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32 Cards in this Set
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What substances can cause dilated pupils, either in intoxication or withdrawal?
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Amphetamine intoxication, cocaine intoxication, LSD intoxication, opioid withdrawal
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What substances can cause constricted pupils, either in intoxication or overdose?
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Opioid intoxication ("pinpoint pupils")
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What serum marker indicates alcohol use?
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Gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT)
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Respiratory complications are associated with this substance
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Barbiturate intoxication
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Life-threatening cardiovascular collapse is associated with this substance
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Barbiturate withdrawal
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Anxiety is associated with these substances
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Depressant withdrawal (opioids, barbiturates, benzodiazepines). Also seen with hallucinogens (PCP withdrawal, LSD and marijuana intoxication)
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Belligerence, impulsiveness and fever
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PCP intoxication
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Vertical and horizontal nystagmus are associated with intoxication with this substance
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PCP
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Flashbacks are associated with intoxication by this substance
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LSD
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Dry mouth is associated with intoxication with this substance
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Marijuana
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When do symptoms of marijuana withdrawal peak and how long do they last
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Peak in 48 hours, last for 5-7 days
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How long can marijuana be detected in the urine for?
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1 month
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Hypersomnolence is associated with these substances
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Withdrawal of some stimulants (amphetamine, cocaine)
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Insomnia is associated with these substances
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Withdrawal of some depressants (opioids, benzodiazepines)
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This substance has additive effects with alcohol
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Benzodiazepines (not barbiturates)
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T/F: Overdose of opioids is life-threatening
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True.
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Which is safer: barbiturates or benzodiazepines?
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Benzodizepines
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Treatment of benzodiazepine intoxication
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Flumazenil
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Piloerection ("cold turkey") is associated with withdrawal of this substance
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Opioid withdrawal
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Sweating is associated with withdrawal of this substance
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Opioid withdrawal
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Tactile hallucinations are associated with these substances
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Alcohol withdrawal, cocaine intoxication
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Cardiac arrhythmias
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Amphetamine intoxication, caffeine intoxication, nicotine intoxication (stimulants)
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Angina is associated with this substance
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Cocaine intoxication
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Sudden cardiac death is associated with this substance
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Cocaine intoxication
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Ataxia is associated with these substances
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Alcohol and benzodiazepines, and PCP.
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Depression is generally associated with withdrawal of these substances
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Stimulants (amphetamine, cocaine, caffeine)
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Anxiety is generally associated with withdrawal of these substances
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Depressants (alcohol, opioids, barbiturates, benzodiazepines)
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Treatment of heroin OD
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Naloxone, naltrexone (competive inhibitors)
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Treatment for discontinued use of heroin
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Methadone (oral opiate), suboxone (naloxone+buprenorphine). Suboxone has lower abuse potential than methadone, is longer acting, and has fewer withdrawal symptoms
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Treatment for discontinued use of alcohol
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Disulfiram ("Alcobuse")
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Treatment for delirium tremens
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Benzodizepines
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Delirium tremens
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Peaks 2-5 days after last drink. ANS hyperactivity (tachycardia, tremors, anxiety), followed by psychotic symptoms (hallucinations and delusions), followed by confusion
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