Pharmacology and MAT Flashcards
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What is buprenorphine's mechanism of action in treating opioid use disorder?
Answer: Partial opioid agonist that reduces cravings and withdrawal without full euphoria
Buprenorphine activates mu-opioid receptors enough to suppress withdrawal and cravings but has a ceiling effect limiting euphoria.
Which alcohol use disorder medication blocks opioid receptors to reduce alcohol's rewarding effects?
Answer: Naltrexone
Naltrexone blocks the endorphin-mediated rewarding effects of alcohol.
What is the CAADC counselor's role in a MAT team?
Answer: Provides psychosocial support, monitors adherence, educates about medications, and collaborates with prescribers
Counselors provide the essential psychosocial component, monitor response, and serve as liaison between client and prescriber.
What is buprenorphine's 'ceiling effect' and why is it clinically significant?
Answer: Beyond a certain dose, effects plateau, significantly reducing respiratory depression risk
The ceiling effect makes buprenorphine significantly safer in overdose than full agonists like methadone.
Which medication maintains alcohol abstinence by restoring excitatory/inhibitory neurotransmitter balance?
Answer: Acamprosate (Campral)
Acamprosate modulates glutamate and GABA systems disrupted by chronic alcohol use.
What should a CAADC counselor understand about MAT stigma?
Answer: Many communities stigmatize MAT, and counselors must actively counteract this while supporting treatment decisions
MAT stigma is a significant barrier, and counselors have a responsibility to provide accurate information.