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NSG 552
PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY E XAM
3- QUESTION AND CORRECT
ANSWER
Question 1: What is the mechanism of action of
Naloxone?
CORRECT ANSWER : Pure opioid antagonist that
competes and displaces opioids receptor sites.
Question 2: What medications treat opioid disorder?
CORRECT ANSWER : Methadone; Buprenorphine,
buprenorphine + Naloxone
Question 3: What medication for opioid use disorder is
used with comorbid pain?
CORRECT ANSWER : Buprenorphine + Naloxone
Question 4: Inappropriate use of what substance may be
due to uncontrolled pain?
CORRECT ANSWER : Opioids
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Question 5: What are the Naltrexone delivery methods?
CORRECT ANSWER : Tablet; Injectable; Implant
Question 6: What is one form of Naltrexone delivery
method limited to inpatient use?
CORRECT ANSWER : Implant
Question 7: What is the mechanism of action
buprenorphine?
CORRECT ANSWER : Mu receptor partial agonist for
opioid withdrawal
Question 8: 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
Question 9: What are symptoms of opioid intoxication?
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CORRECT ANSWER : Nausea and vomiting;
Respiratory depression; Constipation; Itching; Mioisis (small pupil); Euphoria; and Sedation
Question 10: What withdrawal symptoms of opioids?
CORRECT ANSWER : Nausea and vomiting; Diarrhea;
Dehydration; Irritability; Restlessness; Yawning; Twitching; Increased heart rate and blood pressure; Chills; Increased temperature; Rhinorrhea; Lacrimation; Dilated pupils
Question 11: What medication is given for opioid
intoxication during cardiac or respiratory depression is a concern?
CORRECT ANSWER : Naloxone
Question 12: What are symptoms of cocaine intoxication?
CORRECT ANSWER : Dilated pupils; Headache;
Tremor; Hyper-reflexia; Twitching; MI; Nausea and vomiting; Incontinence/ARF; Rhabdomyolysis
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Question 13: What is the treatment for cocaine
intoxication?
CORRECT ANSWER : Benzodiazepines;
Antipsychotics; Management of medical problems that include hypertension, stroke, cardiac arrhythmias, hyperthermia, and seizures
Question 14: What would not be the treatment for chest
pain and MI from cocaine?
CORRECT ANSWER: Beta blockers are to be avoided
due to unopposed a-adrenergic stimulation.
Question 15: What are the symptoms for alcohol
intoxication?
CORRECT ANSWER : Blood levels; Decreased reaction
time; Muscle incoordination; Ataxia; Dysarthria; Respiratory failure; Coma
Question 16: What are the treatments for severe alcohol
intoxication?