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What anesthesia drug has the highest addictive potential?
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Sufenta
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How long does it take to become addicted to fentanyl?
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6-12 months
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What percent of impaired residents were attracted to anesthesia because of access to drugs?
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85%
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What are early signs of narcotic withdrawl?
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Anxiety, sweating, tachypnea, rhinorhea, dilated pupils, [sympathetic] yawning
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What are late signs of narcotic withdrawl?
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Excessive lacrimation, tachycardia, hypertension, tremor, abdominal pain, N/V, piloerection, muscle spasms, fever, insomnia
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What constitutes reasonable suspicion for substance abuse?
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Presence of several signs, increasing number/frequneyc, consistent pattern
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What kind of drug testing does Bernadette think is a total waste?
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Random drug testing
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When does intervention start?
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First suspicion of impairment
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What is diversion in the context of substance abuse?
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Assessment, treatment and reentry to practice independent of licensure authorities
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Do all states have impaired provider programs for nurses?
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No, only 30 states
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