Exam 46: Care of Patients with Substance Abuse Disorders

The nurse uses the CAGE challenge to alcoholics who persist in denial.What does the "G" in the set of questions from CAGE represent?

Which action is most important for the nurse to take before providing care for substance abusers?

The nurse clarifies terms relative to substance abuse.Match the option with the definition. -Needs substance to feel good

The nurse is caring for an undernourished alcoholic patient.The nurse is helping the patient to select items from the menu.What dietary goal should the nurse try to help the patient achieve?

Which actions describe diagnostic criteria for the diagnosis of substance abuse?

The nurse clarifies terms relative to substance abuse.Match the option with the definition. -Uses psychoactive drugs in nontherapeutic manner

The wife of an alcoholic tells the nurse,"My husband only drinks on the weekends to relax.He has a very stressful job." The nurse recognizes that the patient's wife is using which defense mechanism?

Which statement accurately explains the difference between an enabler and a co-dependent?

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?

How long does it take the body to metabolize a single can of beer?

What actions does becoming substance free involve?

The alcoholic patient says to the nurse,"I am not an alcoholic.I can quit any time I want to." The nurse recognizes that the patient is using which defense mechanism?

Shortly after receiving one dose of naloxone (Narcan)for an overdose of opiates,a patient experiences a change in level of consciousness and a decreased respiratory rate.What should the nurse do first?

Why do many people who abuse Cannabis (marijuana)rationalize their use?

In what ways do support groups benefit substance abusers?

A person in jail for public intoxication has been without alcohol for 12 hours.Which finding indicates that the patient may be withdrawing from alcohol?

The nurse is aware that when Korsakoff syndrome is suspected from behavioral cues,the syndrome can be confirmed by which diagnostic test?

Patients who use inhalants and hallucinogens are likely to experience which negative effects?

An intoxicated patient is admitted to a treatment center for detoxification.The nurse understands that his withdrawal will be supported with which method?

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