Psychedelics Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The primary cause of death in opioid overdose is respiratory stimulation. Treatment for opioid overdose is naloxone (Narcan). - ANSWER-The first statement is false; the second statement is true. The primary cause of death in opioid overdose is respiratory depression, not stimulation. The triad of narcotic overdose includes respiratory depression, coma, and pinpoint pupils. Naloxone (Narcan), an opioid antagonist, should be administered immediately to prevent serious brain damage. If the pati...

Drug Correct Answer Any substance that enters the human boxy and can change either the function or structure of the human organism. This includes such items as foods, vitamins, nutrients, minerals and the like. Psychoactive Drug Correct Answer A chemical substance that not only can change the function and structure of the body, but also changes one's thinking, feelings, perceptions and behavior. These changes are the result of the drug's action on the human brain. Depressant Correct Answ...

Drug Correct Answer: Any substance that enters the human boxy and can change either the function or structure of the human organism. This includes such items as foods, vitamins, nutrients, minerals and the like. Psychoactive Drug Correct Answer: A chemical substance that not only can change the function and structure of the body, but also changes one's thinking, feelings, perceptions and behavior. These changes are the result of the drug's action on the human brain. Depressant Correct ...

What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome? - An alcohol abuse syndrome occurring during pregnancy that causes facial/head deformities, mental retardation, heart defects, & stunted growth. What are the withdrawal symptoms for hallucinogens or psychedelics? - no symptoms, (just flashbacks of trips). What are the withdrawal symptoms for barbiturates? - insomnia Anxiety Delirium Tremors Possible (convulsions, seizures, and death) What are the withdrawal symptoms for benzodiazepines? - (less s...

Sensation correct answer: characteristics of incoming stimuli Perception correct answer: processes used to create a meaningful interpretation of sensations Transduction correct answer: external messages translated into language we can understand Light correct answer: transduced in vision; form of electromagnetic signals Anatomy of the Eye (Vision) correct answer: cornea and lens -> pupil -> retina -> receptor cells (rods and cones) -> optical nerve -> brain Dep...

Pharm 100 - Module 1 2024 Exam Answers The science of drugs, including their use, effects and mechanisms of action. - ANSWER- Pharmacology The two substances contained in opium - ANSWER- Ancient Greece - theophrastus wrote therapeutic textbook - serturner isolated pure substances morphine - 10% of opium - relieve pain of great intensity codeine - 0.5% of opium - pain relief - tylenol Used in Chinese culture for fever, cough and influenza - ANSWER- - Classified drug from taste M...

NCLEX MEDICATIONS 2024 LATEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS BY EXPERTS AND GRADED A++ UPDATED Antabuse (disulfiram) Alcohol deterrent - Aversion (strong hatred) therapy- a type of therapy designed to make a pt give up an undesirable habit by causing them to associate it with an unpleasant effect. Antabuse antidote Revia Antabuse teaching - avoid all forms of ETOH (bc doing so may lead to symptoms of N/V, even death. - teach them to avoid all items containing ...

CAADC Drug addiction Assessment IC & RC Exam review Questions with complete Answers 2023/2024 Drug - correct answer Any substance that enters the human boxy and can change either the function or structure of the human organism. This includes such items as foods, vitamins, nutrients, minerals and the like. Psychoactive Drug - correct answer A chemical substance that not only can change the function and structure of the body, but also changes one's thinking, feelings, perceptions and behavior...

Complete Test Bank for Drugs & Society, 14th Edition by Glen R. Hanson, Peter J. Venturelli, Annette E. Fleckenstein ; ISBN13: 9781284197853....(Full Chapters included Chapter 1 to 18)...Chapter 1 Introduction to Drugs and Society Chapter 2 Explaining Drug Use and Abuse Chapter 3 Drug Use, Regulation, and the Law Chapter 4 Homeostatic Systems and Drugs Chapter 5 How and Why Drugs Work Chapter 6 CNS Depressants: Sedative-Hypnotics Chapter 7 Alcohol: Pharmacological Effects Ch...

NCLEX MEDICATIONS 2024 LATEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS BY EXPERTS AND GRADED A++ UPDATED Antabuse (disulfiram) Alcohol deterrent - Aversion (strong hatred) therapy- a type of therapy designed to make a pt give up an undesirable habit by causing them to associate it with an unpleasant effect. Antabuse antidote Revia Antabuse teaching - avoid all forms of ETOH (bc doing so may lead to symptoms of N/V, even death. - teach them to avoid all items containing ...