NSG552 EXAM 3 WILKES ACTUAL EXAM LATEST 2026
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naloxone - ANSWER-MOA: Pure opioid antagonist that competes and displaces
opioids at opioid receptor sites.
methadone, buprenorphine, buprenorphine+naloxone - ANSWER-Treatments for
opioid use disorder.
buprenorphine+naloxone - ANSWER-Treatment for opioid use disorder with
comorbid pain.
opioids - ANSWER-Inappropriate use of what substance may be due to uncontrolled
pain?
tablet, injectable, implant - ANSWER-Naltrexone delivery methods.
implant - ANSWER-Form of naltrexone limited to inpatient use.
buprenorphine - ANSWER-Mu receptor partial agonist for opioid withdrawal.
buprenorphine - ANSWER-Taking this medication too soon after last opioid use
increases the chances of intense withdrawal that comes on very quickly (precipitated
withdrawal).
, opioid intoxication - ANSWER-Symptoms include nausea and vomiting, respiratory
depression, constipation, itching, mioisis (small pupil). Patient will experience
euphoria and sedation.
opioid withdrawal - ANSWER-Symptoms include N/V/D and dehydration,
irritability, restlessness, yawning, and twitching, increased HR/BP, chills, increased
temperature, rhinorrhea, lacrimation, dilated pupils.
naloxone - ANSWER-Treatment for opioid intoxication during which cardiac or
respiratory depression is a concern.
cocaine intoxication - ANSWER-Symptoms include dilated pupils, HA, tremor, hyper-
reflexia, twitching, seizures, or coma, increased HR/BP, arrhythmias, and MI, N/V,
incontinence/ARF, or rhabdomyolysis
alcohol intoxication - ANSWER-Signs vary with blood levels, from decreased
reaction time, muscle incoordination, ataxia, dysarthria, to respiratory failure and
coma.
severe alcohol intoxication - ANSWER-Treatment includes cardiopulmonary
function maintenance, thiamine, and haloperidol PRN agitation.
thiamine - ANSWER-Given IM/IV for 3 days to prevent Wernicke's encephalopathy,
along with IV fluids and a banana bag.
uncomplicated alcohol withdrawal - ANSWER-Treatment includes BZD in either
symptom triggered or fixed dose; diazepam and chlordiazepoxide have a longer half
life, and oxazepam and lorazepam are suitable for patients with hepatic dysfunction.
benzodiazepines - ANSWER-Class of drugs to avoid for acute alcohol intoxication.
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naloxone - ANSWER-MOA: Pure opioid antagonist that competes and displaces
opioids at opioid receptor sites.
methadone, buprenorphine, buprenorphine+naloxone - ANSWER-Treatments for
opioid use disorder.
buprenorphine+naloxone - ANSWER-Treatment for opioid use disorder with
comorbid pain.
opioids - ANSWER-Inappropriate use of what substance may be due to uncontrolled
pain?
tablet, injectable, implant - ANSWER-Naltrexone delivery methods.
implant - ANSWER-Form of naltrexone limited to inpatient use.
buprenorphine - ANSWER-Mu receptor partial agonist for opioid withdrawal.
buprenorphine - ANSWER-Taking this medication too soon after last opioid use
increases the chances of intense withdrawal that comes on very quickly (precipitated
withdrawal).
, opioid intoxication - ANSWER-Symptoms include nausea and vomiting, respiratory
depression, constipation, itching, mioisis (small pupil). Patient will experience
euphoria and sedation.
opioid withdrawal - ANSWER-Symptoms include N/V/D and dehydration,
irritability, restlessness, yawning, and twitching, increased HR/BP, chills, increased
temperature, rhinorrhea, lacrimation, dilated pupils.
naloxone - ANSWER-Treatment for opioid intoxication during which cardiac or
respiratory depression is a concern.
cocaine intoxication - ANSWER-Symptoms include dilated pupils, HA, tremor, hyper-
reflexia, twitching, seizures, or coma, increased HR/BP, arrhythmias, and MI, N/V,
incontinence/ARF, or rhabdomyolysis
alcohol intoxication - ANSWER-Signs vary with blood levels, from decreased
reaction time, muscle incoordination, ataxia, dysarthria, to respiratory failure and
coma.
severe alcohol intoxication - ANSWER-Treatment includes cardiopulmonary
function maintenance, thiamine, and haloperidol PRN agitation.
thiamine - ANSWER-Given IM/IV for 3 days to prevent Wernicke's encephalopathy,
along with IV fluids and a banana bag.
uncomplicated alcohol withdrawal - ANSWER-Treatment includes BZD in either
symptom triggered or fixed dose; diazepam and chlordiazepoxide have a longer half
life, and oxazepam and lorazepam are suitable for patients with hepatic dysfunction.
benzodiazepines - ANSWER-Class of drugs to avoid for acute alcohol intoxication.
