Nsg 552 psychopharmacology Exam 3 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+

Nsg 552 psychopharmacology Exam 3 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ What is the mechanism of action of Naloxone? - CORRECT ANSWER Pure opioid antagonist that competes and displaces opioids receptor sites. What medications treat opioid disorder? - CORRECT ANSWER Methadone; Buprenorphine, buprenorphine + Naloxone What medication for opioid use disorder is used with comorbid pain? - CORRECT ANSWER Buprenorphine + Naloxone Inappropriate use of what substance may be due to uncontrolled pain? - CORRECT ANSWER Opioids What are the Naltrexone delivery methods? - CORRECT ANSWER Tablet; Injectable; Implant What is one form of Naltrexone delivery method limited to inpatient use? - CORRECT ANSWER Implant What is the mechanism of action buprenorphine? - CORRECT ANSWER Mu receptor partial agonist for opioid withdrawal What medication taken too soon after last opioid use increases the chances of intense withdrawal that comes on very quickly (precipitated withdrawal)? - CORRECT ANSWER Buprenorphine What are symptoms of opioid intoxication? - CORRECT ANSWER Nausea and vomiting; Respiratory depression; Constipation; Itching; Mioisis (small pupil); Euphoria; and Sedation What withdrawal symptoms of opioids? - CORRECT ANSWER 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? - CORRECT ANSWER Naloxone What are symptoms of cocaine intoxication? - CORRECT ANSWER Dilated pupils; Headache; Tremor; Hyper-reflexia; Twitching; MI; Nausea and vomiting; Incontinence/ARF; Rhabdomyolysis What is the treatment for cocaine intoxication? - CORRECT ANSWER Benzodiazepines; Antipsychotics; Management of medical problems that include hypertension, stroke, cardiac arrhythmias, hyperthermia, and seizures What would not be the treatment for chest pain and MI from cocaine? - CORRECT ANSWER Beta blockers are to be avoided due to unopposed a-adrenergic stimulation. What are the symptoms for alcohol intoxication? - CORRECT ANSWER Blood levels; Decreased reaction time; Muscle incoordination; Ataxia; Dysarthria; Respiratory failure; Coma What are the treatments for severe alcohol intoxication? - CORRECT ANSWER Cardiopulmonary function maintenance; Thiamine; Haloperidol PRN for agitation What medication is given to prevent Wernicke's encephalopathy? - CORRECT ANSWER Thiamine given intramuscular or intravenously along with intravenous fluids and a banana bag What class of drugs are to be avoided for acute alcohol intoxication? - CORRECT ANSWER Benzodiazepines What is the treatment for uncomplicated alcohol withdrawal? - CORRECT ANSWER Benzodiazepines for symptom triggered or flexed dose. What kind of half-life do diazepam and chlordiazepoxide have? - CORRECT ANSWER Lon