NSG 552 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026 EDITION
What is the mechanism of action of Naloxone? - ANS Pure opioid antagonist that competes
and displaces opioids receptor sites.
What medications treat opioid disorder? - ANS Methadone;
Buprenorphine, buprenorphine + Naloxone
What medication for opioid use disorder is used with comorbid pain? - ANS Buprenorphine +
Naloxone
Inappropriate use of what substance may be due to uncontrolled pain? - ANS Opioids
What are the Naltrexone delivery methods? - ANS Tablet;
Injectable;
Implant
What is one form of Naltrexone delivery method limited to inpatient use? - ANS Implant
What is the mechanism of action buprenorphine? - ANS Mu receptor partial agonist for
opioid withdrawal
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, What medication taken too soon after last opioid use increases the chances of intense
withdrawal that comes on very quickly (precipitated withdrawal)? - ANS Buprenorphine
What are symptoms of opioid intoxication? - ANS Nausea and vomiting;
Respiratory depression;
Constipation;
Itching;
Mioisis (small pupil);
Euphoria; and
Sedation
What withdrawal symptoms of opioids? - ANS Nausea and vomiting;
Diarrhea;
Dehydration;
Irritability;
Restlessness;
Yawning;
Twitching;
Increased heart rate and blood pressure;
Chills;
Increased temperature;
Rhinorrhea;
Lacrimation;
Dilated pupils
What medication is given for opioid intoxication during cardiac or respiratory depression is a
concern? - ANS Naloxone
What are symptoms of cocaine intoxication? - ANS Dilated pupils;
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ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026 EDITION
What is the mechanism of action of Naloxone? - ANS Pure opioid antagonist that competes
and displaces opioids receptor sites.
What medications treat opioid disorder? - ANS Methadone;
Buprenorphine, buprenorphine + Naloxone
What medication for opioid use disorder is used with comorbid pain? - ANS Buprenorphine +
Naloxone
Inappropriate use of what substance may be due to uncontrolled pain? - ANS Opioids
What are the Naltrexone delivery methods? - ANS Tablet;
Injectable;
Implant
What is one form of Naltrexone delivery method limited to inpatient use? - ANS Implant
What is the mechanism of action buprenorphine? - ANS Mu receptor partial agonist for
opioid withdrawal
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, What medication taken too soon after last opioid use increases the chances of intense
withdrawal that comes on very quickly (precipitated withdrawal)? - ANS Buprenorphine
What are symptoms of opioid intoxication? - ANS Nausea and vomiting;
Respiratory depression;
Constipation;
Itching;
Mioisis (small pupil);
Euphoria; and
Sedation
What withdrawal symptoms of opioids? - ANS Nausea and vomiting;
Diarrhea;
Dehydration;
Irritability;
Restlessness;
Yawning;
Twitching;
Increased heart rate and blood pressure;
Chills;
Increased temperature;
Rhinorrhea;
Lacrimation;
Dilated pupils
What medication is given for opioid intoxication during cardiac or respiratory depression is a
concern? - ANS Naloxone
What are symptoms of cocaine intoxication? - ANS Dilated pupils;
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