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CNS Depressants will reflect the following in the eyes.
HGN
VGN
Lack of Convergence
Pupil Size
Reaction to Light
Present
Present in High Doses
Present
Normal, but Soma and Quaaludes will dilate pupils
Slowed reation to light
CNS Depressants will cause the following symptoms in the circulatory system.
Pulse Rate
Blood Pressure
Body Temperature
Slow, except ETOH and Quaaludes may elevate pulse rate
Low blood pressure
Normal body temperature
CNS Depressants general indicators are:
Uncoordinated
Disoriented
Sluggish
Thick, Slurred Speech
Drunken-like Behavior
Gait Ataxia
Drowiness
Droopy Eyes
Fumbling
CNS Depressants methods of administration
Oral
Injected
CNS Depressants duration of effects.
1-16 hours (depending on the substance)
CNS Depressants overdose signs
Shallow breathing
Cold, clammy skin
Pupils dilated
Rapid, weak pulse
Coma
Author
lb911srb
ID
4927
Card Set
CNS Depressant
Description
Depressants, Indicators,
Updated
2010-01-24T09:14:03Z
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