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Substance Abuse
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which symptoms are associated with alcohol use disorder (AUD)? | -Sedation -Depression -Chronic condition -Compulsive drinking |
| A nursing student is presenting a class on preventing drug use. Which statement requires additional education? | “Heroin is addictive after several uses.” |
| Which is the primary rationale for gender differences in drug use? | Differences in opportunity and environment |
| Which factors contribute to drug misuse and abuse in the older adult population? | -Cognitive decline -Delayed metabolism -Multiple prescriptions -Delayed drug excretion |
| Which statement reflects the historical legal approach to drug abuse in the United States? | Society has treated drug use as a rejection of societal norms. |
| Which responses are appropriate when explaining to a parent why marijuana is considered a gateway drug in adolescents? | -Marijuana can be laced with heroin. -Adolescents tend to view marijuana as a low-risk drug. |
| Which interventions reflect community modes of intervention? | -Law enforcement to limit access to addictive substances -Educational programs at schools to prevent substance use -Public service communication regarding substance use risk |
| Which statements reflect the structure of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)? | -AA is spiritually based. -AA is a 12-step program. -AA is a self-help program. -AA is not professionally dominated. |
| Which interventions are appropriate for an individual with a high-risk National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) quick screen score? | -Arrange referral -Assist or offer help -Provide medical advice -Assess readiness to change |