CARN AP EXAM (ACTUAL EXAM) WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS AND
WELL ANSWERED ANSWERS LATEST WELL GRADED A+
One of the most common adverse effects seen in patients with ______ alcoholism is alcoholic
neuropathy. - (answer)chronic
Sensory symptoms often present _____ in alcoholic neuropathy. The first clue may be _____ on the soles
followed by dysesthesia on the feet. - (answer)early
numbness
Activation of the sympathetic system by LSD causes:
- _______ blood pressure
- piloerection
- _____cardia
- __________ body temperature
- pupillary _______ - (answer)elevated
tachy
elevated
dilation
________- is known to cause vivid hallucinations with bright colors and geometric objects. - (answer)LSD
Flashbacks are associated with ______ use - (answer)LSD
A 25-year-old female is being admitted to a residential treatment facility for alcohol use disorder. Her last
drink was 12 hours ago. On admission, medication reconciliation is performed and it is discovered she is
taking bupropion for smoking cessation, sertraline for depression, and ibuprofen as needed for
headaches. Which of the following is the most appropriate recommendation regarding the patient's
medications at this time? - (answer)Discontinue bupropion only.
Bupropion can only be administered _____
,CARN AP EXAM (ACTUAL EXAM) WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS AND
WELL ANSWERED ANSWERS LATEST WELL GRADED A+
Injection of dissolved bupropion can result in ____ and death - (answer)orally.
seizure
Bupropion should be used with caution in patients with: - (answer)- CVD
- HTN
- CAD
Cognitive-behavioral groups are useful for changing what? - (answer)beliefs and perceptions
This questionnaire is an introspective self-report questionnaire claiming to indicate psychological
preferences in how people make decisions and perceive the world around them. - (answer)The Myers-
Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) assessment
Routine urine screens do not detect
- ______ cannabinoids
- _______
- _______
- chemical variants of ______
- _____ - (answer)synthetic
MDMA
ecstasy
opioids
PCP
Positive drug screens in patients without clinical symptoms may reflect the detection of ________ and
previous use - (answer)metabolites
,CARN AP EXAM (ACTUAL EXAM) WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS AND
WELL ANSWERED ANSWERS LATEST WELL GRADED A+
What is the name of an acute neurological condition characterized by a clinical triad of:
1. ophthalmoparesis with nystagmus
2. gait ataxia
3. confusion - (answer)Wernicke encephalopathy (WE)
The areas of the brain most often affected by Wernicke Korsakoff syndrome are where? - (answer)1.
thalamus
2. mammillary bodies
3. corpus callosum
The individual with Wernicke Korsakoff syndrome will usually present with ocular disturbances which
may include: - (answer)- diplopia
- painless vision loss
- strabismus
What causes Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome? - (answer)thiamine deficiency
Korsakoff's syndrome is the reversible stage of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
T or F - (answer)False; irreversible
Korsokoff's Syndrome- an alcohol related disorder marked by extreme ________ and _______
impairment
________ is a fundamental neuropsychiatric symptom of the disorder - (answer)confusion
memory
apathy
, CARN AP EXAM (ACTUAL EXAM) WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS AND
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To start methadone treatment, the patient must be on opioids for at least ___ months, unless what? -
(answer)12
Pregnancy is an exception to this criteria, even if the use of opioids is less than a year.
What is the maximum dose of methadone for the worst withdrawal symptoms?
What is the initial dosage for everyone else (i.e. used by most clinics) - (answer)40 mg
30 mg
In the liver, an enzyme called ________ __________ converts alcohol to what__________ -
(answer)alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH)
acetaldehyde.
ALDH converts acetaldehyde to - (answer)Acetate
Elevated ________ cause increased flushing, tachycardia, n/v & hyperventilation. - (answer)acetaldehyde
What are the 3 MAT for AUD
What are 2 off label MAT? - (answer)Disulfiram
Acomporstate
Naltrexone
Gabapentin & Topiramate
WELL ANSWERED ANSWERS LATEST WELL GRADED A+
One of the most common adverse effects seen in patients with ______ alcoholism is alcoholic
neuropathy. - (answer)chronic
Sensory symptoms often present _____ in alcoholic neuropathy. The first clue may be _____ on the soles
followed by dysesthesia on the feet. - (answer)early
numbness
Activation of the sympathetic system by LSD causes:
- _______ blood pressure
- piloerection
- _____cardia
- __________ body temperature
- pupillary _______ - (answer)elevated
tachy
elevated
dilation
________- is known to cause vivid hallucinations with bright colors and geometric objects. - (answer)LSD
Flashbacks are associated with ______ use - (answer)LSD
A 25-year-old female is being admitted to a residential treatment facility for alcohol use disorder. Her last
drink was 12 hours ago. On admission, medication reconciliation is performed and it is discovered she is
taking bupropion for smoking cessation, sertraline for depression, and ibuprofen as needed for
headaches. Which of the following is the most appropriate recommendation regarding the patient's
medications at this time? - (answer)Discontinue bupropion only.
Bupropion can only be administered _____
,CARN AP EXAM (ACTUAL EXAM) WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS AND
WELL ANSWERED ANSWERS LATEST WELL GRADED A+
Injection of dissolved bupropion can result in ____ and death - (answer)orally.
seizure
Bupropion should be used with caution in patients with: - (answer)- CVD
- HTN
- CAD
Cognitive-behavioral groups are useful for changing what? - (answer)beliefs and perceptions
This questionnaire is an introspective self-report questionnaire claiming to indicate psychological
preferences in how people make decisions and perceive the world around them. - (answer)The Myers-
Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) assessment
Routine urine screens do not detect
- ______ cannabinoids
- _______
- _______
- chemical variants of ______
- _____ - (answer)synthetic
MDMA
ecstasy
opioids
PCP
Positive drug screens in patients without clinical symptoms may reflect the detection of ________ and
previous use - (answer)metabolites
,CARN AP EXAM (ACTUAL EXAM) WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS AND
WELL ANSWERED ANSWERS LATEST WELL GRADED A+
What is the name of an acute neurological condition characterized by a clinical triad of:
1. ophthalmoparesis with nystagmus
2. gait ataxia
3. confusion - (answer)Wernicke encephalopathy (WE)
The areas of the brain most often affected by Wernicke Korsakoff syndrome are where? - (answer)1.
thalamus
2. mammillary bodies
3. corpus callosum
The individual with Wernicke Korsakoff syndrome will usually present with ocular disturbances which
may include: - (answer)- diplopia
- painless vision loss
- strabismus
What causes Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome? - (answer)thiamine deficiency
Korsakoff's syndrome is the reversible stage of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
T or F - (answer)False; irreversible
Korsokoff's Syndrome- an alcohol related disorder marked by extreme ________ and _______
impairment
________ is a fundamental neuropsychiatric symptom of the disorder - (answer)confusion
memory
apathy
, CARN AP EXAM (ACTUAL EXAM) WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS AND
WELL ANSWERED ANSWERS LATEST WELL GRADED A+
To start methadone treatment, the patient must be on opioids for at least ___ months, unless what? -
(answer)12
Pregnancy is an exception to this criteria, even if the use of opioids is less than a year.
What is the maximum dose of methadone for the worst withdrawal symptoms?
What is the initial dosage for everyone else (i.e. used by most clinics) - (answer)40 mg
30 mg
In the liver, an enzyme called ________ __________ converts alcohol to what__________ -
(answer)alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH)
acetaldehyde.
ALDH converts acetaldehyde to - (answer)Acetate
Elevated ________ cause increased flushing, tachycardia, n/v & hyperventilation. - (answer)acetaldehyde
What are the 3 MAT for AUD
What are 2 off label MAT? - (answer)Disulfiram
Acomporstate
Naltrexone
Gabapentin & Topiramate
