CARN-AP Exam Questions and Correct Answers 100% Verified Graded A+
One of the most common adverse effects seen in patients with ______ alcoholism is alcoholic
neuropathy. - chronic
Sensory symptoms often present _____ in alcoholic neuropathy. The first clue may be _____ on
the soles followed by dysesthesia on the feet. - early
numbness
Activation of the sympathetic system by LSD causes:
- _______ blood pressure
- piloerection
- _____cardia
- __________ body temperature
- pupillary _______ - elevated
tachy
elevated
dilation
________- is known to cause vivid hallucinations with bright colors and geometric objects. -
LSD
Flashbacks are associated with ______ use - LSD
,A 25-year-old female is being admitted to a residential treatment facility for alcohol use disorder.
Her last drink was 12 hours ago. On admission, medication reconciliation is performed and it is
discovered she is taking bupropion for smoking cessation, sertraline for depression, and
ibuprofen as needed for headaches. Which of the following is the most appropriate
recommendation regarding the patient's medications at this time? - Discontinue bupropion
only.
Bupropion can only be administered _____
Injection of dissolved bupropion can result in ____ and death - orally.
seizure
Bupropion should be used with caution in patients with: - - CVD
- HTN
- CAD
Cognitive-behavioral groups are useful for changing what? - beliefs and perceptions
This questionnaire is an introspective self-report questionnaire claiming to indicate psychological
preferences in how people make decisions and perceive the world around them. - The
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) assessment
Routine urine screens do not detect
- ______ cannabinoids
- _______
,- _______
- chemical variants of ______
- _____ - synthetic
MDMA
ecstasy
opioids
PCP
Positive drug screens in patients without clinical symptoms may reflect the detection of
________ and previous use - metabolites
What is the name of an acute neurological condition characterized by a clinical triad of:
1. ophthalmoparesis with nystagmus
2. gait ataxia
3. confusion - Wernicke encephalopathy (WE)
The areas of the brain most often affected by Wernicke Korsakoff syndrome are where? -
1. thalamus
2. mammillary bodies
3. corpus callosum
The individual with Wernicke Korsakoff syndrome will usually present with ocular disturbances
which may include: - - diplopia
, - painless vision loss
- strabismus
What causes Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome? - thiamine deficiency
Korsakoff's syndrome is the reversible stage of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
T or F - False; irreversible
Korsokoff's Syndrome- an alcohol related disorder marked by extreme ________ and _______
impairment
________ is a fundamental neuropsychiatric symptom of the disorder - confusion
memory
apathy
To start methadone treatment, the patient must be on opioids for at least ___ months, unless
what? - 12
Pregnancy is an exception to this criteria, even if the use of opioids is less than a year.
What is the maximum dose of methadone for the worst withdrawal symptoms?
One of the most common adverse effects seen in patients with ______ alcoholism is alcoholic
neuropathy. - chronic
Sensory symptoms often present _____ in alcoholic neuropathy. The first clue may be _____ on
the soles followed by dysesthesia on the feet. - early
numbness
Activation of the sympathetic system by LSD causes:
- _______ blood pressure
- piloerection
- _____cardia
- __________ body temperature
- pupillary _______ - elevated
tachy
elevated
dilation
________- is known to cause vivid hallucinations with bright colors and geometric objects. -
LSD
Flashbacks are associated with ______ use - LSD
,A 25-year-old female is being admitted to a residential treatment facility for alcohol use disorder.
Her last drink was 12 hours ago. On admission, medication reconciliation is performed and it is
discovered she is taking bupropion for smoking cessation, sertraline for depression, and
ibuprofen as needed for headaches. Which of the following is the most appropriate
recommendation regarding the patient's medications at this time? - Discontinue bupropion
only.
Bupropion can only be administered _____
Injection of dissolved bupropion can result in ____ and death - orally.
seizure
Bupropion should be used with caution in patients with: - - CVD
- HTN
- CAD
Cognitive-behavioral groups are useful for changing what? - beliefs and perceptions
This questionnaire is an introspective self-report questionnaire claiming to indicate psychological
preferences in how people make decisions and perceive the world around them. - The
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) assessment
Routine urine screens do not detect
- ______ cannabinoids
- _______
,- _______
- chemical variants of ______
- _____ - synthetic
MDMA
ecstasy
opioids
PCP
Positive drug screens in patients without clinical symptoms may reflect the detection of
________ and previous use - metabolites
What is the name of an acute neurological condition characterized by a clinical triad of:
1. ophthalmoparesis with nystagmus
2. gait ataxia
3. confusion - Wernicke encephalopathy (WE)
The areas of the brain most often affected by Wernicke Korsakoff syndrome are where? -
1. thalamus
2. mammillary bodies
3. corpus callosum
The individual with Wernicke Korsakoff syndrome will usually present with ocular disturbances
which may include: - - diplopia
, - painless vision loss
- strabismus
What causes Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome? - thiamine deficiency
Korsakoff's syndrome is the reversible stage of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
T or F - False; irreversible
Korsokoff's Syndrome- an alcohol related disorder marked by extreme ________ and _______
impairment
________ is a fundamental neuropsychiatric symptom of the disorder - confusion
memory
apathy
To start methadone treatment, the patient must be on opioids for at least ___ months, unless
what? - 12
Pregnancy is an exception to this criteria, even if the use of opioids is less than a year.
What is the maximum dose of methadone for the worst withdrawal symptoms?
