MSN 571 Midterm Questions and Answers
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lithium [ Ans: ] check NA levels 2x per week until
therapeutic levels and then monthly
ED50 [ Ans: ] defined therapeutic response in 50% of the
population
pharmacogenetics [ Ans: ] the study of genetic factors that
influence an individuals response to a specific drug
pharmacogenomics [ Ans: ] the study of how genetics play
a role in a persons response to drugs
(MAT) Medication assisted therapy [ Ans: ] gold standard
for treatment of opioid use disorder
MAT drugs [ Ans: ] methadone, buprenorphine with or
without naloxone, naltrexone
Methadone [ Ans: ] full mu-opioid agonist. The binding at
adequate doses can result in the reduction of heroin or
other opioid use by decreased craving and withdrawal
from other opioids
methadone [ Ans: ] schedule II, 5 days to reach steady
state, no ceiling effect. higher risk of overdose compared
to buprenorphine
(100% Correct Answers) Already Graded A+
lithium [ Ans: ] check NA levels 2x per week until
therapeutic levels and then monthly
ED50 [ Ans: ] defined therapeutic response in 50% of the
population
pharmacogenetics [ Ans: ] the study of genetic factors that
influence an individuals response to a specific drug
pharmacogenomics [ Ans: ] the study of how genetics play
a role in a persons response to drugs
(MAT) Medication assisted therapy [ Ans: ] gold standard
for treatment of opioid use disorder
MAT drugs [ Ans: ] methadone, buprenorphine with or
without naloxone, naltrexone
Methadone [ Ans: ] full mu-opioid agonist. The binding at
adequate doses can result in the reduction of heroin or
other opioid use by decreased craving and withdrawal
from other opioids
methadone [ Ans: ] schedule II, 5 days to reach steady
state, no ceiling effect. higher risk of overdose compared
to buprenorphine
