Overview & Definitions
This type of disorder involves repeated substance use leading to significant impairment over a 12-month period.
What is a Substance Use Disorder?
This age group has the highest rates of substance use.
What are individuals aged 18–25?
Slurred speech and decreased respiratory function are signs of intoxication from this substance.
🟦 What are opioids?
This alcohol-related heart condition weakens the heart’s pumping ability.
🟦 What is alcoholic cardiomyopathy?
This benzodiazepine may be used to treat alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
🟦 What is lorazepam or chlordiazepoxide?
Name two behavioral addictions classified as non-substance-related disorders.
What are gambling and internet gaming?
A family history of substance use increases this.
What is genetic predisposition?
This BAC level is considered legally intoxicated in most U.S. states.
🟦 What is 0.08%?
Portal hypertension and ascites are complications of this organ’s damage.
🟦 What is the liver?
A common nursing diagnosis for substance use patients experiencing self-harm risk.
🟦 What is risk for injury?
This term describes the return to substance use after a period of abstinence.
What is relapse?
Nurses use this type of question to gather substance use history.
What are open-ended questions?
This syndrome, associated with alcohol use, results from a thiamine deficiency.
🟦 What is Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome?
Chronic alcohol use can lead to this white blood cell deficiency.
🟦 What is leukopenia?
These programs provide peer support and accountability during recovery.
🟦 What are AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) and NA (Narcotics Anonymous)?
The presence of both physical and psychological dependence is a hallmark of this condition.
What is an addictive disorder?
Name one risk factor related to childhood or psychological development.
What is a trauma history, chronic stress, or low self-esteem?
Hallucinogens like PCP can lead to this long-lasting visual disorder.
🟦 What is hallucinogen persisting perception disorder?
Inflammation of the esophagus due to alcohol use is called this.
🟦 What is esophagitis?
A key communication strategy in substance use treatment that encourages patient reflection.
🟦 What is motivational interviewing?
List at least four categories of substances that can lead to substance use disorders. (9 possible answers)
What are alcohol, opioids, stimulants, and hallucinogens? (Other correct answers: caffeine, cannabis, inhalants, sedatives, tobacco)
This population faces the risk of neonatal abstinence syndrome if using substances.
Who are pregnant individuals?
Name two withdrawal symptoms of stimulants such as cocaine.
🟦 What are depression and fatigue?
This condition causes severe abdominal pain and digestive issues due to alcohol use.
🟦 What is pancreatitis?
Name one harm reduction strategy used in community settings.
🟦 What is overdose prevention or safe disposal of paraphernalia?