Psychiatry Factoids
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
1. Opiates
SYMPTOMS OF INTOXICATION
Miosis
Pruritus
Bradycardia
Constipation
Anorexia
Decreased libido
Slurred speech
Impaired attention/concentration
Impaired memory
SYMPTOMS OF WITHDRAWAL
Pupillary dilation
Piloerection
Sweating
Diarrhea
Yawning
Lacrimation
Rhinorrhea
Insomnia
2. Amphetamines and Cocaine
SYMPTOMS OF INTOXICATION
Mydriasis
Halitosis
Impotence
Delirium
Seizures
SYMPTOMS OF WITHDRAWAL
Dysphoria
Fatigue
Insomnia
Agitation
Craving
3. Benzodiazepines
SYMPTOMS OF INTOXICATION
Sedation
Slurred speech
Incoordination
Unsteady gait
Impaired memory or attention
Central nervous system depression
Respiratory depression
SYMPTOMS OF WITHDRAWAL
Nausea and vomiting
Autonomic hyperactivity
Anxiety
Tremor
Hyperreflexes
Insomnia
Seizures
4. Phencyclidine (PCP)
SYMPTOMS OF INTOXICATION
Mydriasis
Ataxia
Downbeating nystagmus
Hyperacusis
Seizures
Agitation
Aggression
5. Hydrocarbons
SYMPTOMS OF INTOXICATION
Odor on breath
Tachycardia
Ventricular tachycardia
6. Belladonna Alkaloids
SYMPTOMS OF INTOXICATION
Mydriasis
Hypertension
Dry mouth
Urinary retention
7. Gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB)
SYMPTOMS OF INTOXICATION
Bradycardia
Hypothermia
Coma (resolves rapidly with prompt return to alertness)
Amnesia of recent events
8. Hallucinogens
SYMPTOMS OF INTOXICATION
Mydriasis
Ataxia
Table 30.1. Typical Antipsychotics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Table 30.2. Atypical Antipsychotics
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