Week 6 Final Exam: NR546 / NR-546
(Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Advanced Pharmacology Psychopharmacology for the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | Questions and Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain
Question:
which medication can be used in pregnancy
Answer:
methadone, buprenorphine (subutex)
Question:
which medication can be used in breastfeeding
Answer:
methadone with consideration to feeding intervals
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Question:
which medication can not be used in pregnancy
Answer:
Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) and Naloxone cannot be used in pregnancy as naloxone increases the risk of neonatal abstinence syndrome
Question:
which medication can not be used in breastfeeding
Answer:
Naltrexone and buprenorphine are not recommended for breastfeeding mothers.
Question:
which medications to avoid in elderly
Answer:
Buprenorphine use in the elderly may lead to confusion and drowsiness.
Methadone has a high potential for drug interactions, associated with QT prolongation.
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