Question 1

Because of the potential danger of alcohol withdrawal symptoms, what is administered to treat or often prevent these symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Opioids 
B)  Amphetamine 
C)  Antabuse 
D)  Benzodiazepines 
A)  Opioids 
B)  Amphetamine 
C)  Antabuse 
D)  Benzodiazepines

Question 2

Approximately what percentage of individuals seeking help for addictions also has a mental health disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  20% 
B)  30% 
C)  70% 
D)  50% 
A)  20% 
B)  30% 
C)  70% 
D)  50%

Question 3

Most common form of treatment for opioid dependence is rapid opioid detoxification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The federal government also provides direct funding for treatment and rehabilitation to five specific categories of people; who are they?

Accepted Answer

1. On-reserve First Nations Peoples and

Question 5

You have been instructed to treat Tom who is an alcoholic with an aversion therapy drug; which one will you choose?

Accepted Answer

A)  Naltrexone 
B)  Buspirone 
C)  Disulfiram 
D)  Acamprosate 
A)  Naltrexone 
B)  Buspirone 
C)  Disulfiram 
D)  Acamprosate

Question 6

The main focus of the Alcoholics Anonymous approach to alcohol dependence is prayer and reliance on God.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

If Mathew lacks the serious goal to undergo change in the foreseeable future, then in which of the following stage of change is he in?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acceptance 
B)  Denial 
C)  Precontemplation 
D)  Preparation 
A)  Acceptance 
B)  Denial 
C)  Precontemplation 
D)  Preparation

Question 8

What medications are used in treating people diagnosed with opioid dependence, and how does each of these work?

Accepted Answer

Rapid opioid detoxification uses anesthe

Question 9

In Nova Scotia, which substance was identified as creating the greatest financial burden?

Accepted Answer

Of the province's ov

Question 10

What is rapid opioid detoxification based on?

Accepted Answer

A)  The use of methadone to avoid withdrawal symptoms. 
B)  Ensuring the user experiences the full discomfort of withdrawal, while providing medical support. 
C)  Anaesthetizing users, and while unconscious are given an antagonist, so that withdrawal occurs while they are asleep. 
D)  Switching the user to a shorter-duration opioid. 
A)  The use of methadone to avoid withdrawal symptoms. 
B)  Ensuring the user experiences the full discomfort of withdrawal, while providing medical support. 
C)  Anaesthetizing users, and while unconscious are given an antagonist, so that withdrawal occurs while they are asleep. 
D)  Switching the user to a shorter-duration opioid.

Question 11

Jordan who many consider to be an alcoholic recently asked his neighbour who is an active member of AA how the program works, and if there were financial obligations to participate. This is a sign Jordan is in which following stage of change?

Accepted Answer

A)  Action 
B)  Contemplation 
C)  Precontemplation 
D)  Preparation 
A)  Action 
B)  Contemplation 
C)  Precontemplation 
D)  Preparation

Question 12

Studies of court-ordered referrals to Alcoholics Anonymous versus other types of interventions have demonstrated what outcomes?

Accepted Answer

A)  They found that none of these approaches are effective. 
B)  They found that AA is more effective than other approaches. 
C)  They found that other approaches are more effective than AA. 
D)  They did not find any differences in effectiveness between AA and other approaches. 
A)  They found that none of these approaches are effective. 
B)  They found that AA is more effective than other approaches. 
C)  They found that other approaches are more effective than AA. 
D)  They did not find any differences in effectiveness between AA and other approaches.

Question 13

Who is credited for creating the first methadone maintenance treatment program, and where was it located?

Accepted Answer

Canadian researcher, Dr. Rober

Question 14

Although many medications have been tested for treating cocaine withdrawal symptoms or dependence, most have shown little promise and none has yet been approved. What drug has found to provide the most promising results?

Accepted Answer

A)  Modafinil 
B)  Naltrexone 
C)  Buprenorphine 
D)  Acamprosate 
A)  Modafinil 
B)  Naltrexone 
C)  Buprenorphine 
D)  Acamprosate

Question 15

Give a brief description of the Alcoholics Anonymous approach to "treating" alcohol-dependent people including some of the underlying philosophy. What do we know about the effectiveness of this approach?

Accepted Answer

Based on a disease model, the alcoholic

Question 16

After attending his best friend's bachelor party and drinking continually for 10 hours straight, now that Max has quit drinking at what point might he expect to feel withdrawal symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  4 to 6 hours 
B)  6 to 10 hours 
C)  6 to 18 hours 
D)  6 to 24 hours 
A)  4 to 6 hours 
B)  6 to 10 hours 
C)  6 to 18 hours 
D)  6 to 24 hours

Question 17

Prevention of withdrawal symptoms using medications would be considered part of what process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Detoxification 
B)  Relapse prevention 
C)  Punishment 
D)  Maintenance 
A)  Detoxification 
B)  Relapse prevention 
C)  Punishment 
D)  Maintenance

Question 18

What is known regarding the practice of giving the user rewards for drug-free urine samples?

Accepted Answer

A)  It doesn't work very well. 
B)  It is a form of contingency management. 
C)  It is a common technique in 12-step programs. 
D)  It is based on the "stage of change" model. 
A)  It doesn't work very well. 
B)  It is a form of contingency management. 
C)  It is a common technique in 12-step programs. 
D)  It is based on the "stage of change" model.

Question 19

Approximately 10 million Canadians may meet the diagnostic criteria for being dependent on or having abused alcohol and other drugs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What medications are used in treating people diagnosed with alcohol dependence, and how does each of these work?

Accepted Answer

Benzodiazepines enhance GABA inhibition

Because of the potential danger of alcohol withdrawal symptoms, what is administered to treat or often prevent these symptoms?

Approximately what percentage of individuals seeking help for addictions also has a mental health disorder?

Most common form of treatment for opioid dependence is rapid opioid detoxification.

The federal government also provides direct funding for treatment and rehabilitation to five specific categories of people; who are they?

You have been instructed to treat Tom who is an alcoholic with an aversion therapy drug; which one will you choose?

The main focus of the Alcoholics Anonymous approach to alcohol dependence is prayer and reliance on God.

If Mathew lacks the serious goal to undergo change in the foreseeable future, then in which of the following stage of change is he in?

What medications are used in treating people diagnosed with opioid dependence, and how does each of these work?

In Nova Scotia, which substance was identified as creating the greatest financial burden?

What is rapid opioid detoxification based on?

Jordan who many consider to be an alcoholic recently asked his neighbour who is an active member of AA how the program works, and if there were financial obligations to participate. This is a sign Jordan is in which following stage of change?

Studies of court-ordered referrals to Alcoholics Anonymous versus other types of interventions have demonstrated what outcomes?

Who is credited for creating the first methadone maintenance treatment program, and where was it located?

Although many medications have been tested for treating cocaine withdrawal symptoms or dependence, most have shown little promise and none has yet been approved. What drug has found to provide the most promising results?

Give a brief description of the Alcoholics Anonymous approach to "treating" alcohol-dependent people including some of the underlying philosophy. What do we know about the effectiveness of this approach?

After attending his best friend's bachelor party and drinking continually for 10 hours straight, now that Max has quit drinking at what point might he expect to feel withdrawal symptoms?

Prevention of withdrawal symptoms using medications would be considered part of what process?

What is known regarding the practice of giving the user rewards for drug-free urine samples?

Approximately 10 million Canadians may meet the diagnostic criteria for being dependent on or having abused alcohol and other drugs.

What medications are used in treating people diagnosed with alcohol dependence, and how does each of these work?

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Exam 18: Treating Substance Abuse and Dependence

Because of the potential danger of alcohol withdrawal symptoms, what is administered to treat or often prevent these symptoms?

Approximately what percentage of individuals seeking help for addictions also has a mental health disorder?

Most common form of treatment for opioid dependence is rapid opioid detoxification.

The federal government also provides direct funding for treatment and rehabilitation to five specific categories of people; who are they?

You have been instructed to treat Tom who is an alcoholic with an aversion therapy drug; which one will you choose?

The main focus of the Alcoholics Anonymous approach to alcohol dependence is prayer and reliance on God.

If Mathew lacks the serious goal to undergo change in the foreseeable future, then in which of the following stage of change is he in?

What medications are used in treating people diagnosed with opioid dependence, and how does each of these work?

In Nova Scotia, which substance was identified as creating the greatest financial burden?

What is rapid opioid detoxification based on?

Jordan who many consider to be an alcoholic recently asked his neighbour who is an active member of AA how the program works, and if there were financial obligations to participate. This is a sign Jordan is in which following stage of change?

Studies of court-ordered referrals to Alcoholics Anonymous versus other types of interventions have demonstrated what outcomes?

Who is credited for creating the first methadone maintenance treatment program, and where was it located?

Although many medications have been tested for treating cocaine withdrawal symptoms or dependence, most have shown little promise and none has yet been approved. What drug has found to provide the most promising results?

Give a brief description of the Alcoholics Anonymous approach to "treating" alcohol-dependent people including some of the underlying philosophy. What do we know about the effectiveness of this approach?

After attending his best friend's bachelor party and drinking continually for 10 hours straight, now that Max has quit drinking at what point might he expect to feel withdrawal symptoms?

Prevention of withdrawal symptoms using medications would be considered part of what process?

What is known regarding the practice of giving the user rewards for drug-free urine samples?

Approximately 10 million Canadians may meet the diagnostic criteria for being dependent on or having abused alcohol and other drugs.

What medications are used in treating people diagnosed with alcohol dependence, and how does each of these work?

Drug Use: An Overview

Drug Use As a Social Problem

Drug Policy

The Nervous System

The Actions of Drugs

Stimulants

Other Depressants and Inhalants

Psychotherapeutic Drugs: Medication for Mental Disorders

Alcohol

Tobacco

Caffeine

Natural Health Products and Over-The-Counter Drugs

Opioids

Hallucinogens

Cannabis

Performance-Enhancing Drugs

Preventing Substance Abuse

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