CARN COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT 2026
TESTED QUESTIONS
◉ What medications can be used to treat alcoholic seizure Answer:
Diazepam, phenobarbital, and carbamazepine
◉ Bupropion is contraindicated in patients with a history of _______
or ______ because purging behaviors disturb electrolytes and lower
the seizure threshold. Answer: bulimia, seizures
◉ In individuals with binge eating disorder, neuroimaging studies
showed _________ in the medial orbitofrontal cortex and hypoactivity
in the ___________network. Answer: hyperactivity
prefrontal
◉ MDMA
It primarily acts to increase the overall concentration of what 3 NT
within the synaptic cleft.
MDMA inhibits the re-uptake of ________ and_______leading to
increased levels. Answer: NE, dopamine, and serotonin
serotonin/dopamine
,◉ Fluoxetine carries the risk of ________ syndrome if combined with
other substances that also increase serotonin levels (MDMA).
Answer: serotonin
◉ MDMA
sympathomimetic arousal,_________ enhancement, feelings of
euphoria, and emotional closeness to others. Other effects include
nausea, trismus, and _______ Answer: sensual,bruxism
◉ In terms of Nicotine treatment Bupropion (Wellbutrin) is what
kind of receptor ? Answer: a non-competitive nicotinic receptor
antagonist
◉ When should bupropion be started? Answer: 10-14 days before
quitting
◉ Which FDA approve medication for tobacco cessation can lead to
weight loss? Answer: Bupropion
◉ Weight gain is a side effect of __________, another smoking cessation
medication. Answer: nortriptyline
, ◉ _______ is no longer recommended for AUD as its physical effects
deter patients from using this medication. Answer: Disulfiram
◉ _______ is an opioid antagonist used to treat AUD and OUD Answer:
Naltrexone
◉ Methamphetamine is a full agonist of ________ _______ ________ _______
(TAAR1). Answer: trace amine-associated receptors
◉ _________ should be used with caution in patients who smoke
marijuana as interaction with THC can cause QT prolongation.
Answer: Azithromycin
◉ Diluents such as vitamin __ in THC containing vaping products
have been implicated in the pulmonary injury seen in these patients.
Answer: E
◉ Current literature reports that clinical improvement has primarily
been noted in pts who vape, mostly after administering _____-dose
steroids Answer: high
◉ _________ at times is not recommended for OUD because of the high
risk of lethal overdose. Answer: Methadone
TESTED QUESTIONS
◉ What medications can be used to treat alcoholic seizure Answer:
Diazepam, phenobarbital, and carbamazepine
◉ Bupropion is contraindicated in patients with a history of _______
or ______ because purging behaviors disturb electrolytes and lower
the seizure threshold. Answer: bulimia, seizures
◉ In individuals with binge eating disorder, neuroimaging studies
showed _________ in the medial orbitofrontal cortex and hypoactivity
in the ___________network. Answer: hyperactivity
prefrontal
◉ MDMA
It primarily acts to increase the overall concentration of what 3 NT
within the synaptic cleft.
MDMA inhibits the re-uptake of ________ and_______leading to
increased levels. Answer: NE, dopamine, and serotonin
serotonin/dopamine
,◉ Fluoxetine carries the risk of ________ syndrome if combined with
other substances that also increase serotonin levels (MDMA).
Answer: serotonin
◉ MDMA
sympathomimetic arousal,_________ enhancement, feelings of
euphoria, and emotional closeness to others. Other effects include
nausea, trismus, and _______ Answer: sensual,bruxism
◉ In terms of Nicotine treatment Bupropion (Wellbutrin) is what
kind of receptor ? Answer: a non-competitive nicotinic receptor
antagonist
◉ When should bupropion be started? Answer: 10-14 days before
quitting
◉ Which FDA approve medication for tobacco cessation can lead to
weight loss? Answer: Bupropion
◉ Weight gain is a side effect of __________, another smoking cessation
medication. Answer: nortriptyline
, ◉ _______ is no longer recommended for AUD as its physical effects
deter patients from using this medication. Answer: Disulfiram
◉ _______ is an opioid antagonist used to treat AUD and OUD Answer:
Naltrexone
◉ Methamphetamine is a full agonist of ________ _______ ________ _______
(TAAR1). Answer: trace amine-associated receptors
◉ _________ should be used with caution in patients who smoke
marijuana as interaction with THC can cause QT prolongation.
Answer: Azithromycin
◉ Diluents such as vitamin __ in THC containing vaping products
have been implicated in the pulmonary injury seen in these patients.
Answer: E
◉ Current literature reports that clinical improvement has primarily
been noted in pts who vape, mostly after administering _____-dose
steroids Answer: high
◉ _________ at times is not recommended for OUD because of the high
risk of lethal overdose. Answer: Methadone
