Drug Abuse (Powerpoint) - 60 Mins - EMT-b

25 Questions | By Medic2690 | Updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Attempts: 67

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1.

Self administration of drug or drugs in manner not in accord with accepted medical or social patterns is _________________.
2.

Drug necessary to maintain user’s sense of well-being is ______________________________?
3.

Physical symptoms if intake is reduced is ____________________?
4.

Compulsive Drug Use is:
- A.
  
  Preoccupation with obtaining drug
- B.
  
  Rituals of preparing, using drug as important as drug effects
- C.
  
  All the above
- D.
  
  None of the above
5.

 Psychological dependence  Physical dependence  Compulsive use  Tolerance Are all parts of _________________.
6.

Suspect drug-related problems in patients with:
- A.
  
  Altered LOC
- B.
  
  Bizarre behavior
- C.
  
  Seizures
- D.
  
  All the above
- E.
  
  None of the above
7.

When assessing patients ask EVERY patient about recreational drugs. True or False
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

When assessing patients be very judgmental. True or False
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

Keep drug box/cabinet secured. True or False
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

When assessing patients with possible drug abuse issues use discretion. True or False
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

If held up, give individual what they want! True or False
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

Opium, Opium derivatives, Synthetic opium substitutes are forms of _____________.
13.

Which are examples of Narcotics?
- A.
  
  Opium, Morphine, Heroin
- B.
  
  Codeine, Dilaudid, Oxycodone (Percodan)
- C.
  
  Meperidine (Demerol), Propoxyphene (Darvon)
- D.
  
  Talwin, Fentanyl
- E.
  
  All the above
14.

Narcotic overdose should be managed how?
- A.
  
  Support oxygenation/ventilation
- B.
  
  Vascular access
- C.
  
  D50W 50cc
- D.
  
  Narcan
- E.
  
  All the Above
15.

Which are in the Sedative-Hypnotic Drug Category?
- A.
  
  Barbiturates
- B.
  
  Benzodiazepine
- C.
  
  Barbiturate-like non-barbiturates
- D.
  
  Chloral hydrate
- E.
  
  All the above
16.

________________ are Antipsychotics, major tranquilizersand are used in treatment of schizophrenia, other psychoses.
17.

Which are Neuroleptics?
- A.
  
  Mellaril & Haldol
- B.
  
  Thorazine
- C.
  
  Stellazine
- D.
  
  Compazine
- E.
  
  All the above
18.

_____________________________________ (dystonias) are bizarre, acute, involuntary movements, spasms of skeletal muscles and reversible with Benadryl.
19.

Neuroleptics Acute Overdose present with _______________________.
- A.
  
  CNS depression
- B.
  
  Hypotension & Seizures
- C.
  
  Anticholinergic symptoms: flushing, dry mouth,hyperthermia, tachycardia, urinary retention
- D.
  
  Ventricular arrhythmias, including Torsades
- E.
  
  All the above
20.

Cocaine, Amphetamines, Ephedrine, Caffeine & Ritalin are examples of ___________________.
21.

Stimulants produce ______________________.
- A.
  
  Drowsiness
- B.
  
  Slow Motor Skills
- C.
  
  Sense of Decreased Energy
- D.
  
  Obesity
- E.
  
  None of the above
22.

Hyperthermia, heat stroke, Hypertensive crisis, CVA, Acute MI, Intestinal infarctions, Rhabdomyolysis & Acute renal failure are complications of ______________________.
23.

Management of a “bad trip” should be handled by:
- A.
  
  Ruling out other causes of hallucinations such as: Hypoglycemia, Alcohol, Drug withdrawal, Infection
- B.
  
  Quiet, supportive environment
- C.
  
  Benzodiazepines, haldol for agitation, anxiety
- D.
  
  All the above
- E.
  
  None of the above
24.

Which are Street names for Phencyclidine (PCP)?
- A.
  
  Angel dust
- B.
  
  Peace Pill
- C.
  
  Hog
- D.
  
  Krystal
- E.
  
  All the above
25.

Inhalants examples are
- A.
  
  Hydrocarbons
- B.
  
  Gases, Metallic paints
- C.
  
  Propane
- D.
  
  All the above
- E.
  
  A & B