NFDN 2007 – Unit 3 Questions with Verified Answers – NorQuest College – Addiction and Substance Use Disorders in Mental Health Nursing

NFDN 2007 Unit 3 questions with verified
answers
How is a substance-use disorder diagnosed Ans✓✓✓ If the individual
has over 6 of the pathological pattern of the 11 behaviors


Physical effects of alcohol depend on Ans✓✓✓ Amount
Genetics
Level of tolerance
Gender
BMI
Metabolizing rate


Symptoms of Benzodiazepine withdrawl, when are the symptoms the
worst Ans✓✓✓ Hallucination
Anxiety
Seizures
At night


Symptoms of Wernicke's Syndrome Ans✓✓✓ Ataxia
Confusion
Oculomotor dysfunction

, What are interventions for someone who is under the influence
Ans✓✓✓ Quiet, safe environment
Plenty of rest, food and water
Supportive measures


What are opiods and what can they cause Ans✓✓✓ CNS depressants
Respiratory depression, sweating, insomnia


What are pleasurable effects Ans✓✓✓ Alter mental status
Improve preformance
Relieve boredom
Self medicate a mental disorder


What are the characteristics of intermediate alcohol withdrawl
Ans✓✓✓ 12-72 hours
Same symptoms as minor withdrawl
Seizures
Dysrhythmia
Hallucination


What are the characteristics of major alcohol withdrawl Ans✓✓✓ 5-6
days after sever untreated withdrawl
Sever agitation