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NU 401 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS phase 1 prealcoholic phase - CORRECT ANSWERuse of alcohol to relieve everyday stress and tensions of life

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NU 401 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
phase 1 prealcoholic phase - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅use of alcohol to relieve everyday stress and
tensions of life



phase 2 early alcoholic phase - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅begins with blackouts

alcohol is now required by the person



phase 3 crucial phase - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅person has lost control, physiological dependence is
evident



phase 4 chronic phase - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅characterized by emotional and physical disintegration

the person is intoxicated more often than not



alcoholic myopathy cause - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅result from same B vitamin deficiency that
contributes to peripheral neuropathy



acute alcoholic myopathy sx - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅muscle pain, swelling, weakness, red urine, muscle
enzymes in blood



chronic alcoholic myopathy sx - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅gradual wasting and weakness in skeletal
muscles



wernicke's encephalopathy - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅thiamine deficiency



korsakoff's psychosis - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅syndrome of confusion, loss of recent memory,
confabulation in alcoholic patients



alcoholic pancreatitis acute - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅occurs 1-2 days after a binge

severe epigastric pain, N&V, abdominal distention

pancreatitis is often first hospital visit for an alcoholic

,alcoholic pancreatitis chronic - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅steatorrhea, malnutrition, wt loss, DM

pancreatitis is often first hospital visit for an alcoholic



§Learning difficulties

§Speech and language delays

§Intellectual disability

§Poor reasoning skills

§Sleep and sucking problems as a baby

§Vision or hearing problems

§Problems with the heart, kidneys, or bones

§Abnormal facial features

§Small head size

§Shorter-than-average height

§Low body weight

§Poor coordination

§Hyperactive behavior

§Difficulty paying attention

§Poor memory

§Difficulty in school - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅characteristics of fetal alcohol syndrome



sedative hypnotic intoxication - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅disinhibition, aggressiveness to coma and death



sedative hypnotic withdrawal - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅severe withdrawal can be life threatening



inhalant use intoxication - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅dizziness, ataxia, muscle weakness, euphoria,
disinhibition, nystagmus, blurred or double vision, stupor, coma

, opioid withdrawal - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅dysphoria, muscle aches, N&V, lacrimation, rhinorrhea,
pupillary dilation, piloerection, sweating, abdominal cramping, diarrhea, yawning, fever, insomnia



hallucinogen effects on body - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅•Nausea/vomiting

•Chills

•Pupil dilation

•Increased blood pressure, pulse

•Loss of appetite

•Insomnia

•Elevated blood sugar

•Decreased respirations

•Heightened response to color, sounds

•Distorted vision

•Sense of slowed time

•Magnified feelings

•Paranoia, panic

•Euphoria, peace

•Depersonalization

•Derealization

Increased libido



cyclic vomiting syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅cannabis use disorder

hot shower, antipsychotic use



CAGE questionnaire - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅cut down, annoyed, guilty, eye opener



nursing diagnosis for the client withdrawing from CNS depressants - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅risk for
injury r/t CNS agitation

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