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Mu opiates can cause manic or hypomanic reactions in patients with Bipolar disorder - see
Mood-Elevating Effects of Opioid Analgesics in Patients With Bipolar DisorderCharles B. Schaffer; Thomas E. Nordahl; Linda C. Schaffer; Jeanne Howe
The Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences 2007;19:449-452.
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How do opiates induce sleep?
Opiates induce sleep primarily by binding to opioid receptors in the brain, which modulates pain perception and promotes relaxation. This action leads to the release of neurotransmitters that can enhance feelings of calmness and drowsiness. Additionally, opiates can suppress the activity of certain brain regions involved in wakefulness, further facilitating the onset of sleep. However, while they may initially induce sleep, opiates can disrupt normal sleep architecture and lead to poor sleep quality over time.
What happens when a bipolar man uses crack cocaine and marijuana?
Marihuana might worse the symptoms, as it has dissociative effects, and probably will induce a paranoid and depressive momentum in the user.
Would 200 milligrams of morphine taken orally be likely to induce death?
Unless one had a very high tolerance for opiates, such a dose would be more than enough to cause death.
Is there a difference between methamphetamine's from opiates?
Yes, there is a significant difference between methamphetamine and opiates. Methamphetamine is a powerful stimulant that affects the central nervous system, increasing alertness, energy, and euphoria. In contrast, opiates, which include drugs like morphine and heroin, are depressants that primarily relieve pain and can induce feelings of relaxation and sedation. These two classes of drugs have distinct chemical structures, effects on the body, and potential for addiction.
What is the first and most important procedure to do when a patient swallows poison?
Call medics; have the person drink milk; try to induce vomitting.
What is it called when a patient may consume a lot of food at meals and then induce vomiting or tak laxtives so the food does not have a chance to digest?
Bulimia?
Why ask a patient if they have a history of seizures?
Many medications and medical treatments can induce seizures or negitively affect those people with a history of seizures.
What takes place in sleep endoscopy?
In this procedure, the patient is given a medication (midazolam) to induce sleep. His or her throat and nasal passages are then examined with a flexible laryngoscope.
Is a medication used to induce anesthesia?
Sometimes. When we have to do something and the patient would feel pain, we often give them an anesthetic so they don't feel it.
What does moderate conscious sedation mean?
Moderate conscious sedation means that the patient has received narcotic medications to induce pain control and possibly relaxation. Because the sedation is "moderate conscious" the patient is awake an able to respond to commands.
What is a Coombs' test?
An indirect Coombs' test looks for antibodies to someone else's red blood cells in the patient's serum
What does a doctor do to make a patient unconscious?
To make a patient unconscious, a doctor typically administers anesthetics, which are medications specifically designed to induce unconsciousness or sedation. This is commonly done during surgical procedures to ensure the patient does not feel pain or experience awareness. Anesthetics can be delivered through inhalation or intravenous injection, and the process is carefully monitored by an anesthesiologist to ensure the patient's safety and comfort.
