Opioid dependency - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NCSBN REVIEW Exam Questions with Correct Answers (2) Schedule I - Answer-category of drugs with high abuse potential and no medical use (generally unsafe), e.g., heroin, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), and marijuana Schedule II - Answer-high risk for abuse or physical or psychological dependency but also have safe and accepted uses, e.g., morphine, amphetamines, short-acting barbiturates, cocaine Schedule III - Answer-less potential for abuse or addiction than Schedule II, e.g., paregor...

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PMHNP Ethics Question and answers already passed 2024Scope of practice - correct answer ● Determined by state legislature (state BON) ● Defines NP roles & actions ● Identifies competencies assumed to be held by all NPs who function in a particular role ● Varies broadly from state to state. Some states may require additional certifications Standards of Practice - correct answer Quality of practice does not change based on location. ● Determined by ANA. ● Guidelines/Protocols/re...

ADDICTION The brain changes resulting from long-term use of alcohol or other drugs may lead to harmful behaviors and other physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual consequences. Addiction is a chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug-seeking use. Risk for addiction is impacted by the biological makeup of the individual. Genetic Factors Parents or older family members who abuse alcohol or drugs, or who engage in criminal behavior can increase...

Labor and Delivery Pain Relief Medications (Opioid Analgesia) Butorphanol Tartrate (Stadol) Opioid Analgesia Dose: 1mg/mL, 2mg/mL.. Administer to labor patients at full term without signs of fetal distress. Good in early labor. Admin 1 or 2 mg IV or IM repeat after 4 hours prn. Admin: IV compatible with D5W and NSS. Administer IV push directly into a vein or into a free-flowing IV solution. Admin: IM Nsg. Considerations. Do not give within 4 hours of expected delivery. Adverse reactions inclu...

Benzodiazepines - Includes "Pams" Alprazolam, diazepam, lorazepam, oxazepam, clonazepam, chlordiazepoxide, chlorazepate Enhances GABA: increased GABA means decreased neuron activity Treats anxiety, PTSD, seizures, alcohol withdrawal, muscle spasm, induction of anesthesia Usually short term; if long term do NOT stop abruptly Antidote is flumazenil Side effects: CNS depression - sedation and respiratory depression, amnesia, dependency, and withdrawal effects Atypical anxiolytic - Buspiro...

NP Role Final Exam 159 Questions with Verified Answers In which specialty are most nurse practitioners educated? Peds Primary care Family Adult gerontology - CORRECT ANSWER primary care Which factor represents a potential barrier to Nurse Practitioner's practice in a primary care setting? Cost effectiveness Professional growth Aging baby boomers Collaboration agreements - CORRECT ANSWER Collaboration agreements Distinguish among the advanced practice registered nursing (APRN...

Benzodiazepines Clonazepam Alprazolam Lorazepam antidote for Benzodiazepine Flumazenil Benzodiazepine uses anxiety, anticonvulsants, sedatives, CIWA Side effects of benzodiazepines Fatigue, sedation, delayed reaction how do you know a Benzodiazepine is working pt. anxiety has decreased pt. is not having seizures pt. is sleeping restfully Labs for Benzodiazepines CBC, LFT, ALT,AST Non-benzodiazepine zolpidem Buspirone side effects of buspirone anxie...

A patient who has a sulfonamide allergy should probably avoid _________ because they can have a reaction to it. Celebrex The movement of drugs within the body; absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination of the drug from the body is known as ___ pharmacokinetics A muscle relaxer may be prescribed as a _________ medication with narcotics to help aid with pain relief. analgesic Psychoactive drugs in the __________ family are used to treat anxiety, panic attacks, se...

LCAS Exam – NC Exam (questions and answers) verified Methadone - CORRECT ANSWER-the only long-acting full opioid agonist approved for treatment, at this time. It provides a range of effects similar to those of short-acting opitates like Heroin and Morphine, surpressing withdrawal symptoms and avoiding cravings as the opioid is eliminated from the body. Dose needed for cross-tolerance depends on client's level of tolerance for the drug(s). Trauma-informed treatments - CORRECT ANSWE...