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5 stages of addiction - Answer✔1. First Use
2. Continued use
3. Tolerance
4. Dependence
5. Addiction
6% of U.S patients misuse their pain management prescriptions. Three common patient
populations affected are Cancer, MVA and __________ ________ - Answer✔Sickle Cell
This medication acts on the same opioid receptors as commonly abused opioids without
reaching a point of euphoria. Also being long acting it has been used for over 40 years in
countless patients quests towards recovery. - Answer✔Methadone
Which of these medications are used for treating alcohol abuse?
Acamprosate
Varenicline
Methadone
Bupropion - Answer✔Acamprosate
Which of these medications are used for tobacco disorder?
Acamprosate
Varenicline
Methadone
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Bupropion - Answer✔Varenicline
Bupropion
This substance is a full agonist of trace amine-associated receptors (TAAR1). Activation TAAR1
causes the increase of cAMP and inhibition of serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine
transporters. The inhibition of monoamine transporters causes the reuptake and metabolism of
catecholamines. - Answer✔Methamphetamine
The following are "_________ _______" for methamphetamine: meth, crystal meth, crystal,
speed, scootie, yellow powder, crank, ice, spoosh, glass, chalk, redneck cocaine, yellow barn,
Tina, and tick-tick. - Answer✔street names
Patients under the influence of methamphetamine can have the following signs or symptoms:
___________ appetite, nausea, psychosis, tachycardia, hypertension, ___________ body
temperature, panic attack, mydriasis, __________ sleep patterns, violent, bizarre, and erratic
behavior, hallucinations, irritability, seizures, and death from high doses. - Answer✔decreased
increased
disturbed
A 65-year-old female presents to the clinic to seek a re-prescription of her pain medication. She
had a motor vehicle collision (MVC) 8 months ago that left her with chronic neuralgia in
bilateral arms along with low back pain. She was prescribed oxycodone/acetaminophen
7.5/325 mg q6 hours. Her last scheduled refill was 20 days ago with a 30 day supply. She
returns early claiming she needed multiple dosages sooner than directed due to unmanaged
pain. Current vital signs are normal, but she is diaphoretic, tearing, restless, and occasionally
yawning. When the provider explains, controlled medications cannot be prescribed in this
manner, the patient states, "You don't understand. I need to feel normal. Without it, I feel
worse than I used to feel at baseline. Please!" What stage of addiction is the patient in and
what medication can be used to help her symptoms?
Choices:
1. Tolerance and acamprosate
2. Tolerance and - Answer✔Dependence and methadone
A patient presents to the emergency department with agitation, mydriasis, hypertension, and
tachycardia. He states that he snorted "some crystals" with friends and that he feels energetic
and anxious. He reports that his friends told him this is a treatment for weight loss and this is
the reason why he tried it. Which is true of the drug most likely used by this patient?
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Choices:
1. Partial agonist of trace amine-associated receptors (TAAR1)
2. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptor agonist
3. Full agonist of trace amine-associated receptors (TAAR1)
4. Full antagonist of dopamine receptors - Answer✔Full agonist of trace amine-associated
receptors (TAAR1)
A 35-year-old woman comes in for her wellness check-up. She has a 13-year-old son who is
going to be starting high school next year and often hear him and his friends discuss ways to
prepare for high school, so they fit in. The mother is concerned her son may use drugs as he
often talks about the partying. She wants to know what she can do it prepare him to avoid
smoking cannabis given its surge in popularity amongst youth. What is the most common
reason for marijuana use, amongst teenagers and young adults?
Choices:
1. Stress management
2. Experimentation
3. Social conformity
4. Pleasurable sensation - Answer✔Social conformity
A young adult patient is dropped off outside the emergency department by her friends, and
they drive off before any history can be obtained. The patient has altered mental status and
shows signs of intoxication. Sudden dorsiflexion of her ankle produces a rhythmic reproduction
of her ankle jerk reflex. Which of the following drugs did she most likely ingest?
Choices:
1. Alcohol
2. 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)
3. Phencyclidine
4. Cannabis - Answer✔3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)
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Several classes of common street drugs such as cocaine, ecstasy (MDMA), and amphetamines,
increase serotonin levels, which is part of what contributes to the pleasurable and addictive
aspects of their use, and also what can produce a __________ syndrome and __________. -
Answer✔serotonin
clonus
Psychiatric medications such as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI), selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitors (SSRI), serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRI), and tricyclic
antidepressants (TCA) manipulate serotonin levels to improve __________, but too much can
produce clonus as part of serotonin ____________. - Answer✔mood
syndrome
____________ nervous system depressants like alcohol and opiates can diminish deep tendon
__________ as opposed to producing clonus. - Answer✔Central
reflexes
A 66-year-old male was prescribed pain medication after a fracture followed by surgery 6
months ago. Since then, his primary care provider has noticed frequent visits to the office
asking for pain medication and multiple injuries justifying the use of it. Every time there are
different vague complaints, but that of pain is consistent. On his last visit, the primary care took
a firm stand and did not agree to continue prescribing the opioids. Today he visits in a restless
state. Which of the following do you suspect to see on history or physical exam in this patient?
Choices:
1. Constipation
2. Miosis
3. Dilated pupils
4. Bradycardia - Answer✔Dilated pupils
Opioid withdrawal onset varies with the type of opioid used. Heroin withdrawal begins in as
little as ___ hours, whereas methadone may take 2 to 3 _______. - Answer✔5
days
Opiod withdrawal symptoms may last days to weeks known as protracted abstinence
syndrome. Signs and symptoms of withdrawal include ___________ cramps, agitation, anxiety,
cravings, diarrhea, dilated pupils, high blood pressure, insomnia, goosebumps, muscle pains,
________ nose, shakiness, sneezing, sweating, tachycardia, and tearing. - Answer✔abdominal
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CARN Study Material Exam Questions With
Correct Answers 100% Verified.
5 stages of addiction - Answer✔1. First Use
2. Continued use
3. Tolerance
4. Dependence
5. Addiction
6% of U.S patients misuse their pain management prescriptions. Three common patient
populations affected are Cancer, MVA and __________ ________ - Answer✔Sickle Cell
This medication acts on the same opioid receptors as commonly abused opioids without
reaching a point of euphoria. Also being long acting it has been used for over 40 years in
countless patients quests towards recovery. - Answer✔Methadone
Which of these medications are used for treating alcohol abuse?
Acamprosate
Varenicline
Methadone
Bupropion - Answer✔Acamprosate
Which of these medications are used for tobacco disorder?
Acamprosate
Varenicline
Methadone
1
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Bupropion - Answer✔Varenicline
Bupropion
This substance is a full agonist of trace amine-associated receptors (TAAR1). Activation TAAR1
causes the increase of cAMP and inhibition of serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine
transporters. The inhibition of monoamine transporters causes the reuptake and metabolism of
catecholamines. - Answer✔Methamphetamine
The following are "_________ _______" for methamphetamine: meth, crystal meth, crystal,
speed, scootie, yellow powder, crank, ice, spoosh, glass, chalk, redneck cocaine, yellow barn,
Tina, and tick-tick. - Answer✔street names
Patients under the influence of methamphetamine can have the following signs or symptoms:
___________ appetite, nausea, psychosis, tachycardia, hypertension, ___________ body
temperature, panic attack, mydriasis, __________ sleep patterns, violent, bizarre, and erratic
behavior, hallucinations, irritability, seizures, and death from high doses. - Answer✔decreased
increased
disturbed
A 65-year-old female presents to the clinic to seek a re-prescription of her pain medication. She
had a motor vehicle collision (MVC) 8 months ago that left her with chronic neuralgia in
bilateral arms along with low back pain. She was prescribed oxycodone/acetaminophen
7.5/325 mg q6 hours. Her last scheduled refill was 20 days ago with a 30 day supply. She
returns early claiming she needed multiple dosages sooner than directed due to unmanaged
pain. Current vital signs are normal, but she is diaphoretic, tearing, restless, and occasionally
yawning. When the provider explains, controlled medications cannot be prescribed in this
manner, the patient states, "You don't understand. I need to feel normal. Without it, I feel
worse than I used to feel at baseline. Please!" What stage of addiction is the patient in and
what medication can be used to help her symptoms?
Choices:
1. Tolerance and acamprosate
2. Tolerance and - Answer✔Dependence and methadone
A patient presents to the emergency department with agitation, mydriasis, hypertension, and
tachycardia. He states that he snorted "some crystals" with friends and that he feels energetic
and anxious. He reports that his friends told him this is a treatment for weight loss and this is
the reason why he tried it. Which is true of the drug most likely used by this patient?
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Choices:
1. Partial agonist of trace amine-associated receptors (TAAR1)
2. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptor agonist
3. Full agonist of trace amine-associated receptors (TAAR1)
4. Full antagonist of dopamine receptors - Answer✔Full agonist of trace amine-associated
receptors (TAAR1)
A 35-year-old woman comes in for her wellness check-up. She has a 13-year-old son who is
going to be starting high school next year and often hear him and his friends discuss ways to
prepare for high school, so they fit in. The mother is concerned her son may use drugs as he
often talks about the partying. She wants to know what she can do it prepare him to avoid
smoking cannabis given its surge in popularity amongst youth. What is the most common
reason for marijuana use, amongst teenagers and young adults?
Choices:
1. Stress management
2. Experimentation
3. Social conformity
4. Pleasurable sensation - Answer✔Social conformity
A young adult patient is dropped off outside the emergency department by her friends, and
they drive off before any history can be obtained. The patient has altered mental status and
shows signs of intoxication. Sudden dorsiflexion of her ankle produces a rhythmic reproduction
of her ankle jerk reflex. Which of the following drugs did she most likely ingest?
Choices:
1. Alcohol
2. 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)
3. Phencyclidine
4. Cannabis - Answer✔3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)
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Several classes of common street drugs such as cocaine, ecstasy (MDMA), and amphetamines,
increase serotonin levels, which is part of what contributes to the pleasurable and addictive
aspects of their use, and also what can produce a __________ syndrome and __________. -
Answer✔serotonin
clonus
Psychiatric medications such as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI), selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitors (SSRI), serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRI), and tricyclic
antidepressants (TCA) manipulate serotonin levels to improve __________, but too much can
produce clonus as part of serotonin ____________. - Answer✔mood
syndrome
____________ nervous system depressants like alcohol and opiates can diminish deep tendon
__________ as opposed to producing clonus. - Answer✔Central
reflexes
A 66-year-old male was prescribed pain medication after a fracture followed by surgery 6
months ago. Since then, his primary care provider has noticed frequent visits to the office
asking for pain medication and multiple injuries justifying the use of it. Every time there are
different vague complaints, but that of pain is consistent. On his last visit, the primary care took
a firm stand and did not agree to continue prescribing the opioids. Today he visits in a restless
state. Which of the following do you suspect to see on history or physical exam in this patient?
Choices:
1. Constipation
2. Miosis
3. Dilated pupils
4. Bradycardia - Answer✔Dilated pupils
Opioid withdrawal onset varies with the type of opioid used. Heroin withdrawal begins in as
little as ___ hours, whereas methadone may take 2 to 3 _______. - Answer✔5
days
Opiod withdrawal symptoms may last days to weeks known as protracted abstinence
syndrome. Signs and symptoms of withdrawal include ___________ cramps, agitation, anxiety,
cravings, diarrhea, dilated pupils, high blood pressure, insomnia, goosebumps, muscle pains,
________ nose, shakiness, sneezing, sweating, tachycardia, and tearing. - Answer✔abdominal
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