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Advanced Pharmacology
Psychopharmacology for the
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse
Practitioner | Questions and
Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A -
Chamberlain
Question:
which medication can be used in pregnancy
Answer:
methadone, buprenorphine (subutex)
Question:
which medication can be used in breastfeeding
Answer:
methadone with consideration to feeding intervals
, Question:
which medication can not be used in pregnancy
Answer:
Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) and Naloxone cannot be used in
pregnancy as naloxone increases the risk of neonatal abstinence syndrome
Question:
which medication can not be used in breastfeeding
Answer:
Naltrexone and buprenorphine are not recommended for breastfeeding
mothers.
Question:
which medications to avoid in elderly
Answer:
Buprenorphine use in the elderly may lead to confusion and drowsiness.
Methadone has a high potential for drug interactions, associated with QT
prolongation.