Question 1

Discuss diagnostic procedures for the various types of substance abuse complications.

Accepted Answer

A. Psychological exams
B. Health care examination
C. Screening instruments
• CAGE
• Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (MAST)
• Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT)
D. Direct drug screening
• Breath analyzers
• Blood alcohol tests

Question 2

Which of the following is a psychedelic drug that would produce hallucinations or distortions in perceptions or thinking?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oxycodone 
B)  Methadone 
C)  Mescaline 
D)  Morphine 
A)  Oxycodone 
B)  Methadone 
C)  Mescaline 
D)  Morphine C

Question 3

Discuss some of the consequences of substance abuse.

Accepted Answer

A. Disruption of work or school
B. Neglect of family obligations
C. Repeated hazardous behavior
D. Recurrent disorderly conduct or problems with interpersonal relationships owing to substance use
E. Recurrent legal problems related to use of the substance
F. Continued use of the substance despite the negative consequences related to that use

Question 4

The most widely used substance of abuse is ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol 
B)  nicotine 
C)  cocaine 
D)  caffeine 
A)  alcohol 
B)  nicotine 
C)  cocaine 
D)  caffeine

Question 5

The term describing reversible behavioral or psychological changes related to the effect of a substance on the nervous system is _________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  substance abuse 
B)  intoxication 
C)  tolerance 
D)  schizophrenia 
A)  substance abuse 
B)  intoxication 
C)  tolerance 
D)  schizophrenia

Question 6

Discuss the possible vocational implications of substance abuse and dependence.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

The use of marijuana for medicinal purposes remains controversial. What benefits have been seen medically that would make marijuana useful in a health setting? Discuss whether marijuana should or should not be used for medicinal purposes.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Which of the following medications delivers pain relief, euphoria, sedation, and a feeling of tranquility?

Accepted Answer

A)  Opioids 
B)  Sedatives 
C)  Amphetamines 
D)  Cocaine 
A)  Opioids 
B)  Sedatives 
C)  Amphetamines 
D)  Cocaine

Question 9

An individual admits to substance abuse issues, predominantly alcohol, for a significant length of time, but has been trying to stop using. Admitted by ambulance to the emergency department, the individual is reported to be having hallucinations and increased pulse and temperature. What would your expectation be as to the cause of this individual's condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Withdrawal 
B)  Overdose 
C)  Head injury 
D)  Intoxication 
A)  Withdrawal 
B)  Overdose 
C)  Head injury 
D)  Intoxication

Question 10

Inhalants are classified into four categories: aerosols, gases, solvents, and nitrites. Identify common household products and easily acquired substances that could be used as an inhalant.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Define addiction.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

While working with substance abuse clients at a clinic, an individual is reported to be experiencing chronic malnutrition, B12 deficiency, short-term memory impairment, and increasing memory lapses. History and assessment leads you to understand that the individual is a long-term alcoholic. What might this individual's diagnosis be?

Accepted Answer

A)  Wernicke's encephalopathy 
B)  Korsakoff's syndrome 
C)  Alcoholic dementia 
D)  Delirium tremens 
A)  Wernicke's encephalopathy 
B)  Korsakoff's syndrome 
C)  Alcoholic dementia 
D)  Delirium tremens

Question 13

_____________ is the first step in management of severe substance abuse and use disorders.

Accepted Answer

A)  Intoxication 
B)  Detoxification 
C)  Diaphoresis 
D)  Withdrawal 
A)  Intoxication 
B)  Detoxification 
C)  Diaphoresis 
D)  Withdrawal

Question 14

Discuss the symptoms and experiences of the detoxification process and when undergoing withdrawal.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Discuss the factors that determine the reversible behavioral or psychological changes on the levels of intoxication.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Identify the routes of transmission for various types of hepatitis. How do these routes of transmission relate to substance abuse?

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

The maladaptive pattern of substance resulting in recurrent and significant negative consequences is ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  substance abuse 
B)  intoxication 
C)  tolerance 
D)  psychosis 
A)  substance abuse 
B)  intoxication 
C)  tolerance 
D)  psychosis

Question 18

OxyContin (oxycodone) is a medication that is used for _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  relaxation 
B)  insomnia 
C)  attention-deficit disorders 
D)  pain control 
A)  relaxation 
B)  insomnia 
C)  attention-deficit disorders 
D)  pain control

Question 19

Individuals with substance use conditions frequently experience depression and have __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  low self-esteem 
B)  financial security 
C)  a large social network 
D)  feelings of self-confidence 
A)  low self-esteem 
B)  financial security 
C)  a large social network 
D)  feelings of self-confidence

Question 20

Presenting in your clinic today is a thin, emaciated young woman. There are open sores on her arms and legs and evidence of poor hygiene. Following a chest X-ray and lab work, it is determined that this client has tuberculosis and hepatitis C. Discuss what can be done for this woman and what is the expectation for her recovery.

Accepted Answer

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Exam 15: Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Discuss diagnostic procedures for the various types of substance abuse complications.

Which of the following is a psychedelic drug that would produce hallucinations or distortions in perceptions or thinking?

Discuss some of the consequences of substance abuse.

The most widely used substance of abuse is ______________.

The term describing reversible behavioral or psychological changes related to the effect of a substance on the nervous system is _________________.

Discuss the possible vocational implications of substance abuse and dependence.

The use of marijuana for medicinal purposes remains controversial. What benefits have been seen medically that would make marijuana useful in a health setting? Discuss whether marijuana should or should not be used for medicinal purposes.

Which of the following medications delivers pain relief, euphoria, sedation, and a feeling of tranquility?

Inhalants are classified into four categories: aerosols, gases, solvents, and nitrites. Identify common household products and easily acquired substances that could be used as an inhalant.

Define addiction.

_____________ is the first step in management of severe substance abuse and use disorders.

Discuss the symptoms and experiences of the detoxification process and when undergoing withdrawal.

Discuss the factors that determine the reversible behavioral or psychological changes on the levels of intoxication.

Identify the routes of transmission for various types of hepatitis. How do these routes of transmission relate to substance abuse?

The maladaptive pattern of substance resulting in recurrent and significant negative consequences is ______________.

OxyContin (oxycodone) is a medication that is used for _____________.

Individuals with substance use conditions frequently experience depression and have __________.

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