NSG 552 Exam 3 Questions and Answers Graded A+

NSG 552 Exam 3 Questions and Answers
Graded A+

What is the mechanism of action of Naloxone? - Correct answer-Pure opioid

antagonist that competes and displaces opioids receptor sites.

What medications treat opioid disorder? - Correct answer-Methadone;

Buprenorphine, buprenorphine + Naloxone

What medication for opioid use disorder is used with comorbid pain? - Correct

answer-Buprenorphine + Naloxone

Inappropriate use of what substance may be due to uncontrolled pain? - Correct

answer-Opioids

What are the Naltrexone delivery methods? - Correct answer-Tablet;

Injectable;

Implant

What is one form of Naltrexone delivery method limited to inpatient use? - Correct

answer-Implant


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,What is the mechanism of action buprenorphine? - Correct answer-Mu receptor

partial agonist for opioid withdrawal

What medication taken too soon after last opioid use increases the chances of

intense withdrawal that comes on very quickly (precipitated withdrawal)? - Correct

answer-Buprenorphine

What are symptoms of opioid intoxication? - Correct answer-Nausea and vomiting;

Respiratory depression;

Constipation;

Itching;

Mioisis (small pupil);

Euphoria; and

Sedation

What withdrawal symptoms of opioids? - Correct answer-Nausea and vomiting;

Diarrhea;

Dehydration;

Irritability;

Restlessness;
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, Yawning;

Twitching;

Increased heart rate and blood pressure;

Chills;

Increased temperature;

Rhinorrhea;

Lacrimation;

Dilated pupils

What medication is given for opioid intoxication during cardiac or respiratory

depression is a concern? - Correct answer-Naloxone

What are symptoms of cocaine intoxication? - Correct answer-Dilated pupils;

Headache;

Tremor;

Hyper-reflexia;

Twitching;

MI;


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