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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;
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
, 2
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;
, 3
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;
