NSG 552 Exam 3: Psychopharmacology Review EXAM MOST TESTED
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS/GET IT 100% ACCURATE!!
2026!!
naltrexone class - (ANSWER)Opioid receptor antagonist
Naltrexone can be used for - (ANSWER)both ETOH and opioid use disorders
What does naltrexone do - (ANSWER)Reduces desire/cravings, First line treatment, Will precipitate
withdrawal in patients with physical opioid dependence
First line treatment in maintaining abstinence after detox - (ANSWER)acamprosate
acamprosate can be used - (ANSWER)in liver disease- not metabolized by the liver (not impacted by
ETOH use). Can be administered to patients with hepatitis, liver disease, and those who continue
drinking alcohol
acamprosate Contraindicated in - (ANSWER)severe renal disease
acamprosate helps with - (ANSWER)Decreasing cravings
ETOH 2nd line treatment - (ANSWER)disulfiram (Antabuse)
disulfiram (Antabuse) causes - (ANSWER)aversion reaction to ETOH (flushing, headaches, n/v,
palpitation, SOB, vertigo, hypotension)
disulfiram (Antabuse) Do not - (ANSWER)administer until the person has been alcohol free at least 12
hours
disulfiram (Antabuse) MOA - (ANSWER)Blocks enzyme (aldehyde dehydrogenase) in the liver
, NSG 552 Exam 3: Psychopharmacology Review EXAM MOST TESTED
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS/GET IT 100% ACCURATE!!
2026!!
ETOH withdrawal- Benzos - (ANSWER)To keep patient calm and lightly sedated
Benzos MOA - (ANSWER)Enhance the effects of GABA
Meds used in mild alcohol withdrawal - (ANSWER)Tegretol, Valproic or Gabapentin
ETHO meds for nutritional deficiencies - (ANSWER)Thiamine, folic acid, and multivitamin - 'Banana bag'
Wernicke's encephalopathy treatment - (ANSWER)Parenteral Thiamine and Folate
Wernicke's encephalopathy cause - (ANSWER)B1 deficiency
Cocaine mechanism - (ANSWER)reuptake of dopamine, epinephrine, and NE = Stimulant effect
Cocaine effects on the body - (ANSWER)has vasoconstrictive effects = can cause MI, stroke
Cocaine treatment options - (ANSWER)NO FDA approved med; Off-label = naltrexone, modafinil,
Topamax
Antabuse in cocaine use disorder - (ANSWER)increase synaptic dopamine in the brain reward circuit and
act as an agonist treatment in the setting of cocaine use disorder
Medications for cocaine-induced chest pain - (ANSWER)nitroglycerin & aspirin = No metoprolol
Amphetamine treatment - (ANSWER)Rehydrate, correct electrolyte, and treat hyperthermia
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS/GET IT 100% ACCURATE!!
2026!!
naltrexone class - (ANSWER)Opioid receptor antagonist
Naltrexone can be used for - (ANSWER)both ETOH and opioid use disorders
What does naltrexone do - (ANSWER)Reduces desire/cravings, First line treatment, Will precipitate
withdrawal in patients with physical opioid dependence
First line treatment in maintaining abstinence after detox - (ANSWER)acamprosate
acamprosate can be used - (ANSWER)in liver disease- not metabolized by the liver (not impacted by
ETOH use). Can be administered to patients with hepatitis, liver disease, and those who continue
drinking alcohol
acamprosate Contraindicated in - (ANSWER)severe renal disease
acamprosate helps with - (ANSWER)Decreasing cravings
ETOH 2nd line treatment - (ANSWER)disulfiram (Antabuse)
disulfiram (Antabuse) causes - (ANSWER)aversion reaction to ETOH (flushing, headaches, n/v,
palpitation, SOB, vertigo, hypotension)
disulfiram (Antabuse) Do not - (ANSWER)administer until the person has been alcohol free at least 12
hours
disulfiram (Antabuse) MOA - (ANSWER)Blocks enzyme (aldehyde dehydrogenase) in the liver
, NSG 552 Exam 3: Psychopharmacology Review EXAM MOST TESTED
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS/GET IT 100% ACCURATE!!
2026!!
ETOH withdrawal- Benzos - (ANSWER)To keep patient calm and lightly sedated
Benzos MOA - (ANSWER)Enhance the effects of GABA
Meds used in mild alcohol withdrawal - (ANSWER)Tegretol, Valproic or Gabapentin
ETHO meds for nutritional deficiencies - (ANSWER)Thiamine, folic acid, and multivitamin - 'Banana bag'
Wernicke's encephalopathy treatment - (ANSWER)Parenteral Thiamine and Folate
Wernicke's encephalopathy cause - (ANSWER)B1 deficiency
Cocaine mechanism - (ANSWER)reuptake of dopamine, epinephrine, and NE = Stimulant effect
Cocaine effects on the body - (ANSWER)has vasoconstrictive effects = can cause MI, stroke
Cocaine treatment options - (ANSWER)NO FDA approved med; Off-label = naltrexone, modafinil,
Topamax
Antabuse in cocaine use disorder - (ANSWER)increase synaptic dopamine in the brain reward circuit and
act as an agonist treatment in the setting of cocaine use disorder
Medications for cocaine-induced chest pain - (ANSWER)nitroglycerin & aspirin = No metoprolol
Amphetamine treatment - (ANSWER)Rehydrate, correct electrolyte, and treat hyperthermia
