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WorksheetsAddiction and Methadone Therapy Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the primary use of methadone in addiction treatment?
To treat depression
To manage pain only
To treat opioid dependence
To induce sedation
Methadone works primarily on which receptor?
GABA receptor
Dopamine receptor
NMDA receptor
Mu-opioid receptor
Which of the following is a common side effect of methadone?
Hyperactivity
Constipation
Hallucination
Weight loss
How long is the half-life of methadone approximately?
2-4 hours
6-12 hours
24-36 hours
72 hours
Which of the following is not a contraindication for methadone therapy?
Severe liver disease
Active psychosis
History of opioid use disorder
QT prolongation
What is a risk of abrupt discontinuation of methadone therapy?
Hypertension
Seizure
Opioid withdrawal symptoms
Hyperglycemia
Which of the following best describes the role of primary care in methadone maintenance therapy?
Only initiate methadone
Provide detox services only
Monitor and titrate dosage, counsel patient
Prescribe benzodiazepines together
Which investigation is important before starting methadone?
EEG
ECG
MRI
Chest X-ray
Methadone should be used cautiously in patients with:
Normal liver function
Chronic pain
Cardiovascular disease
Asthma
Which healthcare professional is essential in a methadone management team?
Dermatologist
Pharmacist
Orthopaedician
Radiologist
Which is the best approach when a patient misses a few doses of methadone?
Continue usual dose without question
Double the dose
Restart with a lower dose
Immediately stop treatment
Which of the following substances is commonly found in vape liquids?
Nicotine
Caffeine
Morphine
Diazepam
One of the major concerns with vaping is:
Liver cirrhosis
Lung injury (EVALI)
Gastric ulcers
Acute pancreatitis
Which of the following is a synthetic psychoactive drug?
Cocaine
Cannabis
Fentanyl
Synthetic cannabinoids
Which age group is most at risk of vape initiation?
30-40 years
20-25 years
10-19 years
50+ years
