NRS 315 - Exam #5 ACTUAL UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
tolerance - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅the diminishing effect with regular use of the same
dose of a drug, requiring the user to take larger and larger doses before experiencing the
drug's effect
blackout - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅a period of time that the drinker cannot recall
dependence - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A state in which there is a compulsive or chronic
need, as for a drug
detoxification - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A process in which the body adjusts to
functioning without alcohol
delerium tremens symptoms - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅autonomic system hyperactivity,
psychotic symptoms, confusion
delerium tremens - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Begin 48-72 hours after cessation of
drinking; characterized by hallucinations, disorientation, and clouding of the sensorium;
hyperventilation leading to respiratory alkalosis, hypovolemia, hypomagnesia, and
hypophosphatemia
Korsokoff's Syndrome - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅an alcohol-induced neurological
disorder involving an inability to store new memories
fetal alcohol syndrome - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅physical and cognitive abnormalities in
children caused by a pregnant woman's heavy drinking
neglect - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Failure to provide the person with the goods or services
needed
physical abuse - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅intentionally causing physical harm to another
person
, intimate partner violence - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅domestic violence or battering
between two people in a close relationship
psychological abuse - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅any behavior that causes a person to feel
threatened, fearful, intimidated, or humiliated in any way
emotional abuse - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅a pattern of attacking another person's
emotional development and sense of worth
sexual abuse - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Any sexual contact that is forced upon a person
against his or her will
Impulsivity - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅tendency to act quickly without careful thought
social drinking - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅drinking patterns that are considered acceptable
by society
Alcoholism - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A disease in which a person has a physical or
psychological dependence on drinks that contain alcohol
drug addiction - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A physical or psychological need for higher and
higher doses of a drug.
withdrawal - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅what is the primary concern with alcohol?
true - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅true or false: you can due form alcohol withdrawals
false - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅true or false: you can die from drug withdrawal just like
you can with alcohol
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
tolerance - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅the diminishing effect with regular use of the same
dose of a drug, requiring the user to take larger and larger doses before experiencing the
drug's effect
blackout - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅a period of time that the drinker cannot recall
dependence - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A state in which there is a compulsive or chronic
need, as for a drug
detoxification - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A process in which the body adjusts to
functioning without alcohol
delerium tremens symptoms - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅autonomic system hyperactivity,
psychotic symptoms, confusion
delerium tremens - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Begin 48-72 hours after cessation of
drinking; characterized by hallucinations, disorientation, and clouding of the sensorium;
hyperventilation leading to respiratory alkalosis, hypovolemia, hypomagnesia, and
hypophosphatemia
Korsokoff's Syndrome - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅an alcohol-induced neurological
disorder involving an inability to store new memories
fetal alcohol syndrome - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅physical and cognitive abnormalities in
children caused by a pregnant woman's heavy drinking
neglect - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Failure to provide the person with the goods or services
needed
physical abuse - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅intentionally causing physical harm to another
person
, intimate partner violence - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅domestic violence or battering
between two people in a close relationship
psychological abuse - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅any behavior that causes a person to feel
threatened, fearful, intimidated, or humiliated in any way
emotional abuse - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅a pattern of attacking another person's
emotional development and sense of worth
sexual abuse - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Any sexual contact that is forced upon a person
against his or her will
Impulsivity - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅tendency to act quickly without careful thought
social drinking - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅drinking patterns that are considered acceptable
by society
Alcoholism - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A disease in which a person has a physical or
psychological dependence on drinks that contain alcohol
drug addiction - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅A physical or psychological need for higher and
higher doses of a drug.
withdrawal - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅what is the primary concern with alcohol?
true - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅true or false: you can due form alcohol withdrawals
false - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅true or false: you can die from drug withdrawal just like
you can with alcohol
