CARN Study Guide for 2026 – Updated
Questions and Correct Solutions||
GRADED A+|| GUARANTEED PASS
5 stages of addiction -CORRECTANSWER 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 __________ ________ -
CORRECTANSWER 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. -CORRECTANSWER Methadone
Which of these medications are used for treating alcohol abuse?
Acamprosate
Varenicline
,Methadone
Bupropion -CORRECTANSWER Acamprosate
Which of these medications are used for tobacco disorder?
Acamprosate
Varenicline
Methadone
Bupropion -CORRECTANSWER 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. -CORRECTANSWER 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. -CORRECTANSWER 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. -CORRECTANSWER 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 -CORRECTANSWER 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?
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 -CORRECTANSWER 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
Questions and Correct Solutions||
GRADED A+|| GUARANTEED PASS
5 stages of addiction -CORRECTANSWER 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 __________ ________ -
CORRECTANSWER 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. -CORRECTANSWER Methadone
Which of these medications are used for treating alcohol abuse?
Acamprosate
Varenicline
,Methadone
Bupropion -CORRECTANSWER Acamprosate
Which of these medications are used for tobacco disorder?
Acamprosate
Varenicline
Methadone
Bupropion -CORRECTANSWER 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. -CORRECTANSWER 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. -CORRECTANSWER 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. -CORRECTANSWER 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 -CORRECTANSWER 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?
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 -CORRECTANSWER 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
