Psychology Answers

Moderate to severe opioid use disorder is different from simple physical dependence because:

A-There is compulsive use in the face of a variety of problems

B-Pain is the primary drive to continued use of the drug

C-There are withdrawal symptoms on discontinuation of the drug

D-There is tolerance

The goals of buprenorphine maintenance treatment include:

A-The expectation of some continued sedation

B-Discontinued or markedly reduced use of other opioid.

C-Persistent cravings

D-Persistent withdrawal symptoms

When obtaining a substance use history in the evaluation of a patient for buprenorphine treatment one should remember:

A-Buprenorphine is also effective in treating alcohol and other drug use

B-Individuals using multiple substances may require more intensive treatment

C-Patients with Opioid Use Disorder rarely misuse other drugs

D-Can only be prescribed by a waivered physician

Moderate to severe opioid use disorder is different from simple physical dependence because:

A-There is compulsive use in the face of a variety of problems

B-Pain is the primary drive to continued use of the drug

C-There are withdrawal symptoms on discontinuation of the drug

D-There is tolerance

Goals of Buprenorphine initiation in patient with Opioid Use Disorder are:

A-Decreased cravings

B-Discontinuation or marked reduction in use of other opioids

C-Significantly decreased or absent withdrawal symptoms

D-All answers are correct

Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) with buprenorphine is available in ALL of the following FDA approved formulations for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) EXCEPT:

A-Subdermal implants

B-Sublingual film

C-Subcutaneous depot formulation

D-Transdermal patch

Medically supervised withdrawal (formerly known as “Detox”) in the treatment of opioid use disorders:

A-Always results in decreased transmission of HIV

B-Is unlikely to result in long term abstinence

C-Results in long-term opioid abstinence

D-Results in fewer ED visits and hospital admissions

Defence mechanisms

Reflect upon the theories of emotions as your reference and answer the following:

Were there similarities between the topics? Were there similarities and differences in the ways students responded to each topic? How did you feel about the discussions and comments about sexual orientation and late adulthood?

PART I - In the chapter on sexual behavior, we learned that different cultures and countries view sexual orientation in various ways. For example, in some places, sexual orientation is viewed as a learned behavior that people have a choice over, and individuals are ostracized if their orientation or behavior is not the same as the majority’s behavior. In other areas, sexual orientation is considered a biological matter, implying that choice is not part of it. In other locations, sexual orientation is considered a mixture of biology and environment, where both influences are present

Do you believe sexual orientation is an issue that we, as a society, should be involved in? Why or why not?