NUR 1028- Exam 5 P.1
what is the use of any chemical inconsistent with medically or culturally defined norms despite adverse
effects - Answer-substance abuse
what are the risk factors for substance abuse? - Answer-male, loneliness, depression, peer pressure,
mental illness, lack of family involvment
what are complications of a caffeine addiction? - Answer-headache, irritability
what are complications of a cannabis addiction? - Answer-increased HR, bronchoconstriction, infertility,
memory impairment
what are complications of opioid addiction? - Answer-respiratory depression (heroin is cheaper)
what are complications of inhalant addictions? - Answer-sudden sniffing death (ewath O2)
what are complications of cocaine/amphetamine addictions? - Answer-euphoria, paranoia,
hallucinations, delusions, psychosis, compulsions, decreased need for food, drink or sleep
, what 2 things do nicotinic receptors stimulate the brain to release when using nicotine - Answer-
dopamine and norepinephrine
what is a stimulant, vasoconstrictor, and has cardiac effects? - Answer-nicotine
what are the rick factors for nicotine addiction? - Answer-emotions, social pressure, alcohol abuse, age,
lack of education
what are complications of a nicotine addiction? - Answer-cancer, CAD, COPD, stroke, premature aging,
macular degeneration (cataracts)
what are the withdrawal symptoms from nicotine? - Answer-cravings, restless, irritable, nervous,
impatience, hostility, insomnia, weigh gain
meds to treat nicotine addiction - Answer-nicotine replacement, buproprion, varenicline
what are the phenotypes for alcohol abuse? - Answer-native american, children of alcoholics, stressors
what are complications of alcohol abuse? - Answer-liver failure, malnutrition, sleep disturbances, cross-
tolerance, blackouts, withdrawal
what are the signs of alcohol overdose? - Answer-nausea, vomiting, loud talking, lack of coordination,
disoriented, short attention span
what is alcohol withdrawal syndrome? - Answer-state that begins 6-8 hrs after last drink
signs of alcohol withdrawal syndrome - Answer-irritable, anxious, seizures, insomnia, tremors, sweating,
mild tachycardia, hallucination
what is the use of any chemical inconsistent with medically or culturally defined norms despite adverse
effects - Answer-substance abuse
what are the risk factors for substance abuse? - Answer-male, loneliness, depression, peer pressure,
mental illness, lack of family involvment
what are complications of a caffeine addiction? - Answer-headache, irritability
what are complications of a cannabis addiction? - Answer-increased HR, bronchoconstriction, infertility,
memory impairment
what are complications of opioid addiction? - Answer-respiratory depression (heroin is cheaper)
what are complications of inhalant addictions? - Answer-sudden sniffing death (ewath O2)
what are complications of cocaine/amphetamine addictions? - Answer-euphoria, paranoia,
hallucinations, delusions, psychosis, compulsions, decreased need for food, drink or sleep
, what 2 things do nicotinic receptors stimulate the brain to release when using nicotine - Answer-
dopamine and norepinephrine
what is a stimulant, vasoconstrictor, and has cardiac effects? - Answer-nicotine
what are the rick factors for nicotine addiction? - Answer-emotions, social pressure, alcohol abuse, age,
lack of education
what are complications of a nicotine addiction? - Answer-cancer, CAD, COPD, stroke, premature aging,
macular degeneration (cataracts)
what are the withdrawal symptoms from nicotine? - Answer-cravings, restless, irritable, nervous,
impatience, hostility, insomnia, weigh gain
meds to treat nicotine addiction - Answer-nicotine replacement, buproprion, varenicline
what are the phenotypes for alcohol abuse? - Answer-native american, children of alcoholics, stressors
what are complications of alcohol abuse? - Answer-liver failure, malnutrition, sleep disturbances, cross-
tolerance, blackouts, withdrawal
what are the signs of alcohol overdose? - Answer-nausea, vomiting, loud talking, lack of coordination,
disoriented, short attention span
what is alcohol withdrawal syndrome? - Answer-state that begins 6-8 hrs after last drink
signs of alcohol withdrawal syndrome - Answer-irritable, anxious, seizures, insomnia, tremors, sweating,
mild tachycardia, hallucination
