LCAS Exam – NC Questions and Answers
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...
LCAS Exam Questions and Answers
Any treatment for for a SUD that includes a pharmacologic intervention as part of a
comprehensive substance abuse treatment plan with ultimate goal of patient recovery with full
social function - answers✓✓Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
FDA approved disulfiram, naltrexone, and acamprosate for treatment of ____________ -
answers✓✓alcohol dependence
FDA approved methadone, naltrexone, and buprenorphine for treatment of _____________ -
answers✓✓opioid dependence
currently, FDA has approved medications effective for MAT in three types of SUD:
_____________, _____________ and __________ dependence - answers✓✓alcohol, nicotine
and opioid
three drugs approved for alcohol dependence - answers✓✓acamprosate, disulfiram, naltrexone
used to treat alcohol dependence; reduces symptoms of protracted withdrawal (i.e. insomnia,
anxiety, restlessness, and dysphoria) by normalizing brain systems disrupted by chronic alcohol
consumption; more effective in pts with severe alcohol use disorders - answers✓✓Acamprosate
(Campral)
used to treat alcohol dependence; inhibits an enzyme involved in the metabolism in alcohol,
causing unpleasant reaction (i.e. flushing, nausea, and heart palpitations) if alcohol is consumed
after taking the medication; compliance can be a problem but is very effective with motivated
pts. - answers✓✓Disulfiram (Antabuse)
used to treat alcohol dependence; blocks receptors involved in rewarding effects of drinking and
in cravings for alcohol. Reduces relapse of heavy drinking behavior and is highly effective in
some but not all pts., where varied outcomes could be due to genetic factors. Available in both
oral tablet and long-acting injectable form - answers✓✓Naltrexone (Vivitrol or Revia)
three FDA approved drugs used in MAT for opioid use disorders - answers✓✓Methadone,
Buprenorphine, Naltrexone
prevents opioid withdrawal and craving symptoms by activating opiate receptors in the brain.
Long history of use in treatment of opioid dependence. - answers✓✓Methadone
reduces or eliminates opioid withdrawal symptoms and reduces cravings, without producing
euphoria or dangerous side effects of heroin or other opioids. Activates and blocks opioid
receptors in the brain. Available for sublingual administration in both a stand-alone formula and
in combination with naloxone. - answers✓✓Buprenorphine
approved for prevention of relapse in adult pts. following complete detox from opioids. Acts by
blocking brain's opioid receptors, preventing opioid drugs from acting on them and thus blocking
euphoria the user would normally feel and/or causing withdrawal if recent opioid use has
occurred. Can be taken orally or given in monthly injections - answers✓✓Naltrexone (Vivitrol or
Revia)
medication used to prevent opioid overdose deaths. Medication binds to opioid receptors and can
rapidly reverse or block the effects of other opioids. - answers✓✓Naloxone (Narcan)
form of behavioral therapy that can help people learn new skills to maintain a substance-free life,
address co-occurring mental health issues, address benefits of using prescription medication in
treatment, and support individuals to pursue meaningful work, school, and family goals -
answers✓✓Individual therapy
form of behavioral therapy that can help reduce a person's sense of isolation, provide peer
support and feedback, and develop social and problem-solving skills - answers✓✓Group
counseling
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