Addiction comorbidities - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Why can NPs prescribe? - ANSWER Increase access to healthcare How do you titrate medications? - ANSWER Monitor plasma levels closely Sam is a 90 y/o pt who requires a new RX. what changes in drug distribution with aging would influence rxing for Sadie - ANSWER Decreased plasma proteins 10mg Percocet vs 10mg oxy one works better because of..? - ANSWER The filler changes metabolism of the medication Medications need albumin to bind to and they are toxic (therapeutic index), is some...

personality disorders psychological disorders characterized by inflexible and enduring behavior patterns that impair social functioning substance abuse Any unnecessary or improper use of chemical substances for nonmedical purposes sexual disfunction a problem that consistently impairs sexual arousal or functioning neurodevelopmental disorders neurologically based disorders that are revealed in a clinically significant way during a child's developing years neuroco...

Smaller, less active, less developed brain regions: frontal, parietal, temporal cortices. Anterior cingulate, basal ganglia, cerebellum. Suspected neurochemical deficiency with dopamine and norepinephrine dysregulation correct answer: ADHD in the brain Symptons present across the lifespan and are: hyperactivity and impulsivity Symptoms frquently present in childhood. They can lead to poor work performance, failed relationships, low frustration tolerance, anger, addiction. correct answer:...

2023 NURS 6630C – NURS 6630N FINAL EXAM VERSION 2 LATEST 2023 A+ GRADED WALDEN UNIVERSITY • Question 1 1 out of 1 points Brandon is a non-compliant patient that presents to the clinic asking for help with his alcohol dependence. The PMHNP evaluates the patient and determines a long-acting injection that blocks the mu-receptors would be the best treatment option for Brandon. Which medication should the PMHNP prescribe? Selected Answer: c. Naltrexone (VIVITROL) ...

Side effect of denosumab and bisphosphonates - Answer-Jaw osteonecrosis Most likely to induce remission in Crohn dz - Answer-corticosteroids > 5-ASA > infliximab Bisphosphonates shouldn't be used in pts w/CLCr less than - Answer-35 mL/min/1.73m2 Bisphosphonates use for 5+ years risks... - Answer-atypical femoral shaft fractures, recommend drug holiday Denosumab is safe in CKD because - Answer-not cleared by kidneys IBD diagnosis made via - Answer-endoscopy with biopsies First line ...

Substance Use Disorder → Occurs when the recurrent use of a substance, such as alcohol or drugs, causes clinically significant impairment, including health problems, disability, or failure to meet responsibilities at home, work, or school. When does drug use typically begin? → Adolescence Common Comorbidities of substance use disorder → Anxiety disorders → depression → bipolar disorder → psychotic illness → borderline personality disorder → antisocial personality...

NURS3106 Addiction Exam Questions And Correct Answers...

NR546 study Guide quiz Exam Questions and Answers Opioid medication: Methadone - Answer--Utilized in detoxification and maintenance treatment of opioid addiction and heroin addiction, with high variability among patients -long acting opioid that binds to and occupies mu-opioid receptors, reducing craving for opioids and prevents withdrawal symptoms for 24 hours -potential for abuse, only licensed opioid treatment programs or licensed inpatient hospital units permitted to order and dispense ...

PC707 Module 7 CNS Meds Exam with 100% Verified and Updated Solutions 6 Classifications of Anxiolytics - answer1. SSRIs (Lexapro, Paxil, Celexa, Prozac, Luvox, Zoloft) 2. SNRIs (Effexor, Cymbalta, Khedezla/Pristiq, Fetzima) 3. Azapirones (BuSpar/buspirone) 4. Benzos ("pams" - Xanax, Ativan, Valium) 5. Sedative Antihistamines (Atarax, Vistaril) 6. Beta-Blockers (Propanolol/Inderal) Should Benzos be Rx daily for Anxiety? Why or Why not? - answerNo, they are addictive and efficacy lessen...

PC707 Module 7 CNS Meds Exam with 100% Verified and Updated Solutions 6 Classifications of Anxiolytics - answer1. SSRIs (Lexapro, Paxil, Celexa, Prozac, Luvox, Zoloft) 2. SNRIs (Effexor, Cymbalta, Khedezla/Pristiq, Fetzima) 3. Azapirones (BuSpar/buspirone) 4. Benzos ("pams" - Xanax, Ativan, Valium) 5. Sedative Antihistamines (Atarax, Vistaril) 6. Beta-Blockers (Propanolol/Inderal) Should Benzos be Rx daily for Anxiety? Why or Why not? - answerNo, they are addictive and efficacy lessen...