2025 CARN study material Exam
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1. 5 stages of addiction: 1. First Use
2. Continued use
3. Tolerance
4. Dependence
5. Addiction
2. 6% of U.S patients misuse their pain management prescriptions.Three com- mon patient
populations affected are Cancer, MVA and -
: Sickle Cell
3. 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.: - Methadone
4. Which of these medications are used for treating alcohol abuse?
Acamprosate
Varenicline
Methadone
Bupropion: Acamprosate
5. Which of these medications are used for tobacco disorder?
Acamprosate Varenicline
Methadone Bupropion:
Varenicline Bupropion
6. 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 cate- cholamines.:
,Methamphetamine
7. 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.: street names
8. Patients under the influence of methamphetamine can have the follow- ing signs or
symptoms: appetite, nausea, psychosis, tachycar- dia,
hypertension, body temperature, panic attack, mydriasis,
sleep patterns, violent, bizarre, and erratic behavior, hallucina- tions,
irritability, seizures, and death from high doses.: decreased
,increased
disturbed
9. 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 unman- aged 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 varenicline
3. Dependence and methadone
4. Dependence and bupropion: Dependence and methadone
10. 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: Full agonist of trace amine-associated receptors
(TAAR1)
, 11. 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
Questions and Correct Answers Solved 100%
1. 5 stages of addiction: 1. First Use
2. Continued use
3. Tolerance
4. Dependence
5. Addiction
2. 6% of U.S patients misuse their pain management prescriptions.Three com- mon patient
populations affected are Cancer, MVA and -
: Sickle Cell
3. 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.: - Methadone
4. Which of these medications are used for treating alcohol abuse?
Acamprosate
Varenicline
Methadone
Bupropion: Acamprosate
5. Which of these medications are used for tobacco disorder?
Acamprosate Varenicline
Methadone Bupropion:
Varenicline Bupropion
6. 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 cate- cholamines.:
,Methamphetamine
7. 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.: street names
8. Patients under the influence of methamphetamine can have the follow- ing signs or
symptoms: appetite, nausea, psychosis, tachycar- dia,
hypertension, body temperature, panic attack, mydriasis,
sleep patterns, violent, bizarre, and erratic behavior, hallucina- tions,
irritability, seizures, and death from high doses.: decreased
,increased
disturbed
9. 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 unman- aged 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 varenicline
3. Dependence and methadone
4. Dependence and bupropion: Dependence and methadone
10. 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: Full agonist of trace amine-associated receptors
(TAAR1)
, 11. 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
