NSG 552 Exam 3 – 200 Questions & Answers | Psychopharmacology, Substance Use, ADHD & Dementia 2026

This document is a comprehensive NSG 552 Exam 3 psychopharmacology review containing approximately 200 exam-style questions with verified answers, focused on substance use disorders, psychiatric pharmacology, and neurocognitive conditions. It covers key topics such as opioid use disorder treatments (naltrexone, buprenorphine, methadone), alcohol use disorder management (acamprosate, disulfiram, benzodiazepines), and stimulant-related disorders, as outlined on page 1–4. Early sections also emphasize mechanisms of action, withdrawal symptoms, and clinical treatment strategies, including important safety considerations such as precipitated withdrawal and contraindications. The material is structured in a clear question-and-answer format, making it highly effective for active recall and exam preparation. Middle sections (pages 8–14) provide in-depth coverage of ADHD management (stimulants vs non-stimulants, monitoring parameters, adverse effects), autism spectrum disorder treatments, and intellectual disability management. Later sections (pages 13–18) expand into dementia and neurocognitive disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, and frontotemporal degeneration, along with pharmacologic treatments such as cholinesterase inhibitors and memantine. The document also includes psychiatric conditions such as personality disorders, sexual dysfunction, and geriatric psychopharmacology considerations, ensuring a well-rounded and clinically relevant review. As highlighted throughout the document (e.g., page 2 and page 7), high-yield concepts such as naltrexone use in both alcohol and opioid disorders, acamprosate use in liver disease, and CIWA scoring for alcohol withdrawal are emphasized, making this an exam-focused and practical resource. This study guide aligns closely with advanced psychiatric nursing curricula and is particularly relevant for students using Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing by Sheila L. Videbeck. It is suitable for courses such as NSG 552, Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, PMHNP programs, and graduate-level nursing courses. This resource is ideal for nursing students, nurse practitioner students, and healthcare professionals preparing for exams, board-style assessments, and clinical psychiatric practice. Keywords: psychopharmacology, substance use disorders, opioid use disorder, naltrexone, buprenorphine, methadone, alcohol use disorder, acamprosate, disulfiram, benzodiazepines, adhd treatment, stimulants, atomoxetine, guanfacine, autism spectrum disorder, dementia, alzheimers disease, memantine, cholinesterase inhibitors, ciwa scoring, personality disorders, sexual dysfunction