NSG 552 Exam 3 Questions and Answers
Graded A+
What is the mechanism of action of Naloxone? - Correct answer-Pure opioid
antagonist that competes and displaces opioids receptor sites.
What medications treat opioid disorder? - Correct answer-Methadone;
Buprenorphine, buprenorphine + Naloxone
What medication for opioid use disorder is used with comorbid pain? - Correct
answer-Buprenorphine + Naloxone
Inappropriate use of what substance may be due to uncontrolled pain? - Correct
answer-Opioids
What are the Naltrexone delivery methods? - Correct answer-Tablet;
Injectable;
Implant
What is one form of Naltrexone delivery method limited to inpatient use? - Correct
answer-Implant
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,What is the mechanism of action buprenorphine? - Correct 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)? - Correct
answer-Buprenorphine
What are symptoms of opioid intoxication? - Correct answer-Nausea and vomiting;
Respiratory depression;
Constipation;
Itching;
Mioisis (small pupil);
Euphoria; and
Sedation
What withdrawal symptoms of opioids? - Correct answer-Nausea and vomiting;
Diarrhea;
Dehydration;
Irritability;
Restlessness;
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, Yawning;
Twitching;
Increased heart rate and blood pressure;
Chills;
Increased temperature;
Rhinorrhea;
Lacrimation;
Dilated pupils
What medication is given for opioid intoxication during cardiac or respiratory
depression is a concern? - Correct answer-Naloxone
What are symptoms of cocaine intoxication? - Correct answer-Dilated pupils;
Headache;
Tremor;
Hyper-reflexia;
Twitching;
MI;
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Graded A+
What is the mechanism of action of Naloxone? - Correct answer-Pure opioid
antagonist that competes and displaces opioids receptor sites.
What medications treat opioid disorder? - Correct answer-Methadone;
Buprenorphine, buprenorphine + Naloxone
What medication for opioid use disorder is used with comorbid pain? - Correct
answer-Buprenorphine + Naloxone
Inappropriate use of what substance may be due to uncontrolled pain? - Correct
answer-Opioids
What are the Naltrexone delivery methods? - Correct answer-Tablet;
Injectable;
Implant
What is one form of Naltrexone delivery method limited to inpatient use? - Correct
answer-Implant
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,What is the mechanism of action buprenorphine? - Correct 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)? - Correct
answer-Buprenorphine
What are symptoms of opioid intoxication? - Correct answer-Nausea and vomiting;
Respiratory depression;
Constipation;
Itching;
Mioisis (small pupil);
Euphoria; and
Sedation
What withdrawal symptoms of opioids? - Correct answer-Nausea and vomiting;
Diarrhea;
Dehydration;
Irritability;
Restlessness;
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, Yawning;
Twitching;
Increased heart rate and blood pressure;
Chills;
Increased temperature;
Rhinorrhea;
Lacrimation;
Dilated pupils
What medication is given for opioid intoxication during cardiac or respiratory
depression is a concern? - Correct answer-Naloxone
What are symptoms of cocaine intoxication? - Correct answer-Dilated pupils;
Headache;
Tremor;
Hyper-reflexia;
Twitching;
MI;
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