NR546 Week 6 test your knowledge
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Addiction.is.often.driven.by.the.client's.attempts.to:.-
.CORRECT.ANSWER-self-
medicate.an.underlying.mental.health.disorder
adverse.effects.associated.with.the.acute.use.of.opioids:.-
.CORRECT.ANSWER--Itching
-Constipation
-Respiratory.depression
-Urinary.retention
-Sedation
Opioid.medication:.Morphine.-.CORRECT.ANSWER--
Prototype.opioid.agonist
-indicated.for.acute.pain
-
binds.to.opioid.receptors.in.the.CNS,.inhibiting.ascending.pai
n.pathways,.altering.the.perception.&.response.to.pain
-
also.produces.CNS.depression.and.potentially.respiratory.de
pression
*may.be.life-
threatening,.especially.if.utilized.with.benzodiazepines,.CNS.
depressants,.or.alcohol
,onset.of.action:
-immediate.release.formulation.is.patient-
dependent,.with.variable.absorption..
-IV.is.5-10.minutes,.with.a.duration.3-5.hours..
-
Also.available.in.controlled.release.formulation.(MS.Contin).a
nd.extended-release.morphine.(Avinza).
Opioid.medication:.Fentanyl.-.CORRECT.ANSWER--
has.an.almost.immediate.onset.of.action.when.given.IV,.with.
a.duration.of.0.5-1.hour
-More.potent.than.morphine,.but.short.duration.of.action
-
the.preferred.opioid.for.those.unable.to.tolerate.morphine.or.
hydromorphone.and.in.those.with.severe.hepatic.and.renal.di
sease
-
same.indications.as.morphine.and.is.also.used.frequently.in.
procedural.sedation.and.general.anesthesia
-Conversion.between.fentanyl.products.is.NOT.mcg.for.mcg
Opioid.medication:.Hydromorphone.-.CORRECT.ANSWER--
Similar.opioid.agonist.as.morphine.but.more.potent
-
Oral.and.parenteral.doses.are.not.equivalent.(parenteral.dose
s.up.to.5.times.more.potent)
Opioid.medication:.Meperidine.-.CORRECT.ANSWER--
No.longer.recommended.as.an.analgesic,.and.not.widely.avail
able..
-
Has.numerous.concerning.adverse.effects.such.as.seizures.a
nd.delirium.
,Opioid.medication:.Methadone.-.CORRECT.ANSWER--
Utilized.in.detoxification.and.maintenance.treatment.of.opioi
d.addiction.and.heroin.addiction,.with.high.variability.among.
patients
-long.acting.opioid.that.binds.to.and.occupies.mu-
opioid.receptors,.reducing.craving.for.opioids.and.prevents.wi
thdrawal.symptoms.for.24.hours
-
potential.for.abuse,.only.licensed.opioid.treatment.programs.
or.licensed.inpatient.hospital.units.permitted.to.order.and.dis
pense.this.medication
-
potential.for.life.threatening.respiratory.depression.and.QT.p
rolongation
-
Equianalgesic.conversion.ratios.between.methadone.and.oth
er.opioids.are.individually.variable,.with.deaths.occurring.du
ring.conversion.from.chronic.high.dose.opiate.history.or.opioi
d.abuse.to.methadone
-Discontinuation.requires.a.wean.to.avoid.withdrawal
-
pregnant,.a.risk.benefit.ratio.is.necessary.as.fetal.outcomes.a
re.improved.as.compared.to.illicit.drug.use,.however.can.have
.decreased.birth.weight,.length,.head.circumference.and.fetal.
growth
Opioid.medication:.Ketamine.-.CORRECT.ANSWER--
Medication.useful.in.general.anesthesia.and.procedural.seda
tion
-off.label.usage.as.infusions.for.acute.pain,.as.both.a.stand-
alone.treatment,.as.an.adjunctive.option.with.opioids,.as.well.
as.an.intranasal.formulation.
, Opioid.medication:.Tramadol.-.CORRECT.ANSWER--
Opioid.agonist,.with.similar.indications.and.side.effect.profile.
as.other.opioids,.but.that.also.blocks.reuptake.of.serotonin.a
nd.norepinephrine.
-
Indicated.for.acute.pain.management,.with.added.benefit.for.
patients.with.neuropathic.pain.and.nociceptive.pain..
-
Has.a.lower.risk.of.constipation.and.dependence.than.other.o
pioids,.but.does.have.risk.of.serotonin.syndrome.
Opioid.medication:.Naloxone.-.CORRECT.ANSWER--
pure.antagonist,.with.clinical.indication.for.treatment.of.acut
e.opioid.overdose..
-
IV.naloxone.can.dramatically.reverse.opioids,.even.in.comato
se.states
-
recent.widespread.community.availability.of.intramuscular.a
nd.intranasal.administration.options.available.given.the.pres
cription.and.recreational.opiate.crisis,.and.related.deaths..-
Given.the.short.duration.of.action,.patients.can.relapse.into.c
oma.or.previous.overdose.state,.and.may.need.continued.mo
nitoring.and.potentially.further.doses.or.constant.infusion.
Opioid.medication:.Clonidine.-.CORRECT.ANSWER--
antihypertensive.agent,.and.Alpha2-Adrenergic.Agonist
-off-
label.adjunctive.treatment.for.medically.supervised.opioid.wit
hdrawal..
-Initial.treatment.is.0.1mg-
0.2mg,.with.ability.to.repeat.up.to.4.doses.until.symptoms.res
olve,.while.assuring.stability.of.blood.pressure.and.heart.rate.
.
quiz Exam fully solved & updated
2025-2026(latest version verified for
accuracy) (Questions + Answers)
Solved 100% Correct!!
Addiction.is.often.driven.by.the.client's.attempts.to:.-
.CORRECT.ANSWER-self-
medicate.an.underlying.mental.health.disorder
adverse.effects.associated.with.the.acute.use.of.opioids:.-
.CORRECT.ANSWER--Itching
-Constipation
-Respiratory.depression
-Urinary.retention
-Sedation
Opioid.medication:.Morphine.-.CORRECT.ANSWER--
Prototype.opioid.agonist
-indicated.for.acute.pain
-
binds.to.opioid.receptors.in.the.CNS,.inhibiting.ascending.pai
n.pathways,.altering.the.perception.&.response.to.pain
-
also.produces.CNS.depression.and.potentially.respiratory.de
pression
*may.be.life-
threatening,.especially.if.utilized.with.benzodiazepines,.CNS.
depressants,.or.alcohol
,onset.of.action:
-immediate.release.formulation.is.patient-
dependent,.with.variable.absorption..
-IV.is.5-10.minutes,.with.a.duration.3-5.hours..
-
Also.available.in.controlled.release.formulation.(MS.Contin).a
nd.extended-release.morphine.(Avinza).
Opioid.medication:.Fentanyl.-.CORRECT.ANSWER--
has.an.almost.immediate.onset.of.action.when.given.IV,.with.
a.duration.of.0.5-1.hour
-More.potent.than.morphine,.but.short.duration.of.action
-
the.preferred.opioid.for.those.unable.to.tolerate.morphine.or.
hydromorphone.and.in.those.with.severe.hepatic.and.renal.di
sease
-
same.indications.as.morphine.and.is.also.used.frequently.in.
procedural.sedation.and.general.anesthesia
-Conversion.between.fentanyl.products.is.NOT.mcg.for.mcg
Opioid.medication:.Hydromorphone.-.CORRECT.ANSWER--
Similar.opioid.agonist.as.morphine.but.more.potent
-
Oral.and.parenteral.doses.are.not.equivalent.(parenteral.dose
s.up.to.5.times.more.potent)
Opioid.medication:.Meperidine.-.CORRECT.ANSWER--
No.longer.recommended.as.an.analgesic,.and.not.widely.avail
able..
-
Has.numerous.concerning.adverse.effects.such.as.seizures.a
nd.delirium.
,Opioid.medication:.Methadone.-.CORRECT.ANSWER--
Utilized.in.detoxification.and.maintenance.treatment.of.opioi
d.addiction.and.heroin.addiction,.with.high.variability.among.
patients
-long.acting.opioid.that.binds.to.and.occupies.mu-
opioid.receptors,.reducing.craving.for.opioids.and.prevents.wi
thdrawal.symptoms.for.24.hours
-
potential.for.abuse,.only.licensed.opioid.treatment.programs.
or.licensed.inpatient.hospital.units.permitted.to.order.and.dis
pense.this.medication
-
potential.for.life.threatening.respiratory.depression.and.QT.p
rolongation
-
Equianalgesic.conversion.ratios.between.methadone.and.oth
er.opioids.are.individually.variable,.with.deaths.occurring.du
ring.conversion.from.chronic.high.dose.opiate.history.or.opioi
d.abuse.to.methadone
-Discontinuation.requires.a.wean.to.avoid.withdrawal
-
pregnant,.a.risk.benefit.ratio.is.necessary.as.fetal.outcomes.a
re.improved.as.compared.to.illicit.drug.use,.however.can.have
.decreased.birth.weight,.length,.head.circumference.and.fetal.
growth
Opioid.medication:.Ketamine.-.CORRECT.ANSWER--
Medication.useful.in.general.anesthesia.and.procedural.seda
tion
-off.label.usage.as.infusions.for.acute.pain,.as.both.a.stand-
alone.treatment,.as.an.adjunctive.option.with.opioids,.as.well.
as.an.intranasal.formulation.
, Opioid.medication:.Tramadol.-.CORRECT.ANSWER--
Opioid.agonist,.with.similar.indications.and.side.effect.profile.
as.other.opioids,.but.that.also.blocks.reuptake.of.serotonin.a
nd.norepinephrine.
-
Indicated.for.acute.pain.management,.with.added.benefit.for.
patients.with.neuropathic.pain.and.nociceptive.pain..
-
Has.a.lower.risk.of.constipation.and.dependence.than.other.o
pioids,.but.does.have.risk.of.serotonin.syndrome.
Opioid.medication:.Naloxone.-.CORRECT.ANSWER--
pure.antagonist,.with.clinical.indication.for.treatment.of.acut
e.opioid.overdose..
-
IV.naloxone.can.dramatically.reverse.opioids,.even.in.comato
se.states
-
recent.widespread.community.availability.of.intramuscular.a
nd.intranasal.administration.options.available.given.the.pres
cription.and.recreational.opiate.crisis,.and.related.deaths..-
Given.the.short.duration.of.action,.patients.can.relapse.into.c
oma.or.previous.overdose.state,.and.may.need.continued.mo
nitoring.and.potentially.further.doses.or.constant.infusion.
Opioid.medication:.Clonidine.-.CORRECT.ANSWER--
antihypertensive.agent,.and.Alpha2-Adrenergic.Agonist
-off-
label.adjunctive.treatment.for.medically.supervised.opioid.wit
hdrawal..
-Initial.treatment.is.0.1mg-
0.2mg,.with.ability.to.repeat.up.to.4.doses.until.symptoms.res
olve,.while.assuring.stability.of.blood.pressure.and.heart.rate.
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