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NAADAC Module 1: Pharmacology Questions and Answers 100% Pass ____ have been used as date rape/rape drugs. Benzodiazepines ____ is the most important inhibitory neurotransmitter; any substance that increases its actions significantly inhibits anxiety. GABA ____ is the process by which neurotransmitters, that have activated their receptors, are taken back into the original neuron Reuptake _____ is combining a depressant with a stimulant, e.g., heroin + cocaine. Speedballing ____...

NC BLET Controlled Substances questions with correct answers, 65 Q&A, 2024. Narcotics Drugs that act on the Central Nervous System, and produce a sleep like state. They are used in medicine, but heavily abused on the street. Both physically and pyschologically addictive. CNS Central Nervous System Examples of Narcotics Opium, Heroin, Dilaudid, and Demerol. Stimulants Affect the CNS, and create a feeling of excitement, greater energy, and alertness. May or may not be physically and psy...

Cyproheptadine Answer- 5-HT2A receptor antagonist Serotonin syndrome Answer- Caused by excessive stimulation of 5-HT2A receptors and possibly 5-HT1A receptors In patients withdrawing from both hypnotic - sedatives and CNS stimulants, which is treated first? Answer- hypnotic - sedatives For those patients on both opiates and sedative-hypnotics, which should be tapered first? Answer- Taper the sedative-hypnotic first while keeping the opiate dose set at a stable level. Once off the sediti...

When intervening with a patient who is intoxicated from alcohol, it is useful to first: A. Let the patient sober up B. Decide immediately on care goals C. Ask what drugs other than alcohol the patient has recently used D. Gain adherence by sharing your personal drinking habits with the patient - ANSWER-C. Ask what drugs other than alcohol the patient has recently used You are caring for Mick, a 32-year-old patient with chemical addiction who will soon be preparing for discharge. A princi...

Test Bank For Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Pharmacology 7th Edition by Karen Whalen 4133, X , 6113, 6 1: Pharmacokinetics 2: Drug–Receptor Interactions and Pharmacodynamics 3: The Autonomic Nervous System 4: Cholinergic Agonists 5: Cholinergic Antagonists 6: Adrenergic Agonists 7: Adrenergic Antagonists 8: Drugs for Neurodegenerative Diseases 9: Anxiolytic and Hypnotic Drugs 10: Antidepressants 11: Antipsychotic Drugs 12: Drugs for Epilepsy 13: Anesthetics 14: Opioids 15: CNS Stimulants 16:...

UPTP Test 3 Latest Update Graded A+ "Club" and "Date Rape" Drugs methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA/Ecstasy), Ketamine, Flunitrazepam (Rohypnol), Gamma Hydroxybutyric Acid (GHB), Gamma Butyrolactone (GBC) Acute Stress victim/witness placed in terrifying or traumatic event that is sudden, novel, or unexpected, and is of a relatively short duration Ambient Conditions weather (rain, snow, fog), illumination (differing types of lighting), background noises/events (screams, sirens, ...

Uppers - Answer-CNS Stimulants: cocaine, amphetamines & meth, caffeine, nicotine Downers - Answer-CNS Depressants: alcohol, benzos, barbituates, opiates, sedative- hypnotics, muscle relaxants, antihistamines All-Arounders - Answer-psychedelics (LSD, mushrooms, MDMA/Ecstacy, PCP, DXM) and Cannabis Cross- Tolerance - Answer-the ability of pharmacologically similar substances to substiture for the other in relation to tolerance and to prevent withdrawal Abuse Liability - Answer-risk potential...

NR 546 Midterm Exam 2023/2024 Questions AND Answers Update A+ What should the PMHNP consider when prescribing chemical restraints? - Answer-- allergy status -prior med hx for adverse drug reactions r/t the meds ordered in the chemical restraint -state regulations regarding chemical restrains must be reviewed Are the PMHNP and other staff liable if the client has an allergic reaction or adverse side effects to the drugs used for chemical restraint? - Answer-No. The client has been court-...

Celiac Disease - definition (Ans- intolerance of gluten - more pronounced in the duodenum and jejunum Celiac Disease - s/s (Ans- Abdominal pain/distention, diarrhea (pale, greasy, bulky, foul), malnutrition complications (rickets, occult blood, anemia), early bleeds/bruises, hypomagnesemia/hypocalcemia (irritability, tremors, convulsions, tetany, bone pain) Celiac Disease - labs (Ans- IgA-tTg, IgA-EMA, total IgA Celiac Disease – testing (Ans- serologic measurements of IgA anti...

PC 707 Module 7 Exam - CNS Q & A Bipolar: -consists of fluctuations between depression & mania -increased risk of suicide -need to refer to psychiatrist* -medications used: Lithium, anticonvulsants, atypical antipsychotics What is the gold standard treatment for bipolar disorder? -Lithium What are the cautions with lithium use? -many drug interactions -maintain sufficient sodium levels--avoid diuretics (hyponatremia can cause lithium toxicity) -narrow therapeutic index (must be monitored very ...