Deck 19: Hidden Faces of Substance Use Disorders

Question 1

It has been estimated that of the population is homeless.

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

Answer 1

1 percent

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

estimates suggest that the alcohol use disorders are the third most common psychiatric diagnosis for this age cohort

Question 3

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

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

Answer 3

Early onset alcoholism

Question 4

The most common medication misuse in older persons is

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 5

In addition to social differences between members of an ethnic minority group and the mainstream culture

A) there are age-specific differences in recreational drugs of choice.
B) there is a tendency for older members of that ethnic group to turn to chemicals as a way to cope with their frustration at being unable to understand the culture of their new home.
C) younger members of that ethnic group tend to identify more with the ideals of the dominant culture, weakening traditional prohibitions against drug abuse.
D) younger members of that culture tend to view their elders with disrespect and alcohol or illicit drug use is a way to express this disrespect.

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

Treatment modalities for members of Native American tribal units are

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.

Question 8

Some of the barriers to treatment of homeless individuals with SUDs include

A) difficulty obtaining prescription medications.
B) difficulty keeping appointments.
C) medical problems.
D) all of these answers.

Question 9

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.

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

Question 10

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

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 11

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

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

Question 12

The reasons why Native Americans develop substance use disorders

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 13

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

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 14

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

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

Question 15

Persons living with the aftereffects of a traumatic brain injury

A) usually avoid alcohol and illicit drugs because of the exaggerated effects such compounds have on their ability to cope with life.
B) tend to use alcohol or illicit drugs to self-medicate their frustration over their inability to function at their former level.
C) tend to also have a concurrent diagnosis of a form of mental illness.
D) tend to respond well to treatment.

Question 16

Which of the following statements about substance use disorders and sexual minorities is NOT true, per your text?

A) The topic of bisexual women who also abuse recreational drugs or alcohol is the focus of much research.
B) The topic of men whose sole preference is sex with other men and who also abuse chemicals has been ignored by researchers.
C) The topic of bisexual men who also abuse chemicals is often ignored by researchers.
D) Women whose sexual preference is exclusively other women are a minority of women.

Question 17

Research has found that most substance abuse professionals have received

A) adequate training to work with people with disabilities and SUDs.
B) inadequate training to work with people with disabilities and SUDs.
C) adequate training to work with people with traumatic brain injuries, but not other types of disabilities and SUDs.
D) adequate training to work with people with personality disorders, but not traumatic brain injury and SUDs.

Question 18

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

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 19

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

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

Question 20

It has been estimated that of the population of the United States is not Hispanic.

A) 11 percent
B) 25 percent
C) 75 percent
D) 89 percent

Question 21

Explain how social attitudes and lack of adequate training might hamper healthcare professionals from identifying
and treating a person with a disability.

Question 22

Discuss the reasons why combat veterans are at risk for SUDs.

Question 23

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

Question 24

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.

Question 25

Substance abuse treatment programs appear to be as effective for ethnic minorities as they are for the majority population.

Question 26

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

Question 27

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

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

Question 28

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

Question 29

The Hispanic culture is from

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

Question 30

Hearing impaired individuals and others with disabilities are often targeted by drug dealers.