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

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This document offers a detailed set of verified questions and answers for Unit 3 of the NFDN 2007 course at NorQuest College, focused on addiction and substance use disorders. Topics include diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders, stages of change, motivational interviewing, withdrawal syndromes (alcohol, benzodiazepines, cocaine), Wernicke’s syndrome, harm reduction, therapeutic alliance, and evidence-based treatment strategies including cognitive behavioral therapy. Ideal for nursing students preparing for exams or clinical placement in mental health and addictions.

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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
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