8/18/25, 2:28 PM NU 665C Regis College
NU665C Regis College FINAL EXAM NEWEST!!! ACTUAL
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED (VERIFIED)
ANSWERS /ALREADY GRADED A+.
The DSM-5-TR uses 11 criteria, including impaired
control, social impairment, risky use, and pharmacologic
What criteria are used to indicators (tolerance/withdrawal). A diagnosis is made
diagnose alcohol use based on:
disorder (AUD) in the Mild: 2-3 symptoms
DSM-5-TR? Moderate: 4-5
symptoms Severe: 6
or more symptoms
Cravings for alcohol
Continued use despite consequences
What are common
Drinking larger amounts or for longer
behavioral signs of alcohol
than intended Failed attempts to
use disorder?
cut down
Neglect of responsibilities
Slurred
speech
What are the symptoms of alcohol Incoordinat
intoxication? ion
Unsteady
gait
Nystagmus
Impaired attention or
memory Stupor or coma
(in severe cases)
Tremors (6-12 hours after
last drink) Anxiety,
agitation
What are the symptoms of
Tachycardia,
alcohol withdrawal?
hypertension
Insomnia
Seizures (12-48 hours after last drink)
Delirium tremens (DTs) - Hallucinations, confusion,
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autonomic instability (48-72 hours after last drink)
What is delirium tremens A severe alcohol withdrawal syndrome with confusion,
(DTs), and when does it hallucinations, and autonomic hyperactivity
occur? (tachycardia, hypertension). Occurs 48-72 hours after
last drink.
Which medication should be Naltrexone (can cause hepatotoxicity)
avoided in patients with liver
disease?
AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test) -
Identifies hazardous drinking CAGE questionnaire - 4-
What are common screening question screening for alcohol dependence (Cut down,
tools for alcohol use disorder? Annoyed, Guilty, Eye-opener)
CIWA-Ar (Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for
Alcohol) - Assesses alcohol withdrawal severity
ORT (Opioid Risk Tool) - Assesses risk of opioid misuse
What are common screening SOAPP (Screener and Opioid Assessment for Patients
tools for opioid use disorder? with Pain) - Evaluates risk of opioid abuse in chronic
pain patients
DAST (Drug Abuse Screening Test) - General screening
for drug use disorders
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NU665C Regis College FINAL EXAM NEWEST!!! ACTUAL
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED (VERIFIED)
ANSWERS /ALREADY GRADED A+.
The DSM-5-TR uses 11 criteria, including impaired
control, social impairment, risky use, and pharmacologic
What criteria are used to indicators (tolerance/withdrawal). A diagnosis is made
diagnose alcohol use based on:
disorder (AUD) in the Mild: 2-3 symptoms
DSM-5-TR? Moderate: 4-5
symptoms Severe: 6
or more symptoms
Cravings for alcohol
Continued use despite consequences
What are common
Drinking larger amounts or for longer
behavioral signs of alcohol
than intended Failed attempts to
use disorder?
cut down
Neglect of responsibilities
Slurred
speech
What are the symptoms of alcohol Incoordinat
intoxication? ion
Unsteady
gait
Nystagmus
Impaired attention or
memory Stupor or coma
(in severe cases)
Tremors (6-12 hours after
last drink) Anxiety,
agitation
What are the symptoms of
Tachycardia,
alcohol withdrawal?
hypertension
Insomnia
Seizures (12-48 hours after last drink)
Delirium tremens (DTs) - Hallucinations, confusion,
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0
, 8/18/25, 2:28 PM NU 665C Regis College
autonomic instability (48-72 hours after last drink)
What is delirium tremens A severe alcohol withdrawal syndrome with confusion,
(DTs), and when does it hallucinations, and autonomic hyperactivity
occur? (tachycardia, hypertension). Occurs 48-72 hours after
last drink.
Which medication should be Naltrexone (can cause hepatotoxicity)
avoided in patients with liver
disease?
AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test) -
Identifies hazardous drinking CAGE questionnaire - 4-
What are common screening question screening for alcohol dependence (Cut down,
tools for alcohol use disorder? Annoyed, Guilty, Eye-opener)
CIWA-Ar (Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for
Alcohol) - Assesses alcohol withdrawal severity
ORT (Opioid Risk Tool) - Assesses risk of opioid misuse
What are common screening SOAPP (Screener and Opioid Assessment for Patients
tools for opioid use disorder? with Pain) - Evaluates risk of opioid abuse in chronic
pain patients
DAST (Drug Abuse Screening Test) - General screening
for drug use disorders
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