Substance Abuse
What is the name of the clinical tool to assess withdrawal symptoms of alcohol?
CIWA-Ar
What type of nurse specializes in managing patients who have been sexually assaulted?
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE)
What is a negative attitude or bias towards people because of their age?
Ageism
What term describes a diagnosis of kids who wet the bed when it is no longer developmentally appropriate?
Eneuresis
What class of medication is used first-line for the treatment of ADHD? [Be specific, two answers]
Stimulants (Amphetamines and Methylphenidates)
AL-ANON and ALATEEN are programs used for what purpose?
Provide support for loved ones and children affected by the substance use of others.
What time frame is associated with the difference between acute stress disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder?
1 month
What is the best predictor of someone attempting suicide?
A previous suicide attempt
18-36 months
What medication is indicated for opioid overdose?
Naloxone
What are the 4 questions in the CAGE screener?
Have you felt the need to cut down on drinking?
Have you felt annoyed by people criticizing you for drinking?
Have you ever felt guilty for drinking?
Have you ever had a drink early in the morning to cure a hangover or calm your nerves?
What are the three stages of intimate partner violence, in order?
1. Tension-building phase
2. Acute-battering phase
3. Honeymoon phase
Which class of medication are generally avoided in the elderly due to an increased risk of falls?
TCAs - related to anticholinergic properties
What are the 3 types of ADHD?
Inattentive type
Hyperactive/impulsive type
Combined type
What medication is specifically used for autonomic instability in opioid use disorder?
Clonidine
Which vitamin is depleted from the body when alcohol is abused, which may lead to Wernicke's encephalopathy or Korsakoff's psychosis?
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
What is the most important step when working with a victim of acute trauma or abuse?
[Looking for a specific answer]
Create a sense of safety
What term describes a document that allows for a designated person to act on an individual's behalf medically regardless of illness or incompetence?
Medical or durable power of attorney
Communication and Social relationships
What are the only two antipsychotics FDA-approved for irritability and self-harm in autism?
Risperdal
Abilify
What is the best way to assess the effectiveness of a substance abuse program?
Abstinence
What are three discussed non-pharmacological treatment modalities for people with PTSD?
Cognitive reprocessing therapy (CRT)
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)
Prolonged Exposure (PE)
When delirium is suspected in an older adult what is the FIRST thing to do?
Screen for infection
When is the best time to adminster ADHD stimulant medications to a child to decrease the chances of weight loss?
Right before or during breakfast/meals
What medication is used for the treatment of nightmares?
Prazosin (Minipress)