one of our previous courses, we have reviewed important concepts aligned with substance abuse disorders. As a future LPN
Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2021 10:38 am
one of our previous courses, we have reviewed important concepts aligned with substance abuse disorders. As a future LPN, you will be data collecting information on patient's with a substance use disorder. It is important to identify signs and symptoms of euphoria and withdrawal. We will limit this discussion to opioid and alcohol substance disorders.
Initial Response:
What are some observable signs and symptoms of alcohol abuse?
How does alcoholism impact various body systems? Consider the Central Nervous System, Gastrointestinal System, and the Cardiovascular System.
What are some observable signs and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal? What are complications that can occur from alcohol withdrawal? Please consider conditions that can occur due to not having an alcoholic drink.
Please review the CIWA calculator, as this is a tool to data collect withdrawal symptoms of alcohol in the inpatient setting. After using this resource, what have you learned? See link: https://www.mdcalc.com/ciwa-ar-alcohol-withdrawal
Secondary Response:
What are some observable signs and symptoms of opioid abuse? Some one experiencing a euphoria, what would you expect to see?
How does opioid abuse impact various body systems? Consider the Central Nervous System, Respiratory System, and the Cardiovascular System.
What are some observable signs and symptoms of opioid withdrawal? What are complications that can occur from opioid withdrawal?
Please review the COWS calculator, as this is a tool to data collect withdrawal symptoms of opioids in the inpatient setting. After using this resource, what have you learned? See link: https://www.mdcalc.com/cows-score-opiate-withdrawal
Initial Response:
What are some observable signs and symptoms of alcohol abuse?
How does alcoholism impact various body systems? Consider the Central Nervous System, Gastrointestinal System, and the Cardiovascular System.
What are some observable signs and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal? What are complications that can occur from alcohol withdrawal? Please consider conditions that can occur due to not having an alcoholic drink.
Please review the CIWA calculator, as this is a tool to data collect withdrawal symptoms of alcohol in the inpatient setting. After using this resource, what have you learned? See link: https://www.mdcalc.com/ciwa-ar-alcohol-withdrawal
Secondary Response:
What are some observable signs and symptoms of opioid abuse? Some one experiencing a euphoria, what would you expect to see?
How does opioid abuse impact various body systems? Consider the Central Nervous System, Respiratory System, and the Cardiovascular System.
What are some observable signs and symptoms of opioid withdrawal? What are complications that can occur from opioid withdrawal?
Please review the COWS calculator, as this is a tool to data collect withdrawal symptoms of opioids in the inpatient setting. After using this resource, what have you learned? See link: https://www.mdcalc.com/cows-score-opiate-withdrawal