NSG 552 Psycho-Pharmacology Wilkes Exam 3 Study
Guide Fall 2026 2026 UPDATED EXAM ACTUAL
LATEST VERSIONS 80 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (100% CORRECT) A+ GRADED
ASSURED
Additional medications to use in mild to moderate alcohol withdrawal - CORRECT ANSWER:
carbamazepine (Tegretol), Valproic acid or gabapentin
Alpha-2 agonists used in ADHD - CORRECT ANSWER: clonidine, guanfacine
Alpha-2 agonists used in ASD - CORRECT ANSWER: clonidine & guanfacine
Aripiprazole for ASD can be used in ages - CORRECT ANSWER: 6-17
Aversion symptoms with Disulfuram - CORRECT ANSWER: flushing, N/V, HA, vertigo, SOB,
hypotension, palpitation
Bupropions role in alcohol use disorder - CORRECT ANSWER: Can diminish cravings for etoh,
treat underlying anxiety/depression
CIWA assesses: - CORRECT ANSWER: n/v, tremor, paroxysmall sweats, anxiety, agitation,
tactile disturbances, auditory disturbances, visual disturbances, headaches, orientation
CIWA scoring - CORRECT ANSWER: <10=mild
10-15=moderate
>15=severe
, Clonidine in ASD targets - CORRECT ANSWER: This alpha 2 agonist hyperactivity and
inattention
Delirium Tremens - CORRECT ANSWER: 48-96 hours after last etoh consumption includes
anxiety, anorexia, nausea/vomiting, psychomotor agitation
Drug to treat cocaine intoxication with severe agitation - CORRECT ANSWER: lorazepam
Drugs used in opioid withdrawal - CORRECT ANSWER: Suboxone, Clonidine, bentyl
First line for ADD/ADHD - CORRECT ANSWER: stimulants (study guide)/methylphenidate
(DynaMed)
First line intervention for ASD - CORRECT ANSWER: ABA (applied behavioral analysis)
First line treatment in alcohol withdrawal - CORRECT ANSWER: Benzodiazepines
First Line Treatments for alcohol use disorder (according to Study Guide & Dynamed) -
CORRECT ANSWER: naltrexone and acamprosate
Fluvoxemine in ASD targets - CORRECT ANSWER: This SSRI targets repetitive thoughts,
repetitive behaviors, and aggression, and inappropriate language.
Guanfacine in ASD targets - CORRECT ANSWER: This alpha2 agonist decreases autonomic
arousal, for patients who have poorly responded to stimulants
How long do you need to wait to administer antabuse? - CORRECT ANSWER: Person needs to
be alcohol free for 12 hours
Guide Fall 2026 2026 UPDATED EXAM ACTUAL
LATEST VERSIONS 80 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (100% CORRECT) A+ GRADED
ASSURED
Additional medications to use in mild to moderate alcohol withdrawal - CORRECT ANSWER:
carbamazepine (Tegretol), Valproic acid or gabapentin
Alpha-2 agonists used in ADHD - CORRECT ANSWER: clonidine, guanfacine
Alpha-2 agonists used in ASD - CORRECT ANSWER: clonidine & guanfacine
Aripiprazole for ASD can be used in ages - CORRECT ANSWER: 6-17
Aversion symptoms with Disulfuram - CORRECT ANSWER: flushing, N/V, HA, vertigo, SOB,
hypotension, palpitation
Bupropions role in alcohol use disorder - CORRECT ANSWER: Can diminish cravings for etoh,
treat underlying anxiety/depression
CIWA assesses: - CORRECT ANSWER: n/v, tremor, paroxysmall sweats, anxiety, agitation,
tactile disturbances, auditory disturbances, visual disturbances, headaches, orientation
CIWA scoring - CORRECT ANSWER: <10=mild
10-15=moderate
>15=severe
, Clonidine in ASD targets - CORRECT ANSWER: This alpha 2 agonist hyperactivity and
inattention
Delirium Tremens - CORRECT ANSWER: 48-96 hours after last etoh consumption includes
anxiety, anorexia, nausea/vomiting, psychomotor agitation
Drug to treat cocaine intoxication with severe agitation - CORRECT ANSWER: lorazepam
Drugs used in opioid withdrawal - CORRECT ANSWER: Suboxone, Clonidine, bentyl
First line for ADD/ADHD - CORRECT ANSWER: stimulants (study guide)/methylphenidate
(DynaMed)
First line intervention for ASD - CORRECT ANSWER: ABA (applied behavioral analysis)
First line treatment in alcohol withdrawal - CORRECT ANSWER: Benzodiazepines
First Line Treatments for alcohol use disorder (according to Study Guide & Dynamed) -
CORRECT ANSWER: naltrexone and acamprosate
Fluvoxemine in ASD targets - CORRECT ANSWER: This SSRI targets repetitive thoughts,
repetitive behaviors, and aggression, and inappropriate language.
Guanfacine in ASD targets - CORRECT ANSWER: This alpha2 agonist decreases autonomic
arousal, for patients who have poorly responded to stimulants
How long do you need to wait to administer antabuse? - CORRECT ANSWER: Person needs to
be alcohol free for 12 hours
