NSG552 NSG 552 EXAM 3

NSG552 / NSG 552 EXAM 3

Psychopharmacology - Wilkes Actual Questions and Answers 100% Guarantee Pass

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

Answer: Implant.

Explanation: Naltrexone implants are administered in a medical

setting where patients require monitoring as the medication is released gradually into the body, ensuring adherence and minimizing relapse after treatment commencement.

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### %. What is the mechanism of action of buprenorphine?

Answer: Mu receptor partial agonist for opioid withdrawal.

Explanation: Buprenorphine acts on the mu-opioid receptors as a

partial agonist, alleviating withdrawal symptoms and cravings while providing a ceiling effect that reduces the risk of respiratory depression, making it safer than full agonists.

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### *. What medication taken too soon after last opioid use increases the chances of intense withdrawal that comes on very quickly (precipitated withdrawal)?

Answer: Buprenorphine.

Explanation: Initiating Buprenorphine when significant opioid levels

remain can cause rapid withdrawal due to its partial agonist properties. This leads users into a challenging situation where withdrawal symptoms may suddenly intensify, necessitating careful planning of treatments.

### /. What is the mechanism of action of Naloxone?

Answer: Naloxone is a pure opioid antagonist that competes and

displaces opioids at receptor sites.

Explanation: Naloxone reverses the effects of opioid overdose by

binding to the same mu-opioid receptors in the central nervous system without activating them, effectively displacing any opioid present. Its rapid action makes it critical in emergency situations to restore normal breathing in opioid overdose cases.

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### 0. What medications treat opioid use disorder? 3 / 4

Answer: Methadone; Buprenorphine; Buprenorphine + Naloxone.

Explanation: These medications facilitate recovery from opioid use

disorder (OUD). Methadone is a long-acting opioid agonist, while Buprenorphine is a partial agonist that lowers the risk of overdose.The combination of Buprenorphine with Naloxone is designed to prevent misuse by causing withdrawal symptoms if the patient tries to inject it.

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### 7. What medication for opioid use disorder is used with comorbid pain?

Answer: Buprenorphine + Naloxone.

Explanation: Buprenorphine is a suitable option because it provides

adequate relief for opioid withdrawal and chronic pain through its partial agonist properties without the full’s opioid effects, hence reducing the potential for dependency.

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### 9. Inappropriate use of what substance may be due to uncontrolled pain?

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