CARN STUDY GUIDE EXAM (ACTUAL
EXAM) WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS AND
WELL ANSWERED ANSWERS LATEST WELL
GRADED A+ 2025 – 2026
What are interventions for treating bulimia (5)? - ANSWERS-
-Blind weights
-Monitor electrolyte imbalances
-Encourage fluid hydration and balanced nutrition (Protein
for healing)
-Educate on importance of oral care
-Set clear expectations for meals (Supervision before and
after meals)
-Fluoxetine
What are interventions for treating anorexia? - ANSWERS--
Blind weights
-Monitor for anemia and electrolyte imbalances
-Assess EKG for heart problems
,-Nutrition education
-Address underlying depression and
obsessions/compulsions as indicated
- Non-FDA approved Tx for weight gain- Olanzapine (MUST
HAVE PT CONSENT)
What neurotransmitters are affected by inhalants (Poppers,
Laughing gas, Paint thinner, Gasoline, Sprays) - ANSWERS-
GABA, Glutamate, Acetylcholine
What are s/s of inhalant (Poppers, Laughing gas, Paint
thinner, Gasoline, Sprays) intoxication? - ANSWERS-Smooth
muscle relaxation, Flushing, High HR, Lethargy, Restlessness,
Slurred speech, HA, N/V
What are complications of long term inhalant (Poppers,
Laughing gas, Paint thinner, Gasoline, Sprays) use? -
ANSWERS-Risk of renal/liver failure, Peripheral neuropathy,
Coma, Death
What neurotransmitter is affected by Benzodiazepines? -
ANSWERS-GABA
, What are s/s of overamping (12)? - ANSWERS-Headache,
Jaw grinding, Spastic movements, Chest pain, Seizures,
Hyperthermia, Passing out but still breathing, Paranoia,
Altered perception of reality, Persecutory perceptions,
Auditory/Visual/Tactile hallucinations, Psychosis
What is Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome? What vitamin is
depletion causes this? - ANSWERS-Brain and memory
disorder resulting from a lack of thiamine (Vitamin B1)
What are s/s of kratom intoxication? High dose vs Low dose
- ANSWERS-High dose: Increased energy/Alertness,
Talkativeness
Low dose: Psychosis, Hallucinations, Delusions, Confusion
How is stimulant use disorder treated? - ANSWERS-
PRIMARY INTERVENTION: Safety!!! Depression assessment
First line Tx is behavioral therapy (CBT, Contingency
management)
EXAM) WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS AND
WELL ANSWERED ANSWERS LATEST WELL
GRADED A+ 2025 – 2026
What are interventions for treating bulimia (5)? - ANSWERS-
-Blind weights
-Monitor electrolyte imbalances
-Encourage fluid hydration and balanced nutrition (Protein
for healing)
-Educate on importance of oral care
-Set clear expectations for meals (Supervision before and
after meals)
-Fluoxetine
What are interventions for treating anorexia? - ANSWERS--
Blind weights
-Monitor for anemia and electrolyte imbalances
-Assess EKG for heart problems
,-Nutrition education
-Address underlying depression and
obsessions/compulsions as indicated
- Non-FDA approved Tx for weight gain- Olanzapine (MUST
HAVE PT CONSENT)
What neurotransmitters are affected by inhalants (Poppers,
Laughing gas, Paint thinner, Gasoline, Sprays) - ANSWERS-
GABA, Glutamate, Acetylcholine
What are s/s of inhalant (Poppers, Laughing gas, Paint
thinner, Gasoline, Sprays) intoxication? - ANSWERS-Smooth
muscle relaxation, Flushing, High HR, Lethargy, Restlessness,
Slurred speech, HA, N/V
What are complications of long term inhalant (Poppers,
Laughing gas, Paint thinner, Gasoline, Sprays) use? -
ANSWERS-Risk of renal/liver failure, Peripheral neuropathy,
Coma, Death
What neurotransmitter is affected by Benzodiazepines? -
ANSWERS-GABA
, What are s/s of overamping (12)? - ANSWERS-Headache,
Jaw grinding, Spastic movements, Chest pain, Seizures,
Hyperthermia, Passing out but still breathing, Paranoia,
Altered perception of reality, Persecutory perceptions,
Auditory/Visual/Tactile hallucinations, Psychosis
What is Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome? What vitamin is
depletion causes this? - ANSWERS-Brain and memory
disorder resulting from a lack of thiamine (Vitamin B1)
What are s/s of kratom intoxication? High dose vs Low dose
- ANSWERS-High dose: Increased energy/Alertness,
Talkativeness
Low dose: Psychosis, Hallucinations, Delusions, Confusion
How is stimulant use disorder treated? - ANSWERS-
PRIMARY INTERVENTION: Safety!!! Depression assessment
First line Tx is behavioral therapy (CBT, Contingency
management)
