Question 1

All of the following have been found to be true about "ultra-rapid" methods of opiate withdrawal, EXCEPT that

Accepted Answer

Ultra-rapid methods of opiate withdrawal are no more effective in helping the client achieve long-term abstinence than traditional methods of opioid detoxification.

Question 2

Immunological therapies are being studied for the treatment of addiction by examining whether the immune system can be "trained" to attack molecules of this drug.

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Immunological therapies, such as vaccines, are being studied to treat cocaine addiction by inducing the immune system to produce antibodies that bind to cocaine molecules, preventing them from crossing the blood-brain barrier and reducing their psychoactive effects.

Question 3

Methadone was originally used as a(n)

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Methadone is a synthetic narcotic analgesic that was developed during World War II by German scientists as a painkiller. It was created due to a shortage of morphine and other painkillers.

Question 4

In addition to treatment for heroin, animal research is being conducted to see if methadone may also be effective in treating dependence.

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Methadone is being researched for its potential effectiveness in treating cocaine dependence, in addition to its established use in treating heroin addiction.

Question 5

Research has found that of individuals with AUDs prescribed naltrexone relapsed within the first 12 weeks of treatment.

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Question 6

Nineteen different pharmaceuticals have been tried in experimental trials as possible pharmacological treatments for cocaine use disorders.According to your text, which of the following is true?

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None of the nineteen different pharmaceuticals tried in experimental trials for cocaine use disorders have been identified as consistently effective, indicating ongoing challenges in finding a pharmacological treatment for this condition.

Question 7

The most effective pharmacological treatment for stimulant use disorders is

Accepted Answer

Currently, there is no universally accepted pharmacological treatment for stimulant use disorders that has been proven to be effective. The search for effective treatments is ongoing, indicating that the most effective pharmacological treatment for stimulant use disorders is indeed yet to be discovered.

Question 8

One major problem with the use of clonidine in opioid withdrawal is that it

Accepted Answer

Clonidine is an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist that can cause a significant drop in blood pressure, increasing the risk of falls in patients, especially when used in the context of opioid withdrawal where patients may already be physically unstable.

Question 9

Amber has overdosed on heroin and has just been rushed to the hospital.She has been given the drug Narcan to help stop the potentially fatal symptoms of the overdose.Amber has been administered this drug

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Narcan (naloxone) is typically administered intravenously for rapid action in emergency situations like opioid overdose.

Question 10

Your client informs you that he or she is currently taking Suboxone.You know that this is used in the treatment of use disorder.

Accepted Answer

Suboxone is a medication approved for the treatment of opiate use disorder. It contains buprenorphine and naloxone, which help reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms associated with opiate addiction.

Question 11

An advantage of using the anticonvulsant carbamazepine over benzodiazepines for the treatment of alcohol withdrawal is that it

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Carbamazepine is effective in reducing the seizure potential, which is a significant concern during alcohol withdrawal. Unlike benzodiazepines, it does not have the same potential for addiction, but the primary advantage in this context is its efficacy in managing seizures.

Question 12

A danger when using a pharmaceutical as an adjunct to the treatment of an addiction to drugs is that the

Accepted Answer

Patients may perceive the use of medications in treating their addiction as a continuation of their addictive behavior, which can impact their view on the treatment's legitimacy or effectiveness.

Question 13

In the event of an opiate overdose, the best treatment appears to be administered under a physician's supervision.

Accepted Answer

Narcan (naloxone) is the best treatment for opiate overdose as it can quickly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.

Question 14

Methadone is thought to be effective because it

Accepted Answer

Methadone is thought to be effective because it blocks just 25-35% of opioid receptor sites, enough to create a corrective but not curative effect.

Question 15

The medications considered the treatment of choice for the alcohol withdrawal syndrome are the

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Benzodiazepines are considered the treatment of choice for alcohol withdrawal syndrome because they are effective in reducing withdrawal symptoms, preventing complications, and have a safety profile that is generally well-tolerated.

Question 16

Only about of those prescribed disulfiram for the treatment of alcohol use disorder take it as prescribed.

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About 20% of those prescribed disulfiram for the treatment of alcohol use disorder take it as prescribed. This low adherence rate highlights the challenges in treating alcohol use disorder and the need for supportive measures to increase medication compliance.

Question 17

The alcohol/disulfiram reaction

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The alcohol/disulfiram reaction can indeed be fatal under certain conditions due to the severe effects it has on the body, including cardiovascular collapse. Disulfiram works by inhibiting the enzyme acetaldehyde dehydrogenase, leading to a buildup of acetaldehyde when alcohol is consumed, which can cause a range of severe symptoms.

Question 18

The development of pharmaceuticals specific to substance use disorders has been delayed because

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Question 19

Ondansetron appears to help in the treatment of AUDs by

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Question 20

The most successful pharmacological treatment for nicotine dependence at this time seems to be

Accepted Answer

Chantix (varenicline) is considered one of the most effective pharmacological treatments for nicotine dependence, as it works by blocking nicotine receptors in the brain, which reduces the pleasure derived from smoking and helps alleviate withdrawal symptoms.

Quiz 33: Pharmacological Interventions for Substance Use Disorders