Question 1

The Hispanic culture is from

Accepted Answer

A)  Mexico. 
B)  Puerto Rico. 
C)  Dominican Republic. 
D)  none of these answers. There is no single Hispanic culture. 
A)  Mexico. 
B)  Puerto Rico. 
C)  Dominican Republic. 
D)  none of these answers. There is no single Hispanic culture. D

Question 2

Discuss the various forms that drug misuse may take in the elderly.

Accepted Answer

Drug misuse in the elderly can take various forms, including:

1. Overuse of prescription medications: This occurs when an elderly individual takes more medication than prescribed, either intentionally or unintentionally. This can lead to adverse effects and potential drug interactions.

2. Underuse of prescription medications: Some elderly individuals may not take their prescribed medications as directed, either due to forgetfulness, cost concerns, or a lack of understanding about the importance of the medication.

3. Misuse of over-the-counter medications: Elderly individuals may misuse over-the-counter medications by taking them inappropriately or in excessive amounts, leading to potential health risks.

4. Mixing medications and alcohol: Some elderly individuals may consume alcohol while taking medications, which can lead to dangerous interactions and increased risk of adverse effects.

5. Use of illicit drugs: While less common, some elderly individuals may misuse illicit drugs, either due to a long-standing substance abuse issue or as a result of new-onset drug use.

6. Sharing medications: Elderly individuals may share their medications with others, or take medications that were not prescribed to them, leading to potential health risks and adverse effects.

It is important for healthcare providers and caregivers to be aware of these potential forms of drug misuse in the elderly and to take steps to prevent and address them through education, monitoring, and support.

Question 3

Treatment modalities for members of Native American tribal units are

Accepted Answer

A)  still not clearly defined. 
B)  clearly defined for the majority of tribal units, but not for all. 
C)  clearly defined for those persons who live in urban areas, not for those who live on reservation lands. 
D)  the same as those used for members of the dominant culture. 
A)  still not clearly defined. 
B)  clearly defined for the majority of tribal units, but not for all. 
C)  clearly defined for those persons who live in urban areas, not for those who live on reservation lands. 
D)  the same as those used for members of the dominant culture. A

Question 4

Because the Sioux are the most numerous of the Native American tribes

Accepted Answer

A)  this means nothing, as each Native American tribal unit is different from the others. 
B)  they serve as the prototype for substance abuse rehabilitation programs for working with the Native Americans. 
C)  they tend to dominate planning for treatment allocation resources for substance abuse rehabilitation programs. 
D)  they tend to have a more unified culture as compared with the other tribal units found in the United States. 
A)  this means nothing, as each Native American tribal unit is different from the others. 
B)  they serve as the prototype for substance abuse rehabilitation programs for working with the Native Americans. 
C)  they tend to dominate planning for treatment allocation resources for substance abuse rehabilitation programs. 
D)  they tend to have a more unified culture as compared with the other tribal units found in the United States.

Question 5

Which of the following subsets make up two-thirds of the older population with AUDs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Early onset alcoholism 
B)  Late onset alcoholism 
C)  Late onset exacerbation alcoholism 
D)  Middle onset alcoholism 
A)  Early onset alcoholism 
B)  Late onset alcoholism 
C)  Late onset exacerbation alcoholism 
D)  Middle onset alcoholism

Question 6

Which of the following was not identified as a direct cause of homelessness by your text?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lack of affordable housing 
B)  Poverty 
C)  Chronic unemployment/underemployment 
D)  Substance use disorders 
A)  Lack of affordable housing 
B)  Poverty 
C)  Chronic unemployment/underemployment 
D)  Substance use disorders

Question 7

Discuss the patterns of alcohol and/or drug abuse in the elderly.

Accepted Answer

Alcohol and drug abuse in the elderly is

Question 8

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  African-American women are 10 times as likely to be involved in the court system for a substance-related problem than are Caucasian women. 
B)  African-American males with AUDs are more likely to initiate heavy drinking earlier in life than Caucasian males. 
C)  African-American males are more likely to experience physical complications from alcohol use earlier in life than Caucasian males. 
D)  African-Americans are more likely to be discharged from treatment before successful completion of the program. 
A)  African-American women are 10 times as likely to be involved in the court system for a substance-related problem than are Caucasian women. 
B)  African-American males with AUDs are more likely to initiate heavy drinking earlier in life than Caucasian males. 
C)  African-American males are more likely to experience physical complications from alcohol use earlier in life than Caucasian males. 
D)  African-Americans are more likely to be discharged from treatment before successful completion of the program.

Question 9

Which of the following likely contributes to higher rates of SUDs within the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use of drugs for arousal and disinhibition effects 
B)  Increased negative feedback and stress experienced by members of the GLBT community 
C)  "Gay bars" playing a central role in the GLBTcommunity 
D)  All of these answers 
A)  Use of drugs for arousal and disinhibition effects 
B)  Increased negative feedback and stress experienced by members of the GLBT community 
C)  "Gay bars" playing a central role in the GLBTcommunity 
D)  All of these answers

Question 10

The reasons why Native Americans develop substance use disorders

Accepted Answer

A)  closely parallel those of the dominant culture. 
B)  may be different for those persons who live on identified reservations. 
C)  depend on differing access to drugs of abuse. 
D)  do not account for their increased risk of premature death. 
A)  closely parallel those of the dominant culture. 
B)  may be different for those persons who live on identified reservations. 
C)  depend on differing access to drugs of abuse. 
D)  do not account for their increased risk of premature death.

Question 11

It has been estimated that of women who describe their primary sexual preference as other women will have an alcohol use disorder at some point in their lives.

Accepted Answer

A)  30 percent 
B)  20 percent 
C)  50 percent 
D)  10 percent 
A)  30 percent 
B)  20 percent 
C)  50 percent 
D)  10 percent

Question 12

It has been estimated that of the population are members of a sexual minority group.

Accepted Answer

A)  3-4 percent 
B)  7-8 percent 
C)  13-15 percent 
D)  2-9 percent 
A)  3-4 percent 
B)  7-8 percent 
C)  13-15 percent 
D)  2-9 percent

Question 13

The most common medication misuse in older persons is

Accepted Answer

A)  over-utilization for euphoric effects. 
B)  failure to adequately understand side effects. 
C)  intentional underutilization for financial reasons. 
D)  obtaining multiple prescriptions for the same compound from multiple providers. 
A)  over-utilization for euphoric effects. 
B)  failure to adequately understand side effects. 
C)  intentional underutilization for financial reasons. 
D)  obtaining multiple prescriptions for the same compound from multiple providers.

Question 14

Typically, the incidence of substance use disorders after a person becomes homeless.

Accepted Answer

A)  does increase 
B)  does not increase 
C)  very slowly increases 
D)  remains stable 
A)  does increase 
B)  does not increase 
C)  very slowly increases 
D)  remains stable

Question 15

Hazardous use of alcohol is defined for the elderly as more than drinks in one sitting.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  5 
A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  5

Question 16

It has been estimated that of the population is homeless.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 percent 
B)  4 percent 
C)  3 percent 
D)  2 percent 
A)  1 percent 
B)  4 percent 
C)  3 percent 
D)  2 percent

Question 17

In an interesting social experiment, 75 million "baby boomers" are now reaching retirement age and , according to your text.

Accepted Answer

A)  it is not clear whether they will want to immediately retire 
B)  it is not clear whether they will continue to push for the legalization of marijuana 
C)  estimates suggest that the alcohol use disorders are the third most common psychiatric diagnosis for this age cohort 
D)  it is not clear whether they will remain liberal in their voting patterns or become more conservative as they age 
A)  it is not clear whether they will want to immediately retire 
B)  it is not clear whether they will continue to push for the legalization of marijuana 
C)  estimates suggest that the alcohol use disorders are the third most common psychiatric diagnosis for this age cohort 
D)  it is not clear whether they will remain liberal in their voting patterns or become more conservative as they age

Question 18

It is more difficult for members of the GLBT community who live in rural areas to find appropriate treatment for SUDs specifically targeted to them than for those members who live in bigger cities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Approximately of Hispanic persons who ended their lives were legally intoxicated at the time of their deaths.

Accepted Answer

A)  29 percent 
B)  25 percent 
C)  39 percent 
D)  19 percent 
A)  29 percent 
B)  25 percent 
C)  39 percent 
D)  19 percent

Question 20

How does the body's ability to handle alcohol change as one ages?

Accepted Answer

As one ages, the body's ability to handl

Exam 19: Hidden Faces of Substance Use Disorders

The Hispanic culture is from

Discuss the various forms that drug misuse may take in the elderly.

Treatment modalities for members of Native American tribal units are

Because the Sioux are the most numerous of the Native American tribes

Which of the following subsets make up two-thirds of the older population with AUDs?

Which of the following was not identified as a direct cause of homelessness by your text?

Discuss the patterns of alcohol and/or drug abuse in the elderly.

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

Which of the following likely contributes to higher rates of SUDs within the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities?

The reasons why Native Americans develop substance use disorders

It has been estimated that of women who describe their primary sexual preference as other women will have an alcohol use disorder at some point in their lives.

It has been estimated that of the population are members of a sexual minority group.

The most common medication misuse in older persons is

Typically, the incidence of substance use disorders after a person becomes homeless.

Hazardous use of alcohol is defined for the elderly as more than drinks in one sitting.

It has been estimated that of the population is homeless.

In an interesting social experiment, 75 million "baby boomers" are now reaching retirement age and , according to your text.

It is more difficult for members of the GLBT community who live in rural areas to find appropriate treatment for SUDs specifically targeted to them than for those members who live in bigger cities.

Approximately of Hispanic persons who ended their lives were legally intoxicated at the time of their deaths.

How does the body's ability to handle alcohol change as one ages?

Why Worry About Substance Abuse or Addiction

The Nature of the Beast

A Brief Introduction to the Science of Pharmacology

An Introduction to Alcohol: Mans Oldest Recreational Chemical

The Alcohol Use Disorders

Abuse and Addiction to Barbiturates and Barbiturate-Like Compounds

Abuse and Addiction to Benzodiazepines and Similar Agents

Abuse and Addiction to Central Nervous System Stimulants

Cocaine Abuse and Dependence

Marijuana Abuse and Addiction

Opiode Use, Abuse, and Addiction

Abuse and Addiction to Hallucinogens

Abuse and Addiction to Inhalants and Aerosols

The Under-Recognized Problem of Steroid Abuseaddiction

Over the Counter Analgesics

Tobacco Products and Nicotine Addiction

The Potential Consequences of Drug Abuse During Pregnancy

Gender and Substance Use Disorders

Substance Use and Abuse by Children and Adolescents

Substance Use Disorders in College Settings

Codependency and Enabling

Addiction and the Family

The Dual-Diagnosis Client: Substance Use Disorders and Mental Illness

The Biopsychosocial Model of the Addictions

The Substance Use Disorders As a Disease of the Human Spirit

The Assessment of Suspected Substance Use Disorders

Intervention

Treatment Settings

The Treatment of Substance Use Disorders

The Process of Treatment

Pharmacological Interventions for Substance Use Disorders

Relapse and Other Problems Frequently Encountered in Substance Abuse Rehabilitation

Support Groups to Promote and Sustain Recovery

Substance Use Disorders and and Infectious Disease

The Relationship Between Drug Use and Crime

The Debate Over Legalization Appendices Glossary References Index

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