NSG 552/NSG552 EXAM 3 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS

NSG 552 /NSG552 EXAM 3 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS /A+
GRADE ASSURED/2025


What is the mechanism of action of Naloxone? - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔Pure opioid antagonist that competes and displaces opioids receptor sites.



What medications treat opioid disorder? - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔Methadone;

Buprenorphine, buprenorphine + Naloxone



What medication for opioid use disorder is used with comorbid pain? -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Buprenorphine + Naloxone



Inappropriate use of what substance may be due to uncontrolled pain? -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Opioids



What are the Naltrexone delivery methods? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Tablet;

Injectable;

Implant



What is one form of Naltrexone delivery method limited to inpatient use? -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Implant

,What is the mechanism of action buprenorphine? - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔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 ANSWERS ✔✔Buprenorphine



What are symptoms of opioid intoxication? - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔Nausea and vomiting;

Respiratory depression;

Constipation;

Itching;

Mioisis (small pupil);

Euphoria; and

Sedation



What withdrawal symptoms of opioids? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔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 ANSWERS ✔✔Naloxone



What are symptoms of cocaine intoxication? - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔Dilated pupils;

Headache;

Tremor;

Hyper-reflexia;

Twitching;

MI;

Nausea and vomiting;

Incontinence/ARF;

Rhabdomyolysis



What is the treatment for cocaine intoxication? - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔Benzodiazepines;