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16 Cards in this Set
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What are the two subcategories of Narcotic Analgesics |
Opioids & Synthetic |
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What three distinguishing characteristics do all narcotic analgesics share? |
All relieve pain, relieve withdrawal, help suppress withdrawal |
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What is Diacetyl Morphine? |
Heroin |
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What is Methadone |
A maintenance program as a substitute for heroin. |
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An analgesic is a drug that? |
Relieves pain |
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What is Oxycodone? |
Semi Synthetic Narcotic |
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Definition of narcotic? |
A drug derived from Opium or produced synthetically, that relieves pain but also induces euphoria, alters mood, and produces sedation. |
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Definition of Analgesic? |
A medication or drug that relieves pain? |
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What is dilaudid? |
Another derivative from morphine |
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Two types of natural alkaloid |
Morphine and Codeine |
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What is derived from Codeine but is more closely related to Morphines pharmacological profile? |
Hydrocodone |
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What is 100x more potent than morphine as an analgesic? |
Fentanyl |
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What is Kratom? |
A leaf found in tropical trees in south East Asia that at high does has a opioid effect and at low doses has a stimulant effect |
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Observable effect of Narcotic Analgesics |
On the nod, Ptosis (droopy eyelids), slowed reflexes, slow and raspy speech, etc |
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Onset and Duration of Effects |
Psychological Effects: immediately Observable Signs: 5-10 mins |
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How long after use do withdrawal signs appear? |
4-6 hours |
