NSG 552 PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY EXAM 3 LATEST ACTUAL EXAM 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS

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NSG 552 PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
EXAM 3 LATEST ACTUAL EXAM 100
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS
What is the mechanism of action of Naloxone? - (ANSWER)Pure opioid
antagonist that competes and displaces opioids receptor sites.



What medications treat opioid disorder? - (ANSWER)Methadone;

Buprenorphine, buprenorphine + Naloxone



What medication for opioid use disorder is used with comorbid pain? -
(ANSWER)Buprenorphine + Naloxone



Inappropriate use of what substance may be due to uncontrolled pain? -
(ANSWER)Opioids



What are the Naltrexone delivery methods? - (ANSWER)Tablet;

Injectable;

Implant



What is one form of Naltrexone delivery method limited to inpatient use? -
(ANSWER)Implant

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What is the mechanism of action buprenorphine? - (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)? -
(ANSWER)Buprenorphine



What are symptoms of opioid intoxication? - (ANSWER)Nausea and vomiting;

Respiratory depression;

Constipation;

Itching;

Mioisis (small pupil);

Euphoria; and

Sedation



What withdrawal symptoms of opioids? - (ANSWER)Nausea and vomiting;

Diarrhea;

Dehydration;

Irritability;

Restlessness;

Yawning;

Twitching;

Increased heart rate and blood pressure;

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Chills;

Increased temperature;

Rhinorrhea;

Lacrimation;

Dilated pupils



What medication is given for opioid intoxication during cardiac or respiratory
depression is a concern? - (ANSWER)Naloxone



What are symptoms of cocaine intoxication? - (ANSWER)Dilated pupils;

Headache;

Tremor;

Hyper-reflexia;

Twitching;

MI;

Nausea and vomiting;

Incontinence/ARF;

Rhabdomyolysis



What is the treatment for cocaine intoxication? - (ANSWER)Benzodiazepines;

Antipsychotics;