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Detox Assignment- in class, Assignments of Pharmacology

Detox Class Assignment - done in class

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2022/2023

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What are the mild to moderate signs of etoh withdrawal?
Mild to moderate signs of ETOH withdrawal includes feeling anxious, nervous,
irritability, depression, insomnia, mild tremors, nausea and vomiting.
2. What are severe signs- of etoh withdrawal?
Some severe signs of ETOH withdrawal include confusion, racing heart, high
blood pressure, fever, and heavy sweating.
3. What are Delirium Tremors?
This is also known as Delirium Tremens and this is considered the most severe
form of ETOH withdrawal and it manifests as altered mental status. This presents
as confusion and sympathetic overdrive, which can progress into a cardiovascular
collapse. Early signs and symptoms includes itchy back of the head and/or neck,
tingling or numbness.
4. Why Should this not be treated in a non medical facility? - seizures and death can
occur without higher doses of medication and iv fluids and close observation of
monitoring of things like seizures and cardiac status.
Patients can receive better monitoring for symptoms during the 24 hours of
detox/withdrawal. Hospitals are equipped better than a non-medical facility. For
example, by being in a medical facility, the patient can be easily observed by medical
staff around the clock. Where as at home, having someone available to just monitor is
difficult and having someone completely knowledgeable about signs and symptoms is
essential, during the first 24 hours of an ETOH withdrawal/detox.
5. What are the dangers of mixing herion with other drugs IV?
The dangers of mixing controlled substances faces the possibility of overdosing
due to not knowing how the drug-drug interactions between the substances. For
example, heroin and cocaine have opposing effects on the central nervous
system; heroin depresses it and cocaine stimulates it.
6. What are the medications we use for withdrawal of Herion?
Methadone
Clonidine
Buprenorphine
Naloxone
Suboxone
Naltrexone
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What are the mild to moderate signs of etoh withdrawal?

  • Mild to moderate signs of ETOH withdrawal includes feeling anxious, nervous, irritability, depression, insomnia, mild tremors, nausea and vomiting. 2. What are severe signs- of etoh withdrawal?
  • Some severe signs of ETOH withdrawal include confusion, racing heart, high blood pressure, fever, and heavy sweating. 3. What are Delirium Tremors?
  • This is also known as Delirium Tremens and this is considered the most severe form of ETOH withdrawal and it manifests as altered mental status. This presents as confusion and sympathetic overdrive, which can progress into a cardiovascular collapse. Early signs and symptoms includes itchy back of the head and/or neck, tingling or numbness. 4. Why Should this not be treated in a non medical facility? - seizures and death can occur without higher doses of medication and iv fluids and close observation of monitoring of things like seizures and cardiac status. Patients can receive better monitoring for symptoms during the 24 hours of detox/withdrawal. Hospitals are equipped better than a non-medical facility. For example, by being in a medical facility, the patient can be easily observed by medical staff around the clock. Where as at home, having someone available to just monitor is difficult and having someone completely knowledgeable about signs and symptoms is essential, during the first 24 hours of an ETOH withdrawal/detox. 5. What are the dangers of mixing herion with other drugs IV?
  • The dangers of mixing controlled substances faces the possibility of overdosing due to not knowing how the drug-drug interactions between the substances. For example, heroin and cocaine have opposing effects on the central nervous system; heroin depresses it and cocaine stimulates it. 6. What are the medications we use for withdrawal of Herion? ▪ Methadone ▪ Clonidine ▪ Buprenorphine ▪ Naloxone ▪ Suboxone ▪ Naltrexone

7. What drug do we use in an O.D. of opitates in an emergency? - Naloxone, also known as Narcan is used with a patient is experiencing an OD of opiates in an emergency. It is an opioid antagonist, which means it works by blocking certain receptors (attachment sites) in your body that opioids bind to. By blocking these receptors, Narcan helps to reverse symptoms of opioid overdose 8. What is Methamphetamine? - Methamphetamine is an addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system. It causes increased activity and talkativeness, decreased appetite, and a pleasurable from amphetamine in that, at comparable doses much greater amounts of the drug get into the brain, making it a more potent stimulant. 9. What are some signs and symptoms of withdrawal of methamphetamine and what is "methamphetamine psychosis" and why can this be difficult to treat? - Short term signs and symptoms of withdrawal of methamphetamine includes dehydration, headaches, muscle pain and spasms, appetite changes, intense cravings, psychosis, fatigue, anxiety, and insomnia. - Long term signs and symptoms of withdrawal of methamphetamine includes depression, irregular sleep, cravings, anxiety, and cognitive issues. - Meth psychosis is usually characterized by paranoia and hallucinations where a person believe someone is out to get them. Other symptoms includes: being agitates or jumpy, talking very quickly, jumping from one topic to another, having conversations that are hard for others to follow and understand, having stange or unusual beliefs, and believing others are conspiring against you. o This could be difficult to treat the patient because all the information would be subjective information and may not always makes sense to the provider and vice versa; when trying to explain to the patient of the procedures but may be difficult when a patient might be experiencing a manic episode Overall, this could be difficult because you are constantly working if there was a better way to communicate with individuals who maybe 10 What is the difference between a acute recovery care plan for etoh, opiates or meth vs a long term treatment plan? Why could long term treatment be the most difficult part? - The process of acute recovery plan to ETOH, opiates or meth includes safe and stable detoxification and monitoring by health care professionals. Whereas long-term treatment plans includes stabilization and monitoring of ongoing symptoms and ultimately maintaining sobriety. This can include AA meetings, sponsorship. This can be the hardest part of the recovery because patient will need to make lifestyle changes that prevent and/or curve urges and cravings.