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HOSA Forensic Medicine 2024 Test. what is forensic science? - ANSWER application of medical knowledge to investigation of crime, particularly in establishing causes of injury or death what are opioids? (downers) - ANSWER analgesic and central nervous system depressant effects; euphoria or a sense of well-being what are stimulants? (uppers) - ANSWER increase mental alertness and focus; enhance physical energy; cause excitation by influencing brain chemicals; euphoria what are amphetamin...

IC&RC Latest Update (2023/2024) Already Graded A Disorganization A state of impaired and inefficient emotional organization resulting from a person's inability to cope with internal conflicts and external reality. Downers Depressants, Barbiturates, tranquilizers, and alcohol, that depress the central nervous system, often used to bring on a more relaxed state of mind. Reduced rate of the pulse and breathing. Lower skin temp. Pupils constrict and are pin point size. Slurred speech. Muscles are ...

WGU - C458 - Health, Wellness and Fitness Questions and Answers Already Passed Amphetamines - Answer ️️ -Uppers, stimulants. Legitimate and useful medical applications, but often abused. Example Ritalin for ADHD. Adderall for obesity, ADHD and narcolepsy. Ecstasy - Answer ️️ -MDMA. Club drug often used at all night dance parties (raves). Stimulant that increases heart rate and blood pressure and can lead to heart or kidney failure; regular use produces long-lasting, perhaps permane...

CADC Exam Prep Ch 1 (Addiction Counselor's Desk Reference) || Questions & Answers (Graded A+) CADC Exam Prep Ch 1 (Addiction Counselor's Desk Reference) || Questions & Answers (Graded A+) Opiates - ANSWER - A category of psychoactive drugs that are chemically similar to morphine and have strong pain-relieving properties. - Opiates cross into blood-brain barrier to produce a rush/feelings of euphoria. - Significant respiratory complications, death, cardiac depression. - Physical dep...

Uppers - CNS Stimulants: cocaine, amphetamines & meth, caffeine, nicotine Downers - CNS Depressants: alcohol, benzos, barbituates, opiates, sedative- hypnotics, muscle relaxants, antihistamines

SBIRT acronym - Answer-Screening Brief Intervention Referral to Treatment Substance - Answer-refers to a wide array of different chemical substances, that when ingested, injected or inhaled can cause "psychoactive effects" - physical and/or psychological effects to the body Major Psychoactive Substances - Answer-methamphetamine, tobacco, club drugs, hallucinogens, heroin, inhalants, marijuana, cocaine, and prescriptions medication Depressants (3 categories of psychoactive subs...

The number one psychological problem in abuse is what? - Answer-Denial Denial - Answer-Refusal to accept the reality of a problem How do you treat denial? - Answer-Confront it by pointing out to the person the difference between what they say and what they do Aggression vs. Confrontation - Answer-Aggression attacks the person Confrontation attacks the problem NEVER attack a person - Answer-Use "I" statements instead of "you" 5 Stages of Grief & Loss - Answer-Denial Anger Bargaining ...

Mark Klimek NCLEX Review 2 | 250 Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Latest Update | Verified Acidosis: Ph goes down: everything goes down except ____ goes up. Hyporeflexia, lethergy, _____, etc. "As Ph goes down so goes my pt" Respiratory ____ can occur - potassium, bradycardia, arrest Alkalosis: ph goes up: everything goes _____ except potassium goes down. Can cease and ______. - up, aspirate Kusmals: "Mac Kusmal" (someones name) MAC= metabolic ______ - acidosis ABG's: first thing y...

Uppers, Downers, All Arounders, 7th Edition Latest 2030 Uppers, Downers, All Arounders, 7th Edition – Instructors Manual Chapter 1 – History Chapter Overview The first part of this chapter provides a historical survey of the pharmacologic and political influences on the use of psychoactive substances and compulsive behaviors in all civilizations. The second part presents a system for classifying these psychoactive substances along with major legislation impacting use of drugs and tr...

WGU - C458 - Health, Wellness and Fitness Questions and Answers Already Passed Amphetamines - Answer ️️ -Uppers, stimulants. Legitimate and useful medical applications, but often abused. Example Ritalin for ADHD. Adderall for obesity, ADHD and narcolepsy. Ecstasy - Answer ️️ -MDMA. Club drug often used at all night dance parties (raves). Stimulant that increases heart rate and blood pressure and can lead to heart or kidney failure; regular use produces long-lasting, perhaps permane...