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Psychopharmacology 552 exam 3 Questions
with Detailed Verified Answers
Naloxone MOA Ans: potent opioid antagonist that competes and displaces opioids at
opioid receptor sites
Methadone, buprenorphine, buprenorphine, naloxone.. what are all these tx for?
Ans: Tx for opioid use disorder.
Buprenorphine + naloxone = tx for what? Ans: Tx for opioid use disorder with
comorbid pain
Inappropriate use of what substance may be due to uncontrolled pain? Ans: Opioids
Different types of delivery methods for Naltrexone Ans: Tablet, injectable, implants
Inpatient naltrexone can be used in this form? Ans: Implant
Buprenorphine receptor? Ans: Mu receptor partial agonist (for opioid withdrawal)
Taking this medication too soon after last opioid use increases the chances of intense
withdrawal that comes on very quickly Ans: Buprenorphine
Opioid intoxication s/s Ans: n/v, respiratory depression, constipation, itching, miosis
(small pupils), euphoria, sedation
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Opioid intoxication stimulates what receptors? Ans: Mu, Kappa, Delta
Opioid withdrawal symptoms (COWS) Ans: n/v/d, dehydration, irritability,
restlessness, yawning, twitching, increased HR/BP, increased temp, rhinnorhea,
lacrimation, dilated pupils
Treatment for opioid intoxication in which cardiac/respiratory depression is concern
Ans: naloxone
Cocaine use risks Ans: MI, Stroke.. vasoconstrictive things!
Cocaine intoxication s/s Ans: dilated pupils, HA, tremor, hyper-reflexia, twitching,
seizures, coma, increased HR/BP, arrhythmias, rhabdo
Cocaine induced chest pain tx Ans: aspirin, nitro.. NO METOPROLOL /
BETABLOCKERS
Cocaine intoxication tx Ans: No FDA approved tx! Can give BZD for symptom
management..
off label tx: naltrexone, modafil, topamax (think No More Coke-amax)
ETOH intoxication s/s Ans: decreased reaction time, muscle incoordination, ataxia,
dysarthria, respiratory failure, coma
Severe ETOH tx Ans: Cardiopulmonary function maintenance, thiamine, haldol PRN
Psychopharmacology 552 exam 3 Questions
with Detailed Verified Answers
Naloxone MOA Ans: potent opioid antagonist that competes and displaces opioids at
opioid receptor sites
Methadone, buprenorphine, buprenorphine, naloxone.. what are all these tx for?
Ans: Tx for opioid use disorder.
Buprenorphine + naloxone = tx for what? Ans: Tx for opioid use disorder with
comorbid pain
Inappropriate use of what substance may be due to uncontrolled pain? Ans: Opioids
Different types of delivery methods for Naltrexone Ans: Tablet, injectable, implants
Inpatient naltrexone can be used in this form? Ans: Implant
Buprenorphine receptor? Ans: Mu receptor partial agonist (for opioid withdrawal)
Taking this medication too soon after last opioid use increases the chances of intense
withdrawal that comes on very quickly Ans: Buprenorphine
Opioid intoxication s/s Ans: n/v, respiratory depression, constipation, itching, miosis
(small pupils), euphoria, sedation
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Opioid intoxication stimulates what receptors? Ans: Mu, Kappa, Delta
Opioid withdrawal symptoms (COWS) Ans: n/v/d, dehydration, irritability,
restlessness, yawning, twitching, increased HR/BP, increased temp, rhinnorhea,
lacrimation, dilated pupils
Treatment for opioid intoxication in which cardiac/respiratory depression is concern
Ans: naloxone
Cocaine use risks Ans: MI, Stroke.. vasoconstrictive things!
Cocaine intoxication s/s Ans: dilated pupils, HA, tremor, hyper-reflexia, twitching,
seizures, coma, increased HR/BP, arrhythmias, rhabdo
Cocaine induced chest pain tx Ans: aspirin, nitro.. NO METOPROLOL /
BETABLOCKERS
Cocaine intoxication tx Ans: No FDA approved tx! Can give BZD for symptom
management..
off label tx: naltrexone, modafil, topamax (think No More Coke-amax)
ETOH intoxication s/s Ans: decreased reaction time, muscle incoordination, ataxia,
dysarthria, respiratory failure, coma
Severe ETOH tx Ans: Cardiopulmonary function maintenance, thiamine, haldol PRN
