Psychotherapeutic Approached for
Addictions and Related Approaches
(Chapter 19, Psychotherapy for the
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse,
Wheeler) Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
DSM-5 Criteria for addiction -
correct answer ✅Two criteria met in addition to maladaptive
pattern of substance use or behavior that leads to clinically
significant impairment or distress occurring at any time in the same
12-month period.
1) Failure to fulfill major role obligations at work, school, or home.
2) Recurrent substance use or behavior in situations in which it is
physically hazardous.
3) Continued use or behavior despite having persistent recurring
social or interpersonal problems caused or exacerbated.
4) Tolerance.
5) Withdrawal.
6) Substance use in larger amounts or substance/behavior used
over longer periods than intended.
7) Persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control
use.
8) Great deal of time spent obtaining or pursuing.
9) Craving or urges to engage in behavior or use substance
, Psychotherapeutic Approached for
Addictions and Related Approaches
(Chapter 19, Psychotherapy for the
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse,
Wheeler) Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
10) Important social, occupational, or recreational activities are
given up or reduced.
11) Behavior or substance use is continued despite knowledge of
having a persistent or recurrent physical or psychological problem
that interferes with functioning.
relapse -
correct answer ✅Recurrence or return to substance use or
addictive behaviors after periods of abstinence. Three modes of
relapse are:
1) drug or reward triggered relapse.
2) cue-triggered relapse.
3) stress-triggered relapse.
recovery -
correct answer ✅a process of change through which individuals
improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and
strive to reach their full potential.
Addictions and Related Approaches
(Chapter 19, Psychotherapy for the
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse,
Wheeler) Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
DSM-5 Criteria for addiction -
correct answer ✅Two criteria met in addition to maladaptive
pattern of substance use or behavior that leads to clinically
significant impairment or distress occurring at any time in the same
12-month period.
1) Failure to fulfill major role obligations at work, school, or home.
2) Recurrent substance use or behavior in situations in which it is
physically hazardous.
3) Continued use or behavior despite having persistent recurring
social or interpersonal problems caused or exacerbated.
4) Tolerance.
5) Withdrawal.
6) Substance use in larger amounts or substance/behavior used
over longer periods than intended.
7) Persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control
use.
8) Great deal of time spent obtaining or pursuing.
9) Craving or urges to engage in behavior or use substance
, Psychotherapeutic Approached for
Addictions and Related Approaches
(Chapter 19, Psychotherapy for the
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse,
Wheeler) Exam Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
10) Important social, occupational, or recreational activities are
given up or reduced.
11) Behavior or substance use is continued despite knowledge of
having a persistent or recurrent physical or psychological problem
that interferes with functioning.
relapse -
correct answer ✅Recurrence or return to substance use or
addictive behaviors after periods of abstinence. Three modes of
relapse are:
1) drug or reward triggered relapse.
2) cue-triggered relapse.
3) stress-triggered relapse.
recovery -
correct answer ✅a process of change through which individuals
improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and
strive to reach their full potential.
