Drug Abuse (Powerpoint) - 60 Mins - EMT-b
Please place your FD or EMS Agency Name and your complete name in the name box.
- 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
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