NSG 552 EXAM 3 Wilkes University ACTUAL
EXAM 90 QUESTION AND ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES RATED A GRADE.
What is the mechanism of action of Naloxone? - AnswerPure opioid antagonist that competes and
displaces opioids receptor sites.
What medications treat opioid disorder? - AnswerMethadone;
Buprenorphine, buprenorphine + Naloxone
What medication for opioid use disorder is used with comorbid pain? - AnswerBuprenorphine +
Naloxone
Inappropriate use of what substance may be due to uncontrolled pain? - AnswerOpioids
What are the Naltrexone delivery methods? - AnswerTablet;
Injectable;
Implant
What is one form of Naltrexone delivery method limited to inpatient use? - AnswerImplant
, What is the mechanism of action buprenorphine? - AnswerMu 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)? - AnswerBuprenorphine
What are symptoms of opioid intoxication? - AnswerNausea and vomiting;
Respiratory depression;
Constipation;
Itching;
Mioisis (small pupil);
Euphoria; and
Sedation
What withdrawal symptoms of opioids? - AnswerNausea and vomiting;
Diarrhea;
Dehydration;
Irritability;
Restlessness;
Yawning;
Twitching;
Increased heart rate and blood pressure;
Chills;
Increased temperature;
Rhinorrhea;
Lacrimation;
Dilated pupils
EXAM 90 QUESTION AND ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES RATED A GRADE.
What is the mechanism of action of Naloxone? - AnswerPure opioid antagonist that competes and
displaces opioids receptor sites.
What medications treat opioid disorder? - AnswerMethadone;
Buprenorphine, buprenorphine + Naloxone
What medication for opioid use disorder is used with comorbid pain? - AnswerBuprenorphine +
Naloxone
Inappropriate use of what substance may be due to uncontrolled pain? - AnswerOpioids
What are the Naltrexone delivery methods? - AnswerTablet;
Injectable;
Implant
What is one form of Naltrexone delivery method limited to inpatient use? - AnswerImplant
, What is the mechanism of action buprenorphine? - AnswerMu 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)? - AnswerBuprenorphine
What are symptoms of opioid intoxication? - AnswerNausea and vomiting;
Respiratory depression;
Constipation;
Itching;
Mioisis (small pupil);
Euphoria; and
Sedation
What withdrawal symptoms of opioids? - AnswerNausea and vomiting;
Diarrhea;
Dehydration;
Irritability;
Restlessness;
Yawning;
Twitching;
Increased heart rate and blood pressure;
Chills;
Increased temperature;
Rhinorrhea;
Lacrimation;
Dilated pupils