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16 Cards in this Set
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Hallucinogens |
Agents that produce false perception in any one of the five senses. |
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Sedative |
A substance that decreases activity and excitement. |
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Hypnotic |
A sleep-inducing effect or agent. |
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Addiction |
A state of overwhelming obsession or physical need to continue the use of a drug or agent. |
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Vomitus |
Vomited material |
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Toxin |
A poison or harmful substance produced by bacteria, animals, or plants. |
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Delirium tremens (DTs) |
A severe withdrawal syndrome seen in alcoholics who are deprived of ethyl alcohol; characterized by restlessness, fever, sweating, disorientation, agitation, and seizures; can be fatal if untreated. |
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Antidote |
A substance that is used to neutralize or counteract a poison. |
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Poison |
A substance whose chemical action could damage structures or impair function when introduction into the body. |
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Tolerance |
The need for increasing amounts of a drug to obtain the same effect. |
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Emesis |
Vomiting |
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Ingestion |
Swallowing; taking a substance by mouth. |
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Substance Abuse |
This misuse of any substance to produce some desired effect. |
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Opioids |
Any drug or agent with actions similar to morphine. |
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Stimulant |
An agent that produces an excited state. |
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Hematemesis |
Vomiting Blood |
