NSG 552 Exam 3: 100% Verified Questions & Answers
What are the treatments for DT?
(Ans-
Acute care management;
Parenteral diazepam or lorazepam;
Thiamine;
Antipsychotics if necessary
What is the mechanism of action of disulfiram?
(Ans- Via negative reinforcement, where drinking is avoided due to
unpleasant effects.
What is the mechanism of action of Acamprosate?
(Ans- NMDA receptor antagonist
How is Acamprosate cleared?
(Ans- Renally
What medication can be given to patients with AUD with hepatic
dysfunction?
(Ans- Acamprosate
,What medication is suitable for AUD with comorbid OUD?
(Ans- Naltrexone
What medication reduces consumption by decreasing reinforcement
properties?
(Ans- Naltrexone
What medication only deals with physical dependence, but does not
address the psychological component of smoking?
(Ans- NRT
What medications are oral stop-smoking aids?
(Ans-
Varenicline;
Bupropion;
Clonidine
"Very Bad Cancer"
What are the "Very Bad Cancer" medications?
(Ans-
, Varenicline;
Bupropion;
Clonidine
What medication for smoking cessation treatment should be observed
for neuropsychiatric symptoms that include changes in behavior,
hostility, agitation, depressed mood, and suicide-related events that
include ideation, behavior, and attempted suicide?
(Ans- Bupropion
What is the treatment for cocaine induced chest pain or myocardial
infarction?
(Ans- Intravenous benzodiazepines
What medications can treat agitation in patients with dementia?
(Ans- Atypical antipsychotics
What type of medications are used only for short-term and acute
episodes of aggression, agitation, and psychosis in patients with
dementia?
(Ans- Benzodiazepines
What are the treatments for DT?
(Ans-
Acute care management;
Parenteral diazepam or lorazepam;
Thiamine;
Antipsychotics if necessary
What is the mechanism of action of disulfiram?
(Ans- Via negative reinforcement, where drinking is avoided due to
unpleasant effects.
What is the mechanism of action of Acamprosate?
(Ans- NMDA receptor antagonist
How is Acamprosate cleared?
(Ans- Renally
What medication can be given to patients with AUD with hepatic
dysfunction?
(Ans- Acamprosate
,What medication is suitable for AUD with comorbid OUD?
(Ans- Naltrexone
What medication reduces consumption by decreasing reinforcement
properties?
(Ans- Naltrexone
What medication only deals with physical dependence, but does not
address the psychological component of smoking?
(Ans- NRT
What medications are oral stop-smoking aids?
(Ans-
Varenicline;
Bupropion;
Clonidine
"Very Bad Cancer"
What are the "Very Bad Cancer" medications?
(Ans-
, Varenicline;
Bupropion;
Clonidine
What medication for smoking cessation treatment should be observed
for neuropsychiatric symptoms that include changes in behavior,
hostility, agitation, depressed mood, and suicide-related events that
include ideation, behavior, and attempted suicide?
(Ans- Bupropion
What is the treatment for cocaine induced chest pain or myocardial
infarction?
(Ans- Intravenous benzodiazepines
What medications can treat agitation in patients with dementia?
(Ans- Atypical antipsychotics
What type of medications are used only for short-term and acute
episodes of aggression, agitation, and psychosis in patients with
dementia?
(Ans- Benzodiazepines
