Pathophysiology of the body ‘Substance abuse assessment’.
Order Description
Hi there, I’m a paramedic’s student and I have this subject talking about the pathophysiology of the body. However, I have this case study which includes four questions about Substance abuse also there is a description under each of them. Please reference at the end of the assignment for each question.
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Q1:
You are tasked to a patients with as suspected drug overdose. Please choose a drug and outline the expected signs and symptoms of the drug overdose. 50-100 words.
Identify the most important presenting signs and symptoms and assessment information that you need to adequately assess your patient.
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Q2:
Give 3 alternative street names for the drug?
Ex, Angel dust, magic mushrooms, Eeeee.
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Q3:
Explain the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of the drug? 300-500 words
-How the drug is absorbed, moves through the body and the physiological effects that it has.
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Q4:
Discuss the implications for paramedic practice. 100-300 words
EG. Safety for the paramedic and the patient. Drug reversing agents Complications from Severe hypertension etc…..
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Important Note:
The implications for paramedic practice which is question 4 you must use one of the Australian clinical practice guidelines CPGs such as South Australia Ambulance service SAAS.