Assessment and Treatment for Overdose

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What is the purpose of detoxification in the context of substance abuse?

  • To administer antidotes to reverse opioid overdose
  • To manage acute intoxication and withdrawal by clearing toxins from the body (correct)
  • To monitor the condition of the person who has overdosed
  • To conduct blood tests and physical examinations

What factors determine the treatment for overdose?

  • Location where the overdose occurred and time of day
  • Age, gender, and social status of the person
  • Ethnicity, religious beliefs, and family history
  • Type of drug taken, dose, method of intake, and resulting effects on the person (correct)

What is a potential method for removing drugs from the body in case of an overdose?

  • Performing gastric lavage
  • Applying a cold compress
  • Using activated charcoal (correct)
  • Administering a psychological review

When might a person who has overdosed be admitted to the hospital?

<p>If their problem is serious or requires special care (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does drug detoxification seek to minimize?

<p>The physical harm caused by substance abuse (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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