CAADC Pharmacology and MAT 2

Question 1

What is buprenorphine's mechanism of action in treating opioid use disorder?

Accepted Answer

Partial opioid agonist that reduces cravings and withdrawal without full euphoria

Answer

Full opioid agonist producing the same effects as heroin

Answer

Blocks all brain receptors completely

Answer

Accelerates opioid metabolism

Question 2

Which alcohol use disorder medication blocks opioid receptors to reduce alcohol's rewarding effects?

Accepted Answer

Naltrexone

Answer

Disulfiram

Answer

Acamprosate

Answer

Benzodiazepines

Question 3

What is the CAADC counselor's role in a MAT team?

Accepted Answer

Provides psychosocial support, monitors adherence, educates about medications, and collaborates with prescribers

Answer

No role since MAT is purely medical

Answer

Prescribes medications

Answer

Only conducts drug testing

Question 4

What is buprenorphine's 'ceiling effect' and why is it clinically significant?

Accepted Answer

Beyond a certain dose, effects plateau, significantly reducing respiratory depression risk

Answer

It means it cannot be taken with other medications

Answer

It refers to the maximum patient count per provider

Answer

It means it works for a limited time

Question 5

Which medication maintains alcohol abstinence by restoring excitatory/inhibitory neurotransmitter balance?

Accepted Answer

Acamprosate (Campral)

Answer

Methadone

Answer

Buprenorphine

Answer

Clonidine

Question 6

What should a CAADC counselor understand about MAT stigma?

Accepted Answer

Many communities stigmatize MAT, and counselors must actively counteract this while supporting treatment decisions

Answer

There is no stigma

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Stigma only affects methadone

Answer

Counselors should discourage MAT