NSG 552 Exam 3: Psychopharmacology Review EXAM
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Ritalin LA (8-10 hours); Concerta (10-12 hours)
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Dextromethylphenidate Short Acting
1 Methylphenidate Short acting lasts 2
duration
Dextromethylphenidate Long Acting
3 Methylphenidate long acting lasts 4
duration
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naltrexone class Opioid receptor antagonist
Naltrexone can be used for both ETOH and opioid use disorders
What does naltrexone do Reduces desire/cravings, First line treatment, Will precipitate withdrawal in
patients with physical opioid dependence
, First line treatment in maintaining abstinence after acamprosate
detox
acamprosate can be used in liver disease- not metabolized by the liver (not impacted by ETOH use). Can
be administered to patients with hepatitis, liver disease, and those who
continue drinking alcohol
acamprosate Contraindicated in severe renal disease
acamprosate helps with Decreasing cravings
ETOH 2nd line treatment disulfiram (Antabuse)
disulfiram (Antabuse) causes aversion reaction to ETOH (flushing, headaches, n/v, palpitation, SOB, vertigo,
hypotension)
disulfiram (Antabuse) Do not administer until the person has been alcohol free at least 12 hours
disulfiram (Antabuse) MOA Blocks enzyme (aldehyde dehydrogenase) in the liver
ETOH withdrawal- Benzos To keep patient calm and lightly sedated
Benzos MOA Enhance the effects of GABA
Meds used in mild alcohol withdrawal Tegretol, Valproic or Gabapentin
ETHO meds for nutritional deficiencies Thiamine, folic acid, and multivitamin - 'Banana bag'
Wernicke's encephalopathy treatment Parenteral Thiamine and Folate
Wernicke's encephalopathy cause B1 deficiency
Cocaine mechanism reuptake of dopamine, epinephrine, and NE = Stimulant effect
Cocaine effects on the body has vasoconstrictive effects = can cause MI, stroke
Cocaine treatment options NO FDA approved med; Off-label = naltrexone, modafinil, Topamax
Antabuse in cocaine use disorder increase synaptic dopamine in the brain reward circuit and act as an agonist
treatment in the setting of cocaine use disorder
Medications for cocaine-induced chest pain nitroglycerin & aspirin = No metoprolol
Amphetamine treatment Rehydrate, correct electrolyte, and treat hyperthermia
PCP symptoms of intoxication Nystagmus
Sedatives intoxication treatment Benzos = Flumazenil in OD (Benzo antagonist)
PCP treatment options Supportive care (rehydration, electrolyte balance etc.); Benzos for agitation,
anxiety, muscle spasms; Haldol for severe agitation and psychosis
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Types of Hallucinations Urinalysis Program Coordinator UP... NAVEDTRA 14167F, NAVAL SAFETY S... LE
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Practice questions for this set
Learn 1 /7 Study with Learn
Ritalin LA (8-10 hours); Concerta (10-12 hours)
Choose an answer
Dextromethylphenidate Short Acting
1 Methylphenidate Short acting lasts 2
duration
Dextromethylphenidate Long Acting
3 Methylphenidate long acting lasts 4
duration
Don't know?
Terms in this set (149)
naltrexone class Opioid receptor antagonist
Naltrexone can be used for both ETOH and opioid use disorders
What does naltrexone do Reduces desire/cravings, First line treatment, Will precipitate withdrawal in
patients with physical opioid dependence
, First line treatment in maintaining abstinence after acamprosate
detox
acamprosate can be used in liver disease- not metabolized by the liver (not impacted by ETOH use). Can
be administered to patients with hepatitis, liver disease, and those who
continue drinking alcohol
acamprosate Contraindicated in severe renal disease
acamprosate helps with Decreasing cravings
ETOH 2nd line treatment disulfiram (Antabuse)
disulfiram (Antabuse) causes aversion reaction to ETOH (flushing, headaches, n/v, palpitation, SOB, vertigo,
hypotension)
disulfiram (Antabuse) Do not administer until the person has been alcohol free at least 12 hours
disulfiram (Antabuse) MOA Blocks enzyme (aldehyde dehydrogenase) in the liver
ETOH withdrawal- Benzos To keep patient calm and lightly sedated
Benzos MOA Enhance the effects of GABA
Meds used in mild alcohol withdrawal Tegretol, Valproic or Gabapentin
ETHO meds for nutritional deficiencies Thiamine, folic acid, and multivitamin - 'Banana bag'
Wernicke's encephalopathy treatment Parenteral Thiamine and Folate
Wernicke's encephalopathy cause B1 deficiency
Cocaine mechanism reuptake of dopamine, epinephrine, and NE = Stimulant effect
Cocaine effects on the body has vasoconstrictive effects = can cause MI, stroke
Cocaine treatment options NO FDA approved med; Off-label = naltrexone, modafinil, Topamax
Antabuse in cocaine use disorder increase synaptic dopamine in the brain reward circuit and act as an agonist
treatment in the setting of cocaine use disorder
Medications for cocaine-induced chest pain nitroglycerin & aspirin = No metoprolol
Amphetamine treatment Rehydrate, correct electrolyte, and treat hyperthermia
PCP symptoms of intoxication Nystagmus
Sedatives intoxication treatment Benzos = Flumazenil in OD (Benzo antagonist)
PCP treatment options Supportive care (rehydration, electrolyte balance etc.); Benzos for agitation,
anxiety, muscle spasms; Haldol for severe agitation and psychosis
