Exam 47: Care of Patients With Substance Abuse Disorders

The nurse is aware that many people who abuse Cannabis (marijuana)rationalize their use because of the drug's ability to:

When a patient is admitted after abusing a hallucinogenic substance,the care plan must be altered to include interventions for:

The nurse is aware that users of inhalants and hallucinogens are a danger to themselves and others because these drugs cause: (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is caring for a patient who has a heightened risk for seizures during his alcohol detoxification.Which medication may be included in the patient's care?

The nurse is aware that before nurses can be effective in dealing with substance abusers,nurses must:

The nurse cautions the recovering alcoholic who is on disulfiram (Antabuse)that even the smallest exposure to alcohol can cause: (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is concerned about a coworker who exhibits a sign of amphetamine abuse,such as:

To better ensure successful rehabilitation from substance abuse,it is essential that the patient,family,and medical professional:

The nurse reviews the criteria for the diagnosis of alcohol dependency,which include: (Select all that apply.)

The nurse uses the CAGE challenge to alcoholics who persist in denial.The "G" in the set of questions from CAGE stands for:

The nurse assesses indications that the recovering alcoholic may be developing Wernicke's encephalopathy when the nurse observes: (Select all that apply.)

After detoxification from substance abuse,the patient says,"I feel better than I have in years! All I needed was some rest.I am not an alcoholic." The nurse should respond to this by saying:

Matching The nurse clarifies terms relative to substance abuse.Match the option with the definition. -Needs substance to prevent symptoms of withdrawal