Term
| Phencyclidine Hydrocloride (PCP) Intoxication |
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Definition
Belligerence, psychosis, violence, impulsiveness, fever, tachycardia, horizontal AND vertical nystagmus, ataxia, and delirium. Can induce paranoia and Hallucinations
Tx: Benzodiazepines |
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Term
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Definition
euphoria, tachycardia, pupillary dilation (mydriasis), hypertension, hallucinations (including tactile), paranoid ideations, angina, sudden cardiac death, Impaired judgement, twitching tremors
Tx: Benzodiazepines and Neuroleptic (e.g. Haloperidol) |
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Term
| Amphetamines Intoxication |
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Definition
| hypertension, pupillary dilation, fever, euphoria, prolonged wakefulness, hallucinations, delusions, and dry mouth |
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Term
Lysergic Acid Diethylamide Intoxication
(LSD) |
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Definition
| anxiety, depression, pupillary dilation, flashbacks, visual hallucinations, delusions, and leads to severe paranoia |
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Term
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Definition
pupillary constriction, constipation, CNS depression, nausea, vomiting, seizures, respiratory depression
Tx: Naloxone, naltrexone |
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Term
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Definition
| causes vasodilation and increases the risk for hypothermia, hypoglycemia due to reduction of the metabolites involved in gluconeogenesis |
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Term
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Definition
| euphora, paranoid delusions, "the munchies", dry mouth and hallucinations |
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Term
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Definition
| suicidality, malaise, and severe psychological craving |
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