NSG 552 EXAM 3 WILKES UNIVERSITY ACTUAL
EXAM 90 QUESTION AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS RATED A GRADE.
What would not be the treatment for chest pain and MI from cocaine? -
ANSWER--Beta blockers are to be avoided due to unopposed a-
adrenergic stimulation.
What are the symptoms for alcohol intoxication? - ANSWER--Blood
levels;
Decreased reaction time;
Muscle incoordination;
Ataxia;
Dysarthria;
Respiratory failure;
Coma
What are the treatments for severe alcohol intoxication? - ANSWER--
Cardiopulmonary function maintenance;
Thiamine;
Haloperidol PRN for agitation
What medication is given to prevent Wernicke's encephalopathy? -
ANSWER--Thiamine given intramuscular or intravenously along with
intravenous fluids and a banana bag
,NSG 552 EXAM 3 WILKES UNIVERSITY ACTUAL
EXAM 90 QUESTION AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS RATED A GRADE.
What class of drugs are to be avoided for acute alcohol intoxication? -
ANSWER--Benzodiazepines
What is the treatment for uncomplicated alcohol withdrawal? -
ANSWER--Benzodiazepines for symptom triggered or flexed dose.
What kind of half-life do diazepam and chlordiazepoxide have? -
ANSWER--Longer half-life
What medications can you give for patients with hepatic dysfunction? -
ANSWER--Oxazepam and lorazepam
What benzodiazepines with a long half-life are used to treat AUD? -
ANSWER--Diazepam and chlordiazepoxide
What benzodiazepines with a moderate half-life are used in AUD
patients with liver disease? - ANSWER--Oxazepam and lorazepam
What are the treatments for alcohol withdrawal symptoms? - ANSWER-
-Diazepam intravenous;
Lorazepam intravenous or intramuscular;
Thiamine intravenous or intramuscular;
Addressing electrolyte imbalances
, NSG 552 EXAM 3 WILKES UNIVERSITY ACTUAL
EXAM 90 QUESTION AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS RATED A GRADE.
What are the treatments for DT? - ANSWER--Acute care management;
Parenteral diazepam or lorazepam;
Thiamine;
Antipsychotics if necessary
What is the mechanism of action of disulfiram? - ANSWER--Via
negative reinforcement, where drinking is avoided due to unpleasant
effects.
What is the mechanism of action of Acamprosate? - ANSWER--NMDA
receptor antagonist
How is Acamprosate cleared? - ANSWER--Renally
What medication can be given to patients with AUD with hepatic
dysfunction? - ANSWER--Acamprosate
What medication is suitable for AUD with comorbid OUD? -
ANSWER--Naltrexone
What medication reduces consumption by decreasing reinforcement
properties? - ANSWER--Naltrexone
EXAM 90 QUESTION AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS RATED A GRADE.
What would not be the treatment for chest pain and MI from cocaine? -
ANSWER--Beta blockers are to be avoided due to unopposed a-
adrenergic stimulation.
What are the symptoms for alcohol intoxication? - ANSWER--Blood
levels;
Decreased reaction time;
Muscle incoordination;
Ataxia;
Dysarthria;
Respiratory failure;
Coma
What are the treatments for severe alcohol intoxication? - ANSWER--
Cardiopulmonary function maintenance;
Thiamine;
Haloperidol PRN for agitation
What medication is given to prevent Wernicke's encephalopathy? -
ANSWER--Thiamine given intramuscular or intravenously along with
intravenous fluids and a banana bag
,NSG 552 EXAM 3 WILKES UNIVERSITY ACTUAL
EXAM 90 QUESTION AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS RATED A GRADE.
What class of drugs are to be avoided for acute alcohol intoxication? -
ANSWER--Benzodiazepines
What is the treatment for uncomplicated alcohol withdrawal? -
ANSWER--Benzodiazepines for symptom triggered or flexed dose.
What kind of half-life do diazepam and chlordiazepoxide have? -
ANSWER--Longer half-life
What medications can you give for patients with hepatic dysfunction? -
ANSWER--Oxazepam and lorazepam
What benzodiazepines with a long half-life are used to treat AUD? -
ANSWER--Diazepam and chlordiazepoxide
What benzodiazepines with a moderate half-life are used in AUD
patients with liver disease? - ANSWER--Oxazepam and lorazepam
What are the treatments for alcohol withdrawal symptoms? - ANSWER-
-Diazepam intravenous;
Lorazepam intravenous or intramuscular;
Thiamine intravenous or intramuscular;
Addressing electrolyte imbalances
, NSG 552 EXAM 3 WILKES UNIVERSITY ACTUAL
EXAM 90 QUESTION AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS RATED A GRADE.
What are the treatments for DT? - ANSWER--Acute care management;
Parenteral diazepam or lorazepam;
Thiamine;
Antipsychotics if necessary
What is the mechanism of action of disulfiram? - ANSWER--Via
negative reinforcement, where drinking is avoided due to unpleasant
effects.
What is the mechanism of action of Acamprosate? - ANSWER--NMDA
receptor antagonist
How is Acamprosate cleared? - ANSWER--Renally
What medication can be given to patients with AUD with hepatic
dysfunction? - ANSWER--Acamprosate
What medication is suitable for AUD with comorbid OUD? -
ANSWER--Naltrexone
What medication reduces consumption by decreasing reinforcement
properties? - ANSWER--Naltrexone
