Substance Withdrawal
This condition occurs within 4–12 hours after the last drink and may include tremors, anxiety, and sweating
What is alcohol withdrawal?
The antidote for opioid overdose that works by displacing opioids from their receptors.
What is naloxone?
This medication causes a violent reaction if alcohol is consumed
What is disulfiram?
This screening tool asks about Cutting down, Annoyance, Guilt, and Eye-opening
What is the CAGE questionnaire?
This protocol guides alcohol withdrawal symptom management
What is the CIWA protocol?
Name two common symptoms of opioid withdrawal
What are yawning and muscle aches?
These are two hallmark symptoms of stimulant intoxication
What are increased energy and dilated pupils?
Which medication modulates glutamate to reduce alcohol cravings
What is acamprosate?
List two behaviors typical of gambling disorder
What are lying to cover losses and gambling to escape stress?
True or False: Nurses should ignore a patient’s substance use to respect autonomy
What is False?
This withdrawal condition from benzodiazepines can result in life-threatening seizures.
What is benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome?
You walk into a room and see a patient with constricted pupils, bradycardia, and respiratory depression. What substance might they be intoxicated with?
What is opioid intoxication?
This opioid maintenance therapy reduces cravings without producing euphoria
What is methadone?
What must a nurse do if they suspect a colleague is impaired on duty
What is report to supervisor or follow institutional policy?
List two nursing interventions during alcohol withdrawal
What are seizure precautions and IV fluids?
Name three symptoms of cocaine withdrawal
What are fatigue, depression, and increased sleep?
What is the nursing priority intervention during acute stimulant intoxication?
What is maintain safety with a calm environment and benzodiazepines as ordered?
Select all that apply: Which medications are used for alcohol abstinence?
A. Acamprosate
B. Naltrexone
C. Methadone
D. Disulfiram
What are A, B, and D?
Select all that apply: Which are risk factors for substance use disorder?
A. Strong social support
B. Childhood trauma
C. Co-occurring mental illness
D. Early exposure
What are B, C, and D?
Select all that apply: Which nursing actions are trauma-informed care?
A. Educate on withdrawal
B. Use restraints without warning
C. Provide a safe space
D. Collaborate on the care plan
What are A, C, and D?
This vitamin is administered to prevent Wernicke's encephalopathy in alcohol withdrawal.
What is thiamine?
This substance causes illusions, depersonalization, and heightened perception during intoxication.
What is a hallucinogen (e.g., LSD)?
This benzodiazepine is often used to manage symptoms during alcohol detox.
What is lorazepam?
Name three co-occurring mental health disorders often seen with substance use.
What are depression, PTSD, and anxiety?
What distinguishes physical dependence from addiction?
What is dependence involves withdrawal symptoms, while addiction involves compulsive use despite harm?