Question 1

Methadone was originally used as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) synthetic narcotic analgesic developed for use in World War II. 
B) way to interrogate captured prisoners, which is to say a truth serum. 
C) compound to enhance the effects of the amphetamines being administered to German combat soldiers in World War II. 
D) experimental narcotic analgesic that was found to be more dangerous than morphine. 
A) synthetic narcotic analgesic developed for use in World War II. 
B) way to interrogate captured prisoners, which is to say a truth serum. 
C) compound to enhance the effects of the amphetamines being administered to German combat soldiers in World War II. 
D) experimental narcotic analgesic that was found to be more dangerous than morphine.

Question 2

Discuss the "development" of pharmaceutical agents used in the treatment of SUDs, including the issue of "off-label" applications.

Accepted Answer

The development of pharmaceutical agents

Question 3

The minimum effective dose of methadone has been found to be 50 milligrams per day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) physician prescribing the drug must guess at the effective dose. 
B) patient may view the use of medications as an extension of his or her addictive behavior. 
C) synergistic effect between pharmaceuticals prescribed is rarely taken into account. 
D) psychopharmaceuticals utilized might work at cross-purposes with the treatment staff's goals. 
A) physician prescribing the drug must guess at the effective dose. 
B) patient may view the use of medications as an extension of his or her addictive behavior. 
C) synergistic effect between pharmaceuticals prescribed is rarely taken into account. 
D) psychopharmaceuticals utilized might work at cross-purposes with the treatment staff's goals.

Question 5

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.

Accepted Answer

A) cocaine 
B) benzodiazepines 
C) alcohol 
D) heroin 
A) cocaine 
B) benzodiazepines 
C) alcohol 
D) heroin

Question 6

Discuss some of the various nicotine replacement systems used in treating tobacco use disorders.What is the most effective pharmacological treatment of tobacco use disorder?

Accepted Answer

Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is a

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) it exposes patients to the risk of drug-induced coma. 
B) patients receive opiate antagonists after coma is induced. 
C) it is more effective in helping the client achieve long-term abstinence than traditional methadone-assisted withdrawal. 
D) it is no more effective in helping the client achieve long-term abstinence than traditional methods of opioid detoxification. 
A) it exposes patients to the risk of drug-induced coma. 
B) patients receive opiate antagonists after coma is induced. 
C) it is more effective in helping the client achieve long-term abstinence than traditional methadone-assisted withdrawal. 
D) it is no more effective in helping the client achieve long-term abstinence than traditional methods of opioid detoxification.

Question 8

The most effective pharmacological treatment for stimulant use disorders is

Accepted Answer

A) topiramate. 
B) modafinil. 
C) naltrexone. 
D) yet to be discovered. 
A) topiramate. 
B) modafinil. 
C) naltrexone. 
D) yet to be discovered.

Question 9

Research has suggested that for every $1 invested in a methadone maintenance program, the return to society is about $38 in terms of reduced hospitalization, crime, etc.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) CNS stimulants like methylphenidate. 
B) hallucinogens like the peyote cactus. 
C) benzodiazepines. 
D) antidepressants. 
A) CNS stimulants like methylphenidate. 
B) hallucinogens like the peyote cactus. 
C) benzodiazepines. 
D) antidepressants.

Exam 33: Pharmacological Interventions for Substance Use Disorders

Methadone was originally used as a(n)

Discuss the "development" of pharmaceutical agents used in the treatment of SUDs, including the issue of "off-label" applications.

The minimum effective dose of methadone has been found to be 50 milligrams per day.

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

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.

Discuss some of the various nicotine replacement systems used in treating tobacco use disorders.What is the most effective pharmacological treatment of tobacco use disorder?

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

The most effective pharmacological treatment for stimulant use disorders is

Research has suggested that for every $1 invested in a methadone maintenance program, the return to society is about $38 in terms of reduced hospitalization, crime, etc.

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

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An Introduction to Alcohol: Mans Oldest Recreational Chemical

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Misuse of Benzodiazepines and Similar Agents

Misuse of Central Nervous System Stimulants and Stimulant Use Disorders

Cocaine Misuse and Cocaine Use Disorder

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Misuse of Inhalants and Aerosols

The Under-Recognized Problem of Steroid Misuse

Tobacco Products and Tobacco Use Disorder

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Chemicals and the Neonate

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Hidden Faces of Substance Use Disorders

Substance Misuse by Children and Adolescents

Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders in College Students

Substance Use Disorders and the Older Adult

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Codependency and Enabling

The Client With Co-Occurring Disorders: Substance Use Disorders and Mental Illness

The Biopsychosocial Model of the Substance Use Disorders

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The Process of Treatment

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The Relationship Between Drugs and Crime

The Debate Over Legalization

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