Drugs to Treat Addiction Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• naltrexone : no tricks. this drug suppresses cravings of alcohol. also treats opioid addiction by blocking opioid receptors. risk for suicide.
• buproprion : first line of defense in treating nicotine addiction. risk for si.
• atenolol : its a perfect 10 and treats alcohol addiction
• buprenorphine : considered safer than methadone when treating opioid addiction.
• benzodiazepines : first line of defense in treating alcohol addiction
• clonidine : may become hyperglycemic when taking this drug to treat opioid addiction.
• flumazenil : reversal agent for benzodiazepine used to treat alcohol addiction
• grapefruit : avoid this when taking carbamazepine.
• naloxone : reveres opioid overdose.
• carbamazepine : used to treat alcohol addiction. may cause stevens-johnson or blood dyscrasias
• propranolol : not only does this drug help people with heart disease, it also helps treat alcohol addiction
• banana _ bag : iv fluids containing vitamins and minerals given to patients with alcohol addiction
• disulfiram : makes you nauseous if you drink alcohol
• six _ : nicotine gum is limited to _ months?
• seizure : patients going through withdrawal are at risk for this