(^548) Medical-Surgical Nursing Demystified
- Respiratory depression
- Euphoria
- Tremors
- Hallucinations
- Paranoia
- Tachycardia
- Benzodiazepines/barbiturates [Rohypnol, GHB (hydroxybutyrate G)]:
- Hypotension
- Sedation
- Confusion
- Cramps
- Dissociative anesthetics [PCP (phencyclidine), ketamine]:
- Impairs memory
- Aggression
- Depression
- Dyspnea
- Hallucinogenics (LSD, mescaline):
- Hallucinations
- Tachycardia
- Delusions
- Paranoia
- Inhalants (aerosols, solvents, gasoline, lighter fluid, paint thinners, cleaning
fluids): - Euphoria
- Confusion
- Hallucinations
- Memory loss
- Vomiting
INTERPRETING TEST RESULTS
For alcoholism, several screening tests are available to assess for dependency. The
CAGE screening test is commonly used: