NSG552 Exam 3
naloxone - ANS MOA: Pure opioid antagonist that competes and displaces opioids at opioid
receptor sites.
methadone, buprenorphine, buprenorphine+naloxone - ANS Treatments for opioid use disorder.
buprenorphine+naloxone - ANS Treatment for opioid use disorder with comorbid pain.
opioids - ANS Inappropriate use of what substance may be due to uncontrolled pain?
tablet, injectable, implant - ANS Naltrexone delivery methods.
implant - ANS Form of naltrexone limited to inpatient use.
buprenorphine - ANS Mu receptor partial agonist for opioid withdrawal.
buprenorphine - ANS Taking this medication too soon after last opioid use increases the
chances of intense withdrawal that comes on very quickly (precipitated withdrawal).
opioid intoxication - ANS Symptoms include nausea and vomiting, respiratory depression,
constipation, itching, meiosis (small pupil). Patients will experience euphoria and sedation.
opioid withdrawal - ANS Symptoms include N/V/D and dehydration, irritability, restlessness,
yawning, and twitching, increased HR/BP, chills, increased temperature, rhinorrhea, lacrimation,
dilated pupils.
naloxone - ANS Treatment for opioid intoxication during which cardiac or respiratory depression
is a concern.
cocaine intoxication - ANS Symptoms include dilated pupils, HA, tremor, hyper-reflexia,
twitching, seizures, or coma, increased HR/BP, arrhythmias, and MI, N/V, incontinence/ARF, or
rhabdomyolysis
alcohol intoxication - ANS Signs vary with blood levels, from decreased reaction time, muscle
incoordination, ataxia, dysarthria, to respiratory failure and coma.
severe alcohol intoxication - ANS Treatment includes cardiopulmonary function maintenance,
thiamine, and haloperidol PRN agitation.
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