HR, needle marks, excitability, dilated pupils, runny
Signs of use of cocaine
nose, weight loss, nasal irritation, burn marks on hands
