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how to treat cocaine overdose
supportive care because there is no antidote (meaning its a medical emergency)
airway, fluids, control arrhythmias, seizures, tachycardia, injury protection
examples of CNS stimulants *
cocaine (causes tactile hallucinations/cocaine bugs)*
amphetamines (meth)
serious effects of cocaine use?
hyperthermia, HTN, respiratory arrest
cardiac arrhythmias, heart attack
seizures
hepatic necrosis
paranoiahallucinations
routes cocaine can be used?
snorted, IV, PO, mucous membranes
what to assess in cocaine addiction?
broken septum
sniffling, nostril eczema and irritation, skin leisions
respiratory issues
weight loss
track marks
what type of drug are opioids?
CNS depressants
relieves pain
reduces anxiety, causes euphoria
opioid examples
opium, morphine, codeine
heroin, hydromorphine, oxycodone, hydrocodone
meperidine, methadone, fentanyl
opioid effects?
pain relief
reduced anxiety
euphoria
drowsiness, confusion
constipation
slowed breathing
what is the priority assessment for opioid use?
respiratory rate
10 or below = give naloxone/narcan
why is mixing opioids with alcohol dangerous?
it can severely decrease breathing and heart rate causing coma or death
opioid intoxication findings?
euphoria
apathy or drowsiness
lethargy
impaired judgment
mood swings
psychomotor retardation
agitation
watery eyes
constricted pupils
slurred speech
impaired memory
loss of appetite
opioid overdose findings?
constricted pupils
coma
respiratory depression
death
opioid overdose is treated with what?
naloxone (Narcan) IV
when should naloxone be given?
when opioid overdose causes respiratory depression of 10 or less
opioid withdrawal findings?
anxiety, restlessness
back and leg aches
cravings
flu-like symptoms
lacrimation, rhinorrhea
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
sweating, fever
yawning. insomnia
when can opioid withdrawal start?
6 to 24 hours after stopping opioids
when does opioid withdrawal peak?
2 to 3 days after stopping opioids
how long does short-term opioid withdrawal usually last?
5 to 7 days
medications used for opioid withdrawal?
clonidine
doxepin
methadone* - blocks action and craving, highly addictive