CMN 350 EXAM 4 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
\Q\.All addicting substances affect the __________ pathways associated with the reinforcing
effect of the substance. - ANSWERS✔-dopamine
\Q\.Repeated exposure seems to alter _________ permanently. - ANSWERS✔-neurons
\Q\.What are some different substance classifications? - ANSWERS✔-alcohol, depressants,
inhalants, opioids, stimulants, amphetamines, hallucinogens
\Q\.What is one of the first assessment questions for a patient coming in with substance abuse?
- ANSWERS✔-ask when the last time they used and how much
\Q\.What are some other assessment components for substance abuse? - ANSWERS✔-
amount/type of alcohol or drugs (AOD), medical problems associated with AOD in patient and
family members, blood and urine drug screens, look for suspicious signs and symptoms, use
screening test (AUDIT).
\Q\.A high priority is to ask patient to state ___________ and _____________ of last drink. -
ANSWERS✔-date, time
\Q\.What are some examples of legal drug use? - ANSWERS✔-caffeine, nictotine
,\Q\.Identifies hazardous alcohol use or alcohol use disorder. - ANSWERS✔-AUDIT
\Q\.Not useful in determining risky drinking; quick indicator of candidacy for standardized
interview for alcohol use disorder.
"Need to cut back? Family memebers annoyed by drinking? Guilty about drinking? Do you have
to have a drink in the morning to start day (eye opener)?" - ANSWERS✔-CAGE questionnaire
\Q\.Lets you know their readiness to change harmful behaviors. - ANSWERS✔-Transtheoretical
model
\Q\.What are the stages of change? - ANSWERS✔-pre-contemplation, contemplation,
preparation, action, maintenance, relapse
\Q\.What is an appropriate patient goal for change? - ANSWERS✔-complete abstinence
\Q\.What are some symptoms of alcohol withdrawal? - ANSWERS✔-tremors, nausea, vomiting,
tachycardia, diaphoresis, seizures, anxiety, and depression
\Q\.Drugs to treat alcohol withdrawal. - ANSWERS✔-benzodiazepines
\Q\.Drug to treat alcohol disorder; makes drinking painful - ANSWERS✔-Disulfiram
\Q\.Drug to treat alcohol disorder; decreases the pleasure of drinking. - ANSWERS✔-Naltrexone
\Q\.Drug to treat alcohol disorder; restores the chemical balance in the alcoholic brain. -
ANSWERS✔-Acamprosate
, \Q\.Drug to treat alcohol disorder; alcohol interferes with Vitamin B absorption. - ANSWERS✔-
Thiamine supplements
\Q\.Primary effect of overdose on barbiturates/benzodiazepines? - ANSWERS✔-respiratory
depression
\Q\.Effects of barbiturates/benzodiazepines are? - ANSWERS✔-euphoria, disinhibition, and
drowsiness
\Q\.Withdrawal from CNS depressants can be__________. - ANSWERS✔-life-threatening
\Q\.Opioid receptor blocker given by first responders. - ANSWERS✔-Naloxone
\Q\.- Full opioid agonist (narcotic).
- Reduces withdrawal symptoms in people addicted to heroin or other narcotic drugs without
causing the "high" associated with the drug addiction. - ANSWERS✔-Methadone
\Q\.-Opioid partial agonist
- Weaker than methodone/heroin
- Decreases effects of withdrawal, cravings
- Lower potential for misuse
- Can taper over time - ANSWERS✔-Buprenorphine
\Q\.Combination of buprenorphine and naloxone.
- Sublingual film
- 8mg/2mg
- Buprenorphine is absorbed by the tongue but the naloxone does not. - ANSWERS✔-Suboxone
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
\Q\.All addicting substances affect the __________ pathways associated with the reinforcing
effect of the substance. - ANSWERS✔-dopamine
\Q\.Repeated exposure seems to alter _________ permanently. - ANSWERS✔-neurons
\Q\.What are some different substance classifications? - ANSWERS✔-alcohol, depressants,
inhalants, opioids, stimulants, amphetamines, hallucinogens
\Q\.What is one of the first assessment questions for a patient coming in with substance abuse?
- ANSWERS✔-ask when the last time they used and how much
\Q\.What are some other assessment components for substance abuse? - ANSWERS✔-
amount/type of alcohol or drugs (AOD), medical problems associated with AOD in patient and
family members, blood and urine drug screens, look for suspicious signs and symptoms, use
screening test (AUDIT).
\Q\.A high priority is to ask patient to state ___________ and _____________ of last drink. -
ANSWERS✔-date, time
\Q\.What are some examples of legal drug use? - ANSWERS✔-caffeine, nictotine
,\Q\.Identifies hazardous alcohol use or alcohol use disorder. - ANSWERS✔-AUDIT
\Q\.Not useful in determining risky drinking; quick indicator of candidacy for standardized
interview for alcohol use disorder.
"Need to cut back? Family memebers annoyed by drinking? Guilty about drinking? Do you have
to have a drink in the morning to start day (eye opener)?" - ANSWERS✔-CAGE questionnaire
\Q\.Lets you know their readiness to change harmful behaviors. - ANSWERS✔-Transtheoretical
model
\Q\.What are the stages of change? - ANSWERS✔-pre-contemplation, contemplation,
preparation, action, maintenance, relapse
\Q\.What is an appropriate patient goal for change? - ANSWERS✔-complete abstinence
\Q\.What are some symptoms of alcohol withdrawal? - ANSWERS✔-tremors, nausea, vomiting,
tachycardia, diaphoresis, seizures, anxiety, and depression
\Q\.Drugs to treat alcohol withdrawal. - ANSWERS✔-benzodiazepines
\Q\.Drug to treat alcohol disorder; makes drinking painful - ANSWERS✔-Disulfiram
\Q\.Drug to treat alcohol disorder; decreases the pleasure of drinking. - ANSWERS✔-Naltrexone
\Q\.Drug to treat alcohol disorder; restores the chemical balance in the alcoholic brain. -
ANSWERS✔-Acamprosate
, \Q\.Drug to treat alcohol disorder; alcohol interferes with Vitamin B absorption. - ANSWERS✔-
Thiamine supplements
\Q\.Primary effect of overdose on barbiturates/benzodiazepines? - ANSWERS✔-respiratory
depression
\Q\.Effects of barbiturates/benzodiazepines are? - ANSWERS✔-euphoria, disinhibition, and
drowsiness
\Q\.Withdrawal from CNS depressants can be__________. - ANSWERS✔-life-threatening
\Q\.Opioid receptor blocker given by first responders. - ANSWERS✔-Naloxone
\Q\.- Full opioid agonist (narcotic).
- Reduces withdrawal symptoms in people addicted to heroin or other narcotic drugs without
causing the "high" associated with the drug addiction. - ANSWERS✔-Methadone
\Q\.-Opioid partial agonist
- Weaker than methodone/heroin
- Decreases effects of withdrawal, cravings
- Lower potential for misuse
- Can taper over time - ANSWERS✔-Buprenorphine
\Q\.Combination of buprenorphine and naloxone.
- Sublingual film
- 8mg/2mg
- Buprenorphine is absorbed by the tongue but the naloxone does not. - ANSWERS✔-Suboxone
