Tobacco use disorder — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: Which \u03bc-opioid antagonist is used to help reduce cravings for alcohol and prevent relapse in opioid use disorder?

Answer: Naltrexone

Extra: Naltrexone is a long-acting \u03bc-opioid receptor antagonist. It is used in the management of: 1. **Alcohol use disorder**: Reduces cravings and the positive reinforcement of drinking. 2. **Opioid use disorder**: Used for relapse prevention after detoxification. (Note: Naloxone is used for acute overdose due to its short half-life).

Flashcard 2: What is the treatment for alcohol withdrawal? _____

Answer: Benzodiazepines

Flashcard 3: Neuro/PsychDo benzodiazepines have addictive potential? _____

Answer: Yes

Flashcard 4: Non-specific symptoms of _____ withdrawal (stimulant or depressant) include anxiety, tremor, insomnia, and seizures

Answer: depressant

Flashcard 5: Treatment for disruptive mood dysregulation disorder includes psychostimulants, antipsychotics, and _____

Answer: CBT

Flashcard 6: _____ disorders include panic disorder, phobias, generalized anxiety disorder, and selective mutism

Answer: Anxiety

Flashcard 7: Marijuana withdrawal may cause irritability, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and _____ appetite

Answer: decreased

Flashcard 8: What symptoms of alcohol withdrawal occur during the 3 - 36 hour time period?

Answer: Minor withdrawal symptoms (e.g., tremulousness, anxiety, insomnia, GI upset) and potentially withdrawal seizures.

Extra: **Alcohol Withdrawal Timeline:** - **6-24 hours:** Minor symptoms (anxiety, insomnia, tremors, palpitations, GI upset). - **6-48 hours:** Withdrawal seizures (generalized tonic-clonic). - **12-48 hours:** Alcoholic hallucinosis (stable vitals). - **48-96 hours:** Delirium tremens (altered mental status, autonomic instability).

Flashcard 9: What emotional states are most associated with the nucleus accumbens?

Answer: reward, pleasure, addiction, fear mnemonic: accumulated rewards