NRS 316 Population Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan
NRS 316 LATEST FINAL EXAM 2026-27
UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND |100%
ACCURATE GRADED A| SOLVED|UPDATED
what to monitor/ how to respond to caution: chronic respiratory issues? (benzodiazepines)
monitor: respiratory function, caution with multiple types of CNS depressants (alcohol, opioids)
response: hold and notify provider
what to monitor/ how to respond to contraindication in pregnancy? (benzodiazepines)
monitor: increased risk of congenital malformations in first trimester and cause CNS depression in
neonate if used near term
response: hold if drug is patient is pregnant, notify provider
what are the long term side effects of benzodiazepines?
dependence
suddenly stopping can cause fatal seizures
what are the immediate side effects of benzodiazepines?
drowsiness and sedation
feeling of calmness
confusion
blackouts
blurred vision
dizziness
shallow breathing
decreased HR
overdose
loss of balance and coordination
what is the assessment before giving benzodiazepines?
, NRS 316 Population Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan
vital signs
labs: blood alcohol level, AST, ALT
allergies
other substance use
what is Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Treatment for opioid use disorder combining the use of medications (methadone, buprenorphine,
or naltrexone) with counseling and behavioral therapies.
what is the mechanism of action of disulfiram?
irreversibly inhibits the enzyme acetaldehyde dehydrogenase: causing toxic acetaldehyde build up
in the blood
interferes with the metabolism of alcohol- unpleasant effects to the patient if they use alcohol
what is the primary symptom target of disulfiram?
discourages drinking due to side effects
little to no side effects at therapeutic doses: side effects when combined with alcohol ingestion
what are the disulfiram alcohol reactions?
headache, palpitations, blurred vision, dyspnea
what are the adverse outcomes of disulfiram?
palpitations, hypotension, flushing, sweating, headache/ blurred vision, N/V
what to monitor/ how to respond to palpitations, hypotension, flushing, sweating?
(disulfiram)
monitorL vital signs
response: PT education about potential interactions when exposed to alcohol
avoid: all products containing alcohol: cough syrups, mouthwashes, liquid vitamins, topical
products containing alcohol
NRS 316 LATEST FINAL EXAM 2026-27
UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND |100%
ACCURATE GRADED A| SOLVED|UPDATED
what to monitor/ how to respond to caution: chronic respiratory issues? (benzodiazepines)
monitor: respiratory function, caution with multiple types of CNS depressants (alcohol, opioids)
response: hold and notify provider
what to monitor/ how to respond to contraindication in pregnancy? (benzodiazepines)
monitor: increased risk of congenital malformations in first trimester and cause CNS depression in
neonate if used near term
response: hold if drug is patient is pregnant, notify provider
what are the long term side effects of benzodiazepines?
dependence
suddenly stopping can cause fatal seizures
what are the immediate side effects of benzodiazepines?
drowsiness and sedation
feeling of calmness
confusion
blackouts
blurred vision
dizziness
shallow breathing
decreased HR
overdose
loss of balance and coordination
what is the assessment before giving benzodiazepines?
, NRS 316 Population Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan
vital signs
labs: blood alcohol level, AST, ALT
allergies
other substance use
what is Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Treatment for opioid use disorder combining the use of medications (methadone, buprenorphine,
or naltrexone) with counseling and behavioral therapies.
what is the mechanism of action of disulfiram?
irreversibly inhibits the enzyme acetaldehyde dehydrogenase: causing toxic acetaldehyde build up
in the blood
interferes with the metabolism of alcohol- unpleasant effects to the patient if they use alcohol
what is the primary symptom target of disulfiram?
discourages drinking due to side effects
little to no side effects at therapeutic doses: side effects when combined with alcohol ingestion
what are the disulfiram alcohol reactions?
headache, palpitations, blurred vision, dyspnea
what are the adverse outcomes of disulfiram?
palpitations, hypotension, flushing, sweating, headache/ blurred vision, N/V
what to monitor/ how to respond to palpitations, hypotension, flushing, sweating?
(disulfiram)
monitorL vital signs
response: PT education about potential interactions when exposed to alcohol
avoid: all products containing alcohol: cough syrups, mouthwashes, liquid vitamins, topical
products containing alcohol
