Exam 46: Care of Patients with Substance Abuse Disorders

The nurse clarifies terms relative to substance abuse.Match the option with the definition. -Symptomatology related to cessation of drug

The nurse encourages the recovering alcoholic to participate in group therapy.Which benefit is most important for the nurse to mention?

The nurse clarifies terms relative to substance abuse.Match the option with the definition. -Needs increasing amounts of substance to achieve desired effect

The nurse cautions the recovering alcoholic who is on disulfiram (Antabuse)should avoid even small exposure to alcohol.Which signs and symptoms are characteristic of a reaction of disulfiram (Antabuse)with alcohol?

The nurse is concerned about a coworker who she suspects is abusing amphetamines.Which behavior best validates the nurse's concern?

The nurse is caring for a patient who was admitted for a lorazepam (Ativan)overdose.Which assessment finding indicates that the patient is experiencing withdrawal?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is undergoing detoxification from alcohol.Which supplement can the nurse expect to be included in the prescribed medications?

A patient is admitted after abusing an inhalant.Which safety precaution is most important for the nurse to take?

Which findings indicate that the recovering alcoholic may be developing Wernicke encephalopathy?

Which action best aids in successful rehabilitation from substance abuse?

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." Which response is best for the nurse to make?

The nurse explains that an alternative to disulfiram (Antabuse)is the drug naltrexone (ReVia).Which information should the nurse include in the teaching plan?

Which criteria are part of alcohol dependency diagnosis guidelines?