Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) two 
B) three 
C) four 
D) five 
A) two 
B) three 
C) four 
D) five

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that is typically seen in those with early-onset alcoholism?

Accepted Answer

A) They often come from lower socioeconomic levels. 
B) They tend to have less education. 
C) They are less likely to smoke. 
D) They come from single, divorced, or estranged families. 
A) They often come from lower socioeconomic levels. 
B) They tend to have less education. 
C) They are less likely to smoke. 
D) They come from single, divorced, or estranged families.

Question 3

Discuss some of the challenges of diagnosing and treating substance use disorders in older adults that come from problems with the health care professionals charged with their care.

Accepted Answer

Diagnosing and treating substance use di

Question 4

Aspirin is as advantageous and safe for use in the elderly as it is for younger and middle-aged adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Alcohol and drug misuse in the elderly i

Question 6

What is "BRITE?"

Accepted Answer

A) An intervention strategy that involves five specific treatment steps 
B) A state-sponsored team of professionals who can go to an older adult's home to hold an intervention regarding substance use problems 
C) A hospitalization sequence for older adults whose substance use is exacerbating life-threatening physical illnesses 
D) A screening and treatment tool for older adults 
A) An intervention strategy that involves five specific treatment steps 
B) A state-sponsored team of professionals who can go to an older adult's home to hold an intervention regarding substance use problems 
C) A hospitalization sequence for older adults whose substance use is exacerbating life-threatening physical illnesses 
D) A screening and treatment tool for older adults

Question 7

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 8

What is meant by the statement "it was once thought that substance use disorders were self-limiting?"

Accepted Answer

A) That there were limited treatment options for people with an SUD 
B) That only recreational drugs could be attached to a diagnoses of an SUD 
C) That it is very easy to diagnose an SUD because there are few specific symptoms 
D) That those with an SUD would have a shorter-than-average lifespan 
A) That there were limited treatment options for people with an SUD 
B) That only recreational drugs could be attached to a diagnoses of an SUD 
C) That it is very easy to diagnose an SUD because there are few specific symptoms 
D) That those with an SUD would have a shorter-than-average lifespan

Question 9

Of those older adults over the age of 65 who take a prescription medication that interacts with alcohol, of them acknowledge that they continue to drink.

Accepted Answer

A) 10% 
B) 25% 
C) 50% 
D) 75% 
A) 10% 
B) 25% 
C) 50% 
D) 75%

Question 10

The most prominent sign of alcohol withdrawal in older individuals who drink heavily is confusion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 22: Substance Use Disorders and the Older Adult

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

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that is typically seen in those with early-onset alcoholism?

Discuss some of the challenges of diagnosing and treating substance use disorders in older adults that come from problems with the health care professionals charged with their care.

Aspirin is as advantageous and safe for use in the elderly as it is for younger and middle-aged adults.

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

What is "BRITE?"

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

What is meant by the statement "it was once thought that substance use disorders were self-limiting?"

Of those older adults over the age of 65 who take a prescription medication that interacts with alcohol, of them acknowledge that they continue to drink.

The most prominent sign of alcohol withdrawal in older individuals who drink heavily is confusion.

Why Worry About Substance Misuse or Substance Use Disorders

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

Misuse of Barbiturates and Barbiturate-Like Compounds

Misuse of Benzodiazepines and Similar Agents

Misuse of Central Nervous System Stimulants and Stimulant Use Disorders

Cocaine Misuse and Cocaine Use Disorder

Marijuana Misuse and Cannabis Use Disorder

Opioid Use and Misuse

Hallucinogen Misuse

Misuse of Inhalants and Aerosols

The Under-Recognized Problem of Steroid Misuse

Tobacco Products and Tobacco Use Disorder

Over the Counter Analgesics

Chemicals and the Neonate

Gender and Substance Use Disorders

Hidden Faces of Substance Use Disorders

Substance Misuse by Children and Adolescents

Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders in College Students

Substance Use Disorders and the Family

Codependency and Enabling

The Client With Co-Occurring Disorders: Substance Use Disorders and Mental Illness

The Biopsychosocial Model of the Substance Use Disorders

The Substance Use Disorders As a Disease of the Human Spirit

The Assessment of Suspected Substance Use Disorders

Intervention

Treatment Settings

Treatment Formats

The Process of Treatment

Pharmacological Interventions for Substance Use Disorders

Relapse and Other Problems Frequently Encountered in Substance Rehabilitation

Support Groups to Promote and Sustain Recovery

Substance Use Disorders and Infectious Disease

The Relationship Between Drugs and Crime

The Debate Over Legalization

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