CMN 554 QUIZ PREP MODULE 3 SUBSTANCE USE
DISORDER UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question: 1.
AUDIT Questionnaire
Answer:
A screening tool specifically designed for patients who abuse alcohol.
Question: 2.
Benzodiazepine most likely to cause withdrawal
Answer:
Alprazolam, because it has the shortest half-life.
Question: 3.
Benzodiazepine overdose lethality
Answer:
Rarely lethal alone, but concurrent ingestion of alcohol significantly potentiates effects and can be fatal.
Question: 4.
Benzodiazepine overdose reversal agent
Answer:
Flumazenil, which works as a benzodiazepine receptor antagonist.
Question: 5.
Safest benzodiazepine in liver disease
Answer:
Lorazepam, because it is metabolized via Phase II metabolism (directly conjugated), sparing the liver.
Question: 6.
Benzodiazepines to avoid in liver disease
Answer:
Chlordiazepoxide, diazepam, and clonazepam (rely on hepatic Phase I metabolism).
Question: 7.
COWS Scale: Score 5-12
, Answer:
Mild withdrawal severity.
Question: 8.
COWS Scale: Score 13-24
Answer:
Moderate withdrawal severity.
Question: 9.
COWS Scale: Score 25-36
Answer:
Moderately severe withdrawal severity.
Question: 10.
COWS Scale: Score 37+
Answer:
Severe withdrawal severity.
Question: 11.
Cannabis-induced psychotic disorder
Answer:
Psychotic symptoms persisting beyond intoxication where a primary psychotic disorder cannot yet be
confirmed.
Question: 12.
Primary psychosis vs. substance-induced psychosis
Answer:
Primary psychosis cannot be diagnosed until symptoms persist after 4 weeks of abstinence.
Question: 13.
Recreational cannabis use
Answer:
Using cannabis 1-2 times a month socially with no impairment or escalation of use.
DISORDER UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question: 1.
AUDIT Questionnaire
Answer:
A screening tool specifically designed for patients who abuse alcohol.
Question: 2.
Benzodiazepine most likely to cause withdrawal
Answer:
Alprazolam, because it has the shortest half-life.
Question: 3.
Benzodiazepine overdose lethality
Answer:
Rarely lethal alone, but concurrent ingestion of alcohol significantly potentiates effects and can be fatal.
Question: 4.
Benzodiazepine overdose reversal agent
Answer:
Flumazenil, which works as a benzodiazepine receptor antagonist.
Question: 5.
Safest benzodiazepine in liver disease
Answer:
Lorazepam, because it is metabolized via Phase II metabolism (directly conjugated), sparing the liver.
Question: 6.
Benzodiazepines to avoid in liver disease
Answer:
Chlordiazepoxide, diazepam, and clonazepam (rely on hepatic Phase I metabolism).
Question: 7.
COWS Scale: Score 5-12
, Answer:
Mild withdrawal severity.
Question: 8.
COWS Scale: Score 13-24
Answer:
Moderate withdrawal severity.
Question: 9.
COWS Scale: Score 25-36
Answer:
Moderately severe withdrawal severity.
Question: 10.
COWS Scale: Score 37+
Answer:
Severe withdrawal severity.
Question: 11.
Cannabis-induced psychotic disorder
Answer:
Psychotic symptoms persisting beyond intoxication where a primary psychotic disorder cannot yet be
confirmed.
Question: 12.
Primary psychosis vs. substance-induced psychosis
Answer:
Primary psychosis cannot be diagnosed until symptoms persist after 4 weeks of abstinence.
Question: 13.
Recreational cannabis use
Answer:
Using cannabis 1-2 times a month socially with no impairment or escalation of use.
