Chapter 8

Question 1

What is SUD?

Answer 1

Substance use disorder, it is when someone’s use of alcohol, drugs, or other substances causes significant impairment or distress.

Question 2

What are some s/s of alcohol misuse?

Answer 2

Slurred speech
Poor coordination (stumbling)
Slowed reaction time
Drowsiness
Confusion
Flushed face
Impaired judgment
Nausea/vomiting
Slow or irregular breathing (severe cases)

Question 3

What are some s/s of opioids?

Answer 3

Pinpoint pupils
Drowsiness / “nodding off”
Slowed breathing (respiratory depression)
Slow heart rate
Low blood pressure
Track marks (if injected)
Itching
Nausea/vomiting

Question 4

What are some s/s of cocaine misuse?

Answer 4

Dilated pupils
Increased heart rate
High blood pressure
Rapid breathing
Agitation or restlessness
Euphoria
Paranoia
Sweating
Decreased appetite

Question 5

What are some s/s of cough and cold products misuse?

Answer 5

Confusion
Dizziness
Slurred speech
Poor coordination
Hallucinations (high doses of DXM)
Fast heart rate
High blood pressure
Nausea/vomiting
Drowsiness or agitation

Question 6

What is the common product in cough and cold products that is misused?

Answer 6

Dextromethorphan or pseudoephedrine

Question 7

What is the treatment for alcohol abuse?

Answer 7

Inpatient, Outpatient, Disulfum, patient becomes violently sick when they drink alcohol and are on this

Question 8

What is the treatment for opioid misuse?

Answer 8

Naloxone eg. Narcan

Question 9

What misuse causes euphoria/relaxation?

Answer 9

Promethazine-codeine, it’s in cough and cold products