Substance Use Disorder

Assessment

100

•What screening tool is commonly used for alcohol use disorder?

AUDIT

200

•What does CAGE stand for?

•Cut down, Annoyed, Guilty, Eye-opener

300

•What lab value is often elevated in chronic alcohol use?

•GGT

400

•What is a key sign of opioid overdose?

•Respiratory depression

500

•What assessment scale is used for alcohol withdrawal?

•CIWA-Ar

Withdrawal

100

•What is a common symptom of alcohol withdrawal?

•Tremors

200

•Severe alcohol withdrawal is called?

•Delirium tremens

300

•What withdrawal can be life-threatening: alcohol or cannabis?

•Alcohol

400

•Opioid withdrawal causes what type of pupil change?

•Dilated pupils

500

•What medication is first-line for alcohol withdrawal?

•Benzodiazepines

Medications

100

•What medication reverses opioid overdose?

•Naloxone

200

•What medication helps reduce alcohol cravings?

•Naltrexone

300

•What medication is used for opioid maintenance therapy?

•Methadone

400

•What medication causes unpleasant effects if alcohol is consumed?

•Disulfiram

500

•Buprenorphine is what type of opioid?

•Partial agonist

Patient Education

100

•What is a key teaching for naloxone use?

•Call 911 after administration

200

•What vitamin is important for alcohol use disorder patients?

•Thiamine

300

•What is a harm reduction strategy?

•Needle exchange

400

•Why avoid abrupt alcohol cessation?

•Risk of seizures

500

•What support group is commonly recommended?

•AA (Alcoholics Anonymous)

Legal/Ethical

100

•What is required before treatment in most cases?

•Informed consent

200

•What law protects patient privacy?

•HIPAA

300

•Mandatory reporting may apply in cases of?

•Child abuse

400

•What is involuntary commitment based on?

•Danger to self or others

500

•What principle ensures fairness in care?

•Justice