inhalant-related disorders unless otherwise indicated, the answers are from dsm-iv-tr, p 257-264 or...
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Inhalant-related disorders
Unless otherwise indicated, the answers are from DSM-IV-TR, p 257-264 or American J on
Addictions, 10:79-94, 2001.As of 12Sep08.
Inhalants - NOS
Q. What inhalants are placed by DSM in the “NOS” category of substance-related disorder rather than “Inhalant-related disorders”?
Intoxication - 1
Ans.
1. Dizziness
2. Nystagmus
3. Incoordination
4. Slurred speech
5. Unsteady gait
6. lethargy
Intoxication - 2
7] depressed reflexes
8] psychomotor retardation
9] tremor
10] muscle weakness
11] blurred vision
12] stupor
13] euphoria
Huffing
Ans. Soaking a rage with an inhalant and applying it to the mouth and nose and inhaling the vapors.
Found
Ans. The examiner’s questions are likely to include one of the following:
-- cleaners-- typewriter correction fluid-- spray-can propellants-- glue-- solvents-- gasoline-- paint thinners
Neurological findings
Q. Speaking generally, chronic use of inhalants can lead to what neurological findings?