MH701 Exam 3 Modules 6-8 Exam Questions And Answers Verified 100% Correct

MH701 Exam 3 Modules 6-8 Exam Questions And Answers Verified 100% Correct A maladaptive pattern of use, clinically significant impairment or distress, 3+ of the following, occurring at any time in the same 12 months: 1. Tolerance 2. Withdrawal 3. Substance taken in larger amounts over a longer period than was intended 4. Persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control use 5. Great deal of time spent in activities necessary to obtain the substance, use the substance, or recover from its effects 6. Important activities given up or reduced because of use 7. Use has continued despite knowledge of having a persistent or recurrent physical or psychological problem likely to have been caused or exacerbated by the substance CAGE questionnaire Have you ever felt you should Cut down on your drinking? Have people Annoyed you by criticizing your drinking? Have you ever felt bad or Guilty about your drinking? Have you ever had a drink first thing in the morning to steady your nerves (Eyeopener)? Alcohol intoxication symptoms • Odor of alcohol • Slurred speech • Diminished coordination • Reduced inhibitions and impaired judgment ~Nystagmus • Partial or complete unconsciousness • Breathing slow and deep • Face flushed then becomes pale • Nausea or vomiting • Incontinence (involuntary urination) NOTE: Often a person suffering from a diabetic emergency may appear intoxicated. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms -appear within 4-12 hrs -abd cramping -vomiting Autonomic Hyperactivity -tremors -restlessness -inability to sleep -TACHYCARDIA -HTN -increased RR, temp -diaphoresis -transient hallucinations or illusions -anxiety -tonic clonic/Grand mal seizures delirium tremens Delirium tremens (DTs) A dramatic withdrawal reaction that some people who are dependent on alcohol have. It consists of confusion, clouded consciousness, and terrifying visual hallucinations. Usually start 48-72 hours after cessation of alcohol. How long does it take for crack to take affect when smoked? 4-6 seconds and lasts 5-7 minutes. Ecstasy (MDMA) A synthetic stimulant and mild hallucinogen that produces euphoria and social intimacy. •Risk of hyperthermia & prolonged exertion=death How long does depression last after Ecstasy wears off? 3-4 days What is important to do when taking MDMA Drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration Molly Marketed as a purer version of MDMA •Usually sold in capsules; popular with raves (2000s) •Sold as 100% pure, but has other chemicals usually •Synthetic cathinones-bathsalts, cannibalistic behavior •Caffeine or Cocaine •Para-methoxyzamphetamine (Stimulant with hallucinogenic effects) •N-Methoxybenzyl (synthetic hallucinogen) Synesthesia Describing one kind of sensation in terms of another ("a loud color", "a sweet sound") Peyote (mescaline) *Mesaline is most active drug in peyote cactus Tops of plant are cut and dried (buttons)* Causes cross-tolerance with other psychedelics Lasts 12 hours Bath salts effects -euphoria -increased sociability and sex drive -violence -increased visits to the ER - cardiac & psychiatric symptoms Can be 10x more powerful than cocaine Opioid Intoxication Characterized by behavioral or psychological changes, pupillary constriction, and one or more: drowsiness or coma, slurred speech, and impairment and attention or memory Opioid withdrawal symptoms Excessive sweating, restlessness, and dilated pupils Agitation, goose bumps, tremor, and violent yawning Increased heart rate and blood pressure Nausea/vomiting and abdominal cramps and pain Muscle spasms and weight loss, runny nose 2 major goals of rehab treatment? 1. Detoxificaton 2. Rehabilitation Detoxification The physical process of freeing the body of an addictive substance safe removal of chemical from body • Can be detox from alcohol in 3-5 days • Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment (CIWA) • Pharmacologic interventions Rehabilitation Breaking through the denial that perpetuates the illness What percentage of people with alcohol addiction do not get treatment? 80-90% CIWA