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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

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examples of CNS stimulants *

  • cocaine (causes tactile hallucinations/cocaine bugs)*

  • amphetamines (meth)

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serious effects of cocaine use?

  • hyperthermia, HTN, respiratory arrest

  • cardiac arrhythmias, heart attack

  • seizures

  • hepatic necrosis

  • paranoiahallucinations

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routes cocaine can be used?

snorted, IV, PO, mucous membranes

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what to assess in cocaine addiction?

  • broken septum

  • sniffling, nostril eczema and irritation, skin leisions

  • respiratory issues

  • weight loss

  • track marks

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what type of drug are opioids?

CNS depressants

  • relieves pain

  • reduces anxiety, causes euphoria

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opioid examples

  • opium, morphine, codeine

  • heroin, hydromorphine, oxycodone, hydrocodone

  • meperidine, methadone, fentanyl

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opioid effects?

  • pain relief

  • reduced anxiety

  • euphoria

  • drowsiness, confusion

  • constipation

  • slowed breathing

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what is the priority assessment for opioid use?

respiratory rate

  • 10 or below = give naloxone/narcan

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why is mixing opioids with alcohol dangerous?

it can severely decrease breathing and heart rate causing coma or death

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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

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opioid overdose findings?

  • constricted pupils

  • coma

  • respiratory depression

  • death

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opioid overdose is treated with what?

naloxone (Narcan) IV

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when should naloxone be given?

when opioid overdose causes respiratory depression of 10 or less

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opioid withdrawal findings?

  • anxiety, restlessness

  • back and leg aches

  • cravings

  • flu-like symptoms

  • lacrimation, rhinorrhea

  • nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

  • sweating, fever

  • yawning. insomnia

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when can opioid withdrawal start?

6 to 24 hours after stopping opioids

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when does opioid withdrawal peak?

2 to 3 days after stopping opioids

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how long does short-term opioid withdrawal usually last?

5 to 7 days

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medications used for opioid withdrawal?

  • clonidine

  • doxepin

  • methadone* - blocks action and craving, highly addictive