CARN RN Exam – Questions With Comprehensive
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What is addiction? a chronic, relapsing brain disease that is
characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use,
despite harmful consequences
What problems can occur from Health problems, disability, failure to meet major
substance use? responsibilities at work, home, or school.
What does ASAM have to say about It's a treatable, chronic medical condition.
addiction?
What are the risk factors for Genetics/biology, environment, substances used,
addiction? and onset of use, brain mechanisms
What increase the risk of one Having a 1st degree relative with substance use
developing a substance use disorder? disorder, abuse/neglect in childhood, peer influence
What is the 1st stage of substance use Intoxication
on the brain?
What is dopamine and what does it It's a neurotransmitter that can cause euphoria and
do? feelings of pleasure.
What part of the brain is associated The amygdala
with withdrawal from a substance?
What is DSM-5 Criteria for diagnosing -Physical Symptoms: Tolerance and Withdrawal
a SUD? -Loss of Control
-Continued Use Despite Negative Consequences
, How is severity determined for a Mild: 2-3 Symptoms
SUD? Moderate: 4-5 Symptoms
Severe: 6+ Symptoms
What has caused the increase in Use of fentanyl and psychostimulants like meth, as
overdose deaths? well as polysubstance use.
What are examples of various morphine, codeine, heroin (natural)
opioids? methadone, buprenorphine, fentanyl (synthetic)
What do opioids do? -Decrease activity in the central nervous system
-Bind to mu opioid receptors in the brain, spinal cord,
GI tract, and PNS
What are the effects of opioids? analgesia, euphoria, sedation, dizziness, pupil
constriction, N/V, constipation, decreased HR,
respiratory depression, pinpoint pupils
What are the medications for opioid methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone
use disorder?
Methadone is a: full agonist
Buprenorphine is a: partial agonist
Naltrexone is a: opiate antagonist
What is considered one standard drink 12 oz 5% ABV beer, 8 oz 7% malt liquor, 5 oz 12% ABV
of alcohol wine, 1.5 oz 40% ABV distilled spirits
What is considered binge drinking? 4 or more drinks for women or 5 or more drinks for
males per occasion
Heaving drinking is considered: -8 or more drinks per week for females
-15 or more drinks per week for males
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Terms in this set (118)
What is addiction? a chronic, relapsing brain disease that is
characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use,
despite harmful consequences
What problems can occur from Health problems, disability, failure to meet major
substance use? responsibilities at work, home, or school.
What does ASAM have to say about It's a treatable, chronic medical condition.
addiction?
What are the risk factors for Genetics/biology, environment, substances used,
addiction? and onset of use, brain mechanisms
What increase the risk of one Having a 1st degree relative with substance use
developing a substance use disorder? disorder, abuse/neglect in childhood, peer influence
What is the 1st stage of substance use Intoxication
on the brain?
What is dopamine and what does it It's a neurotransmitter that can cause euphoria and
do? feelings of pleasure.
What part of the brain is associated The amygdala
with withdrawal from a substance?
What is DSM-5 Criteria for diagnosing -Physical Symptoms: Tolerance and Withdrawal
a SUD? -Loss of Control
-Continued Use Despite Negative Consequences
, How is severity determined for a Mild: 2-3 Symptoms
SUD? Moderate: 4-5 Symptoms
Severe: 6+ Symptoms
What has caused the increase in Use of fentanyl and psychostimulants like meth, as
overdose deaths? well as polysubstance use.
What are examples of various morphine, codeine, heroin (natural)
opioids? methadone, buprenorphine, fentanyl (synthetic)
What do opioids do? -Decrease activity in the central nervous system
-Bind to mu opioid receptors in the brain, spinal cord,
GI tract, and PNS
What are the effects of opioids? analgesia, euphoria, sedation, dizziness, pupil
constriction, N/V, constipation, decreased HR,
respiratory depression, pinpoint pupils
What are the medications for opioid methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone
use disorder?
Methadone is a: full agonist
Buprenorphine is a: partial agonist
Naltrexone is a: opiate antagonist
What is considered one standard drink 12 oz 5% ABV beer, 8 oz 7% malt liquor, 5 oz 12% ABV
of alcohol wine, 1.5 oz 40% ABV distilled spirits
What is considered binge drinking? 4 or more drinks for women or 5 or more drinks for
males per occasion
Heaving drinking is considered: -8 or more drinks per week for females
-15 or more drinks per week for males
