NSG 552 Exam 3 Study Guide 2025: Primary Care Management Practice Questions & Review

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NSG 552 EXAM 3 (WILKES) NEWEST 2025 PACKAGE

DEAL| NSG552 PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY 3

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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

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What are the Naltrexone delivery methods?

.....ANSWER.....Tablet;

Injectable;

Implant

What is one form of Naltrexone delivery method limited to

inpatient use? .....ANSWER.....Implant

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;

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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;

Chills;

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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;