NSG 552 PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY LATEST
EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF
2026
▶ PCP symptoms of intoxication? Answer:Nystagmus
▶ Sedatives intoxication treatment? Answer:Benzos = Flumazenil in OD
(Benzo antagonist)
▶ PCP treatment options? Answer:Supportive care (rehydration, electrolyte
balance etc.); Benzos for agitation, anxiety, muscle spasms; Haldol for
severe agitation and psychosis
▶ Nicotine treatment? Answer:varenicline (Chantix)
▶ Varenicline (Chantix) MOA? Answer:mimics action of nicotine; most
effective tobacco cessation; Reduces rewarding aspects; Prevents
withdrawal symptoms
▶ Leading causes of death in serious mental illness? Answer:heart
disease, cancer, and cerebrovascular or respiratory disease, which can all
be linked to smoking
▶ Opioid medications/drugs stimulation? Answer:mu, kappa, and delta
opiate receptors
▶ Opioids effects on the dopaminergic system? Answer:mediates their
addictive and rewarding properties
▶ Symptoms of opioid intoxication? Answer:Miosis (constricted pupils)
▶ naloxone? Answer:Potent opioid antagonist
▶ buprenorphine? Answer:Partial Opioid receptor agonist/ opioid
antagonist
, ▶ naltrexone? Answer:Competitive opioid antagonist
▶ buprenorphine/naloxone? Answer:Partial Opioid receptor agonist/ opioid
antagonist
▶ Methadone? Answer:Long-acting full opioid receptor AGONIST at mu
receptor
▶ methadone: make sure to monitor? Answer:for QTC prolongation
(cardiac abnormalities)
▶ buprenorphine/buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone)? Answer:Decreases
cravings
▶ buprenorphine/buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone) can cause?
Answer:precipitated withdrawal if used too soon after full opioid agonist
▶ If buprenorphine is used too soon after a patient's last opioid use?
Answer:buprenorphine will displace any residual opioids from the μ
receptors and can precipitate withdrawal symptoms
▶ Opioid Use Disorder = Suboxone can be used? Answer:in managing
pain
▶ naltrexone can cause? Answer:Precipitated withdrawal if used within 7
days of heroin use
▶ naltrexone can also affect these labs? Answer:Risk for LFT elevation
▶ Naltrexone comes in? Answer:po, injection, and implant (NO LIQUID)
▶ Caffeine More than 1g? Answer:tinnitus, severe agitation, cardiac
arrhythmias
▶ Caffeine More than 10g? Answer:Death can occur secondary to seizures
and respiratory failure
EXAM PREP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PDF
2026
▶ PCP symptoms of intoxication? Answer:Nystagmus
▶ Sedatives intoxication treatment? Answer:Benzos = Flumazenil in OD
(Benzo antagonist)
▶ PCP treatment options? Answer:Supportive care (rehydration, electrolyte
balance etc.); Benzos for agitation, anxiety, muscle spasms; Haldol for
severe agitation and psychosis
▶ Nicotine treatment? Answer:varenicline (Chantix)
▶ Varenicline (Chantix) MOA? Answer:mimics action of nicotine; most
effective tobacco cessation; Reduces rewarding aspects; Prevents
withdrawal symptoms
▶ Leading causes of death in serious mental illness? Answer:heart
disease, cancer, and cerebrovascular or respiratory disease, which can all
be linked to smoking
▶ Opioid medications/drugs stimulation? Answer:mu, kappa, and delta
opiate receptors
▶ Opioids effects on the dopaminergic system? Answer:mediates their
addictive and rewarding properties
▶ Symptoms of opioid intoxication? Answer:Miosis (constricted pupils)
▶ naloxone? Answer:Potent opioid antagonist
▶ buprenorphine? Answer:Partial Opioid receptor agonist/ opioid
antagonist
, ▶ naltrexone? Answer:Competitive opioid antagonist
▶ buprenorphine/naloxone? Answer:Partial Opioid receptor agonist/ opioid
antagonist
▶ Methadone? Answer:Long-acting full opioid receptor AGONIST at mu
receptor
▶ methadone: make sure to monitor? Answer:for QTC prolongation
(cardiac abnormalities)
▶ buprenorphine/buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone)? Answer:Decreases
cravings
▶ buprenorphine/buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone) can cause?
Answer:precipitated withdrawal if used too soon after full opioid agonist
▶ If buprenorphine is used too soon after a patient's last opioid use?
Answer:buprenorphine will displace any residual opioids from the μ
receptors and can precipitate withdrawal symptoms
▶ Opioid Use Disorder = Suboxone can be used? Answer:in managing
pain
▶ naltrexone can cause? Answer:Precipitated withdrawal if used within 7
days of heroin use
▶ naltrexone can also affect these labs? Answer:Risk for LFT elevation
▶ Naltrexone comes in? Answer:po, injection, and implant (NO LIQUID)
▶ Caffeine More than 1g? Answer:tinnitus, severe agitation, cardiac
arrhythmias
▶ Caffeine More than 10g? Answer:Death can occur secondary to seizures
and respiratory failure
