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| Taking a drug for non medical purpose. |
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-taking too much of a drug
-giving drug to someone it was not prescribed for |
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-taking more than one drug for a desired effect.
-the overall result is not the desired effect. |
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| *What are 4 ways drugs/poisons enter the body? |
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1. ingestion- swallowing/eating
2. inhalation- nose -> lungs
3. absorption- through skin
4. injection- into skin |
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| Depressants make your breath rate, pulse rate, and blood pressure do what? |
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| Stimulants make your breathe rate, pulse rate, and blood pressure do what? |
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| Hallucinogens make your breath rate, pulse rate, and blood pressure do what? |
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| Alcohol is a _______________ and affects the higher reasoning of the brain |
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| Tranquilizers are used to treat what? |
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| binds to poison and deactivates |
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act as a laxative,
has other purposes |
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| When do you induce vomiting on a victim? |
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1. victim is conscious
2. poison is edible
(ex: poison berries) |
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| When do you NOT induce vomiting on a victim? |
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1. if victim is Unconscious
2. pregnant
3. poison is corrosive
4. victim has had prior surgeries |
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1. Primary survey + Poison control
a.survey the scene
b. determine responsiveness
c. 911/consent/Standard Universal Precautions
d. ABC
e. control bleeding
2. Induce/Dont induce vomiting
3. Bring in container and sample of vomit
4. Treat for shock and seek medical attention |
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-carbon monoxide
-silent killer
(open windows and ventilate) |
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If its:
chemical powder- brush off
liquid- flush wiht large amounts of waer until EMS takes over |
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| concerns with infant/ child/ elderly and people with weak immune system |
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1. Primary survey
2. apply constricting bind 2" above bite
3. immoblize
4. elevate bitten area
5. wash with soap and water (DO NOT apply ice)
6. Treat for shock and seek medical attention |
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