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disulfiram
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AP 2ND EXAM (ACTUAL 2025/2026) QUESTIO
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NS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
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Babies born to mothers who use opioids may need treatment with
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what?
can be used adjunctively to treat withdrawal s
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eizures.
morphine or methadone Phenobar
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Relapse is most likely to occur at the
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stages of z z
recovery.
early
Why is naltrexone the preferred first line treatment for AUD?
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Naltrexone binds and blocks z z z z
receptors, and reduces
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and suppresses opioid cravings.
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acting benzodiazepines like midazolam are not useful with
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DT's
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long-acting benzodiazepines such as: (name 3)
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can be used to treat DTs
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On average, uncomplicated alcohol withdrawal usually lasts 5
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7 days. If the withdrawal is prolonged, the healthcare provider
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should suspect what?z z
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related psychosis responds best to dopamine D2 antagonist antip
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sychotics, such as z z
haloperidol
A 17-year-
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old male patient displays symptoms of attention deficit hyperacti
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amphetamine-
based drug. What is the mechanism of this drug based on the mos
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t likely medication being prescribed?
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Methylphenidate
MOA block the reuptake of dopamine and NE
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atric symptoms, including depression, insomnia, and agitatio
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SI
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45% of individuals taking what HepC medication?
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interferon-alfa
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are particularly common in
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serotonin syndrome. z
hyperreflexia
LSD lasts
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hours in the body
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Liquid sertraline contains alcohol, so this can react with what me
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dication used for AUD detox?
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disulfiram
After the first episode of pancreatitis, there is an elevated risk of d
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eveloping what ?, seen as early as within the first 12 months
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