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Naloxone (Narcan) → opiate antagonist, reverses opioid induced respiratory depression → Treatment of choice for all patients with opioid use disorder → Very short half-life What is Methadone also known as? → Dolophine What type of opioid receptor agonist is Methadone? → Long-acting...

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Psychopharmacology 552 Exam 3
Questions and Correct Answers the Latest
Update and Recommended Version
Naloxone (Narcan)


→ opiate antagonist, reverses opioid induced respiratory depression
→ Treatment of choice for all patients with opioid use disorder
→ Very short half-life


What is Methadone also known as?

→ Dolophine


What type of opioid receptor agonist is Methadone?

→ Long-acting full agonist at the mu receptor


How often is Methadone dosed?

→ Once daily


In what type of programs is Methadone use restricted?

→ Federally licensed substance abuse treatment programs


What should be monitored when using Methadone?

→ QTC prolongation


What is Buprenorphine (Buprenex, Sublocade)?

→ Partial Opioid receptor agonist


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What is the function of Buprenorphine/Naloxone (Suboxone)?

→ Opioid antagonist


What effect does Buprenorphine have on cravings?

→ Decreases cravings


What precaution is needed when using Suboxone in outpatient settings?


→ Waiver needed to prescribe in outpatient settings


What can happen if Buprenorphine is used too soon after a full opioid agonist?

→ Can precipitate withdrawal


How does Suboxone interact with residual opioids from mu receptors?

→ It will displace any residual opioids from the mu receptors


What is the route of administration for Suboxone?

→ Sublingual preparation


In what situation can Suboxone be used in managing pain?


→ Opioid Use disorder w/ comorbid pain


What type of antagonist is Naltrexone?

→ Competitive opioid antagonist


What can happen if Naltrexone is used within 7 days of heroin use?


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→ Precipitate withdrawal


How is Naltrexone available for use?


→ Orally or monthly depot injection


When is Naltrexone considered the treatment of choice?

→ For highly motivated patients


What is a potential risk associated with Naltrexone use?

→ Risk for LFT elevation


Naltrexone


→ Available PO (Revia) Available IM (Vivitrol)


Buprenorphine (Buprenex, Sublocade) Buprenorphine/Naloxone (Suboxone)

→ Suboxone= available Buccal film, sublingual film, sublingual tab Buprenorphine=
Available sublingual tab; subdermal implant, SQ injection


What are the common symptoms of opioid overdose?

→ Miosis, Hypotension, Bradycardia, Low RR, Unconsciousness


How is opioid overdose managed?


→ Naloxone


What are the symptoms of opioid withdrawal?




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