3/15/24, 10:49 AM SESSION 22: SUBSTANCE ABUSE
SESSION 22: SUBSTANCE ABUSE
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Nurse Alvin has observed a co-worker arriving to work drunk at least three * 1 point
times in the past month. Which action by Nurse Alvin would best ensure
client safety and obtain necessary assistance for the co-worker?
A. Ignore the co- worker’s behavior, and frequently assess the clients assigned to the
co-worker.
B. Make general statements about safety issues at the next staff meeting.
C. Report the coworker’s behavior to the appropriate supervisor.
D. Warn the co-worker that this practice is unsafe.
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Nurse Aly is teaching a client about Disulfiram (Antabuse), which the client * 1 point
is taking to deter his use of alcohol. She explains that using alcohol when
taking this medication can result in:
A. Abdominal cramps and diarrhea.
B. Drowsiness and decreased respiration.
C. Flushing, vomiting, and dizziness.
D. Increased pulse and blood pressure.
The community nurse practicing primary prevention of alcohol abuse would * 1 point
target which groups for educational efforts?
A. Adolescents in their late teens and young adults in their early twenties
B. Elderly men who live in retirement communities
C. Women working in careers outside the home
D. Women working in the home
Which medication is commonly used in treatment programs for heroin * 1 point
abusers to produce a non-euphoric state and to replace heroin use?
A. Diazepam
B. Carbamazepine
C. Clonidine
D. Methadone
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Nurse Niko recommends that the family of a client with substance-related * 1 point
disorder attend a support group. The purpose of these groups is to help
family members understand the problem and to:
A. Change the problem behaviors of the abuser.
B. Learn how to assist the abuser in getting help.
C. Maintain focus on changing their own behaviors.
D. Prevent substance problems in vulnerable family members.
Which of these drugs is NOT considered a Hallucinogen? * 1 point
LSD
Heroin
Cannabis
Mescaline
Which of these drugs is considered an Opiate? * 1 point
Cocaine
Morphine
Barbiturates
Hashish
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Which of these drugs is considered a sedative? * 1 point
Morphine
Amphetamines
Valium
Barbiturates
The nurse determines that the wife of an alcoholic client is benefiting from * 1 point
attending Al-Anon group when she hears the wife say:
“My attendance at the meetings has helped me to see that I provoke my husband’s
violence.”
“I no longer feel that I deserve the beatings my husband inflicts on me.”
“I can tolerate my husband’s destructive behavior now that I know they are common
with alcoholics.”
“I enjoy attending the meetings because they get me out of the house and away from
my husband.”
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The client has been hospitalized and is participating in a substance abuse * 1 point
therapy group sessions. On discharge. the client has consented to
participate in AA community groups. The nurse is monitoring the client's
response to the substance abuse sessions. Which statement by the client
best indicates that the client has developed effective coping response
styles and has processed information effectively for self use?
“I know I’m ready to be discharged. I feel I can say ‘no’ and leave a group of friends if
they are drinking… ‘No Problem.’”
“This group has really helped a lot. I know it will be different when I go home. But I’m
sure that my family and friends will all help me like the people in this group have…
They’ll all help me… I know they will… They won’t let me go back to my old ways.”
“I’m looking forward to leaving here. I know that I will miss all of you. So. I’m happy
and I’m sad. I’m excited and I’m scared. I know that I have to work hard to be strong
and that everyone isn’t going to be as helpful as you people.”
“I’ll keep all my appointments; go to all my AA groups; I’ll do everything I’m supposed
to… Nothing will go wrong that way.”
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