Introduction
Opioids are substances derived from the opium poppy, or engineered analogs with similar impacts. Some drugs in this class are morphine, heroin, tramadol, oxycodone and methadone. Opioids can possibly bring about substance dependence that is portrayed by a powerful urge to take opioids, disabled control over opioid use, relentless opioid use notwithstanding destructive results, a higher need given to opioid use than to different exercises and commitments, expanded resistance, and a physical withdrawal response when opioids are stopped (Information sheet on opioid overdose, 2014).
An opioid overdose can be classified by three signs and symptoms called the “opioid overdose triad”. The symptoms of the triad are: pinpoint pupils, unconsciousness, and respiratory depression. The risk for overdose increases when combined with alcohol and sedative medications because of their effects of respiratory depression and death. Opioids are responsible for a high …show more content…
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Information sheet on opioid overdose. (2014, November). Retrieved from World Health Organization: http://www.who.int/substance_abuse/information-sheet/en/
James, J. (2013). Patient Engagement. Health Policy Briefs. Retrieved from http://www.healthaffairs.org/healthpolicybriefs/brief.php?brief_id=86
Pathways to safer opioid use. (2016). Retrieved from James Parker Patient: https://learn.westcoastuniversity.edu/courses/1/OC_NURS570_201610FAIIOL_OL-1/content/_1665526_1/lessons/sco_pathways_veils/scorm.html
Taking actions against unintentional misuse. (2014). Retrieved from Opioid IQ: http://www.opioidiq.com/communication.php
Van Pelt, J. (2012). Pain Care Advocacy in an Era of Opioid Abuse. Social Work Today, 12, 16. Retrieved from
Opioids are substances derived from the opium poppy, or engineered analogs with similar impacts. Some drugs in this class are morphine, heroin, tramadol, oxycodone and methadone. Opioids can possibly bring about substance dependence that is portrayed by a powerful urge to take opioids, disabled control over opioid use, relentless opioid use notwithstanding destructive results, a higher need given to opioid use than to different exercises and commitments, expanded resistance, and a physical withdrawal response when opioids are stopped (Information sheet on opioid overdose, 2014).
An opioid overdose can be classified by three signs and symptoms called the “opioid overdose triad”. The symptoms of the triad are: pinpoint pupils, unconsciousness, and respiratory depression. The risk for overdose increases when combined with alcohol and sedative medications because of their effects of respiratory depression and death. Opioids are responsible for a high …show more content…
A., & Wimsatt, L. A. (2014). How to monitor opioid Use for your patients with chronic pain. American Academy of Family Physicians(21), 6-11. Retrieved from http://www.aafp.org/fpm/2014/1100/p6.html
Information sheet on opioid overdose. (2014, November). Retrieved from World Health Organization: http://www.who.int/substance_abuse/information-sheet/en/
James, J. (2013). Patient Engagement. Health Policy Briefs. Retrieved from http://www.healthaffairs.org/healthpolicybriefs/brief.php?brief_id=86
Pathways to safer opioid use. (2016). Retrieved from James Parker Patient: https://learn.westcoastuniversity.edu/courses/1/OC_NURS570_201610FAIIOL_OL-1/content/_1665526_1/lessons/sco_pathways_veils/scorm.html
Taking actions against unintentional misuse. (2014). Retrieved from Opioid IQ: http://www.opioidiq.com/communication.php
Van Pelt, J. (2012). Pain Care Advocacy in an Era of Opioid Abuse. Social Work Today, 12, 16. Retrieved from