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AddictoQuiz

Laughing Gas

In this module, you will progress step by step through a series of interactive quizzes designed to strengthen your knowledge and clinical awareness about nitrous oxide. Each unit focuses on a key aspect of this increasingly relevant substance – from its pharmacology and clinical effects to diagnostic strategies, and  treatment.

Along the way, you will encounter different types of questions. By the end of the module, you will have consolidated your understanding of nitrous oxide misuse, its health risks, and evidence-based approaches to management.

This section provides a selection of diverse resources intended to support your preparation for and completion of the quiz. The materials may include scientific articles, official reports, practice guidelines, and other relevant documents offering complementary perspectives. Engaging with these resources prior to or during the quiz will help you deepen your understanding of the subject matter, strengthen your analytical approach, and enhance the overall quality of your learning process.

Nitrous Oxide Abuse: Clinical Outcomes, Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, Toxicity and Impact on Metabolism

Gernez E, Lee GR, Niguet JP, Zerimech F, Bennis A, Grzych G. Toxics. 2023;11(12):962.

Tackling the growing burden of nitrous oxide-induced public health harms

Zaloum SA, Mair D, Paris A, Smith LJ, Patyjewicz M, Onen BL, Noyce AJ. Lancet Public Health. 2025;10:e257–e263.

A Systematic Review of Recreational Nitrous Oxide Use: Implications for Policy, Service Delivery and Individuals

Allan J, Cameron J, Bruno J. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022;19(18):11567.

Diagnosis and management of toxicity associated with the recreational use of nitrous oxide

De Halleux C, Juurlink DN. CMAJ. 2023;195(32):E1075–E1081.

Nangs, balloons and crackers: Recreational nitrous oxide neurotoxicity

Evans EB, Evans MRB. Aust J Gen Pract. 2021;50(11):834–838.

Trenddroge Lachgas (Distickstoffmonoxid, N2O) und die Abhängigkeitskriterien nach ICD-10

Diesing D, Neu P. Nervenarzt. 2025;96:284–289.

CME Certificate

You can download the continuing education certificate here and open it with the password.
You can then enter your name and save or print the certificate.

 

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