Alcohol Abuse and Treatment
Narcotic Abuse and Treatment
Characteristics and Behaviors of Addicts
Theraputic Interventions and Communication
FEELING LUCKY?!?!
100

The following people would benefit from attending al-anon meetings: (select all) a. mother of an addict b. grandson of a recovering addict c. husband of a addict who has been sober for 22 years. d. sister of an addict who is actively using.

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100
opiod and narcotic risk factors include but are not limited to:(select all) a. constipation b. endocarditis c. fatal overdose d. HIV
all.
100
Traits that may be seen in an addict are:(select all) a. manipulative b. impulsive c. halitosis d. anxious
a,b,d
100
An effective communication technique with an addict would be: a. confront the patient right away b. provide group support at a local restaurant c. tell the patients parents so they can try to help d. teach the patient about the physical impact of drugs and alcohol.
d. teach the patient about the physical impact of drugs and alcohol.
100
The nurse knows that the children of parents who abuse substances are at risk for: a. developing substance abuse problems b. developing criminal habits c. bullying d. SIDS
a. developing substance abuse problems
200
Signs and symptoms of fetal alcohol syndrome include: (select all) a. microcephaly b. growth retardation c. short palpebral fissures d. maxillary hypoplasia e. hypotension
a, b, c, d,
200
The nurse should recommend which of the following self-help groups for a 14 year old recovering heroin addict that was sold into prostitution? A. Calix society B. Al-Anon C. Drugs Anonymous D. Alateen
d. alateen
200
Which client response indicates the that the client is in denial of having an addiction to marijuana and shows use of another defense mechanism? A. "Smoking weed keeps me sane" B. "I just want to have fun" C. "I only smoke when I'm stressed. It's not an everyday thing for me" D. "I'm not the same when I smoke"
C. "I only smoke when I'm stressed. It's not an everyday thing for me"
200
The nurse is teaching a new LPN about therapeutic communication with a heroin addict. The nurse knows the teaching is effective when he states: a. "the patient is at high risk for fall" b. "reinforce to the patient that he has made bad life decisions." c. "teach the patient about harmful effects of drug use, support groups, and methadone" d. "l will only keep the patient restrained for the first hour"
c. "teach the patient about harmful effects of drug use, support groups, and methadone"
200
Disorders that may be present with heroin abuse are: (select all) a. alcohol abuse b. depression c. anxiety disorders d. PTDS
ALL.
300
A factor used to make the differentiation between a social drinker and an alcoholic would be : a. degree of need b. heredity c. race d. type of alcohol
a. degree of need
300
Morphine, Codeine, and Methadone have a high potential for abuse or physiological/psychological dependency. Which class of drugs do they belong in? a. designer drugs b. stimulants c. narcotics d. inhalants
c. narcotics
300
The nurse is completing and admission assessment for a client admitted with acute alcohol intoxication. When asked to describe drinking pattern and amount, the client states, "I only drink when I am under a lot of stress." The clients response indicates what defense mechanism? a. projection b. regression c. denial d. rationalization
d. rationalization
300
A client is being hospitalized after passing out from binge drinking. The client appears calm, but the family is anxious. The client’s mother begins to cry and states “My son is destroying his brain. His habits are hard to deal with. The nurse should recommend the family attend which of the following support groups? a. Al-Anon b. Christian Addiction Rehabilitation Association c. Families Anonymous d. Naronon
a. Al-Anon
300
DAILY DOUBLE...sorta? This drug can appear white, brown, or black and sticky. Known as black tar _______?
heroin.
400
A nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed disulfiram (Antabuse) as a deterent to alcohol relapse. Which information should the nurse include when teaching the client about this medication? a. "only oral ingestion of alcohol will cause a reaction when taking this drug" b. "it is safe to drink beverages that have only 12% alcohol content" c. "this medication will decrease your cravings for alcohol" d. "reactions to combining antabuse with alcohol can occur 2 weeks after stopping the drug."
d. "reactions to combining antabuse with alcohol can occur 2 weeks after stopping the drug."
400
Catapres (clonidine) has been shown to relieve symptoms of narcotic withdrawal. which symptoms does this drug dismiss? a. muscle aches b. salivation c. abdominal cramping d. scratching
a, b, c
400
Personality traits associated with drug abuse include: (select all) a. narcissistic behavior b. introverted personality c. established impulse control d. difficulty dealing with intimacy e. low self-esteem
a. narcissistic behavior and e. low self-esteem
400
A 25 year old woman with a history of drug abuse tells the nurse during care that she does not communicate well with her family because they always tell her what she has done wrong. The nurse understands that families of addicts can be? a. Overbearing b. Judgmental c. Dysfunctional d. Irrational
b. judgemental
400
People who use opioids to treat pains sometimes get addicted after taking the meds by mouth. They may alter the route of administration by:(select all) a. snorting b. injecting c. crushing in food d. mixing with alcohol
a. snorting and b. injecting
500
A chronic alcoholic is admitted to the medical unit for pneumonia. Which medication would the nurse expect the health-care provider to prescribe to prevent delirium tremors? a. chlordiazepoxide (Librium) b. Thiamine (vitamin B1) c. disulfiram (antabuse) d. fluoxetine (Prozac)
a. Librium
500
The following meds are given for opiate toxicity or narcotic withdrawal: a. vicodan b. narcan c. methadone d. heparin
b. narcan
500
Which people demonstrate risk factors for an addiction?(select all) a. an abused 10 year old with poor body image. b. a recent college graduate with extensive student loans. c. a young mother on welfare d. a middle aged, recently divorced, balding, white man, who lost his business in a fire, and his dog died, his kids hate him, he has uncontrolled diabetes, syphilis, he's missing an eye and top teeth, he has gout, and his mom is pretty sick and might not make it, who hates himself.
a. and d.
500
Treatment interventions to assist the client with a current history of drug and alcohol abuse and prevent relapse include: (select all) a. Twelve step program b. self-help group c. support from established friends d. lifestyle changes e. individual therapy
a. Twelve step program b. self-help group d. lifestyle changes e. individual therapy
500
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of opioid and heroin abuse and monitoring for signs of withdrawl. which clinical manifestations are associated with heroin and opioid withdrawl. (select all) a. compulsive itching b. diaphoresis c. yawning and sneezing d. insomnia e. cramps and diarrhea
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