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absent
Key "eye indicators" if a person is using STIMULANTS like methamphetamine,
amphetamine and ritalin are light sensitivity, difficulty focusing, and pupils that are slow
to react to light. Nystagmus is [ absent / present ].
present
"Eye indicators" of individuals who use DEPRESSANTS like alcohol, benzos and
barbiturates include pupils that are slow to react to light, bloodshot eyes and droopy
eyelids. Horizontal gaze nystagmus is [ absent / present ] .
harm reduction
Narcan, needle exchange, methadone, supervised injection sites and drug testing for
purity are all types of ____ (two words) strategies.
will not
The individual who supplies drugs and/or who proceeds to call 911 or to help someone
to seek emergency services during an overdose [ will / will not ] be prosecuted
according to Washington State Code-Good Samaritan Law.
change
According to Prochaska's Stages of ____, the nurse should attempt to meet the patient
where the patient is at and avoid shaming or blaming the patient for their unhealthy
behavior.
abstinence
Bevel Up is a documentary about a program that uses a harm reduction model. This
means they strive to decrease the adverse health, social and economic consequences
of drug use without requiring ____ from drug use.
Benzodiazepines (e.g. Ativan, Xanax, Lorazepam)
Which of these is not a CNS stimulant?
*Methamphetamine
*Amphetamine
*Benzodiazepines
*Ritalin
*Cocaine
Ritalin
Which of these is not a CNS depressant?
*Benzodiazepines (e.g. Rohypnol , date rape drug)
*Alcohol
*GHB (gamma hydroxy-butyrate)
*Ritalin
dopamine
, Methamphetamine is particularly addictive due to its effect of flooding the brain with
____, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure.
bugs (crank bugs)
Skin sores often develop on people who are using methamphetamine because the
release of the toxins from their skins results in itching from what is perceived as ____
under their skin.
saliva
Methamphetamine reduces the amount of ____ around the teeth resulting in tooth
decay and meth breath which smells like a junkyard. Meth users also tend to grind their
teeth and clench their jaws.
pinpoint
One "eye" sign that a person may be using narcotics (opioids) is the present of ____
pupils.
dilated
When a person uses a CNS depressant their pupils tend to be normal size, but when a
person uses a CNS stimulant their pupils tend to be ____.
smooth pursuit
An "eye indicator" that is common among people who use CNS depressants can be
observed by asking the person to follow your finger or a pen with their eyes. The person
is likely to have been using CNS depressants if they have what is called a lack of ____
(two words).
horizontal gaze
Lack of smooth pursuit, distinct nystagmus at maximum deviation, and onset of
nystagmus prior to 45 degrees are part of the ____ (two words) assessment.
anabolic-androgenic
Synthetic variations of the male sex hormone testosterone are called ____ (two-words)
steroids. The first part refers to "muscle building" and the second part refers to "increase
male sex characteristics." Gear, juice, roids and stackers are common names.
testicular
Anger, jealousy and even violence can be short-term side effects of using anabolic-
androgenic steroids. Liver damage, kidney problems, enlarged heart, impotence and
____ shrinkage may be long-term effects.
sports
The most common emergency visits for adolescents ages 12 - 17 is due to ____
injuries. Males are 2X more likely than females.
extreme
Skateboarding, snowboarding, mountain biking and Motocross are considered ____
sports.
high-contact
Football, basketball, baseball and soccer are considered ___ (two-words) sports.
helmet
The nurse knows that for individuals who are involved in high-contact or extreme sports,
anticipatory guidance should include the recommendation to use a ____ or other
protective gear.
PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)
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