NSG552 / NSG 552 Exam 3 Psychopharmacology
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What med should be routinely prescribed for all patients with an opioid use disorder?
Narcan
What type of half life does Narcan have?
A short half-life
What is the name for Buprenorphine/Naloxone Combo?
Suboxone
What is the drug class of Buprenorphine?
Partial Opioid receptor agonist/ opioid antagonist
,Methadone: Other name for Methadone?
Dolophine
Methadone: Drug Class
Long acting full opioid receptor agonist at mu receptor.
Narcan: Drug Class?
Potent Opioid antagonist
Narcan: Indication
Opiate overdose
How many times can you use Methadone daily?
1 time
Where can you usually get Methadone?
,Federally licensed substance abuse treatment programs
Methadone: What is the precaution to taking this med?
QTC prolongation cardiac abnormalities
What are the other names for Buprenorphine?
Buprenex
Soblocade
How does Buprenorphine work?
Decreases cravings
What is the precaution with buprenorphine / Suboxone?
Can precipitate withdrawal if used too soon after a full opioid agonist.
, Why can buprenorphine/suboxone precipitate withdrawal if used too soon after a full opioid
agonist?
It will displace any residual opioids from mu receptors.
What do you need to prescribe suboxone in outpatient settings?
A Waiver
What can be used to manage pain in a patient with opioid use disorder and comorbid pain?
Suboxone
What forms is suboxone available?
Buccal film
Sublingual film
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| Graded A+ | Latest 2026/2027 Update | Wilkes
What med should be routinely prescribed for all patients with an opioid use disorder?
Narcan
What type of half life does Narcan have?
A short half-life
What is the name for Buprenorphine/Naloxone Combo?
Suboxone
What is the drug class of Buprenorphine?
Partial Opioid receptor agonist/ opioid antagonist
,Methadone: Other name for Methadone?
Dolophine
Methadone: Drug Class
Long acting full opioid receptor agonist at mu receptor.
Narcan: Drug Class?
Potent Opioid antagonist
Narcan: Indication
Opiate overdose
How many times can you use Methadone daily?
1 time
Where can you usually get Methadone?
,Federally licensed substance abuse treatment programs
Methadone: What is the precaution to taking this med?
QTC prolongation cardiac abnormalities
What are the other names for Buprenorphine?
Buprenex
Soblocade
How does Buprenorphine work?
Decreases cravings
What is the precaution with buprenorphine / Suboxone?
Can precipitate withdrawal if used too soon after a full opioid agonist.
, Why can buprenorphine/suboxone precipitate withdrawal if used too soon after a full opioid
agonist?
It will displace any residual opioids from mu receptors.
What do you need to prescribe suboxone in outpatient settings?
A Waiver
What can be used to manage pain in a patient with opioid use disorder and comorbid pain?
Suboxone
What forms is suboxone available?
Buccal film
Sublingual film
