NU 665C REGIS COLLEGE EXAM NEWEST 2026/2027
QUESTIONS and CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+
What are the risks of buprenorphine induction? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Precipitated withdrawal if started too soon after opioid use.
What are the main screening tools for substance use disorders? - CORRECT
ANSWER-AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test) - Identifies hazardous
drinking
CAGE Questionnaire - 4-question screening for alcohol dependence
SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment) - Framework for
early intervention
What questions make up the CAGE questionnaire? - CORRECT ANSWER-Have
you ever felt you should Cut down on drinking?
Have people Annoyed you by criticizing your drinking?
Have you ever felt Guilty about your drinking?
Have you ever needed a drink first thing in the morning (Eye-opener) to calm
nerves?
,What is a positive CAGE score? - CORRECT ANSWER-2 or more "yes" answers
suggest possible alcohol dependence.
What criteria are used to diagnose alcohol use disorder (AUD) in the DSM-5-TR? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The DSM-5-TR uses 11 criteria, including impaired control,
social impairment, risky use, and pharmacologic indicators
(tolerance/withdrawal). A diagnosis is made based on:
Mild: 2-3 symptoms
Moderate: 4-5 symptoms
Severe: 6 or more symptoms
What are common behavioral signs of alcohol use disorder? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Cravings for alcohol
Continued use despite consequences
Drinking larger amounts or for longer than intended
Failed attempts to cut down
Neglect of responsibilities
What are the symptoms of alcohol intoxication? - CORRECT ANSWER-Slurred
speech
, Incoordination
Unsteady gait
Nystagmus
Impaired attention or memory
Stupor or coma (in severe cases)
What are the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal? - CORRECT ANSWER-Tremors
(6-12 hours after last drink)
Anxiety, agitation
Tachycardia, hypertension
Insomnia
Seizures (12-48 hours after last drink)
Delirium tremens (DTs) - Hallucinations, confusion, autonomic instability (48-72
hours after last drink)
What is delirium tremens (DTs), and when does it occur? - CORRECT ANSWER-
A severe alcohol withdrawal syndrome with confusion, hallucinations, and
autonomic hyperactivity (tachycardia, hypertension). Occurs 48-72 hours after
last drink.
QUESTIONS and CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+
What are the risks of buprenorphine induction? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Precipitated withdrawal if started too soon after opioid use.
What are the main screening tools for substance use disorders? - CORRECT
ANSWER-AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test) - Identifies hazardous
drinking
CAGE Questionnaire - 4-question screening for alcohol dependence
SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment) - Framework for
early intervention
What questions make up the CAGE questionnaire? - CORRECT ANSWER-Have
you ever felt you should Cut down on drinking?
Have people Annoyed you by criticizing your drinking?
Have you ever felt Guilty about your drinking?
Have you ever needed a drink first thing in the morning (Eye-opener) to calm
nerves?
,What is a positive CAGE score? - CORRECT ANSWER-2 or more "yes" answers
suggest possible alcohol dependence.
What criteria are used to diagnose alcohol use disorder (AUD) in the DSM-5-TR? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The DSM-5-TR uses 11 criteria, including impaired control,
social impairment, risky use, and pharmacologic indicators
(tolerance/withdrawal). A diagnosis is made based on:
Mild: 2-3 symptoms
Moderate: 4-5 symptoms
Severe: 6 or more symptoms
What are common behavioral signs of alcohol use disorder? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Cravings for alcohol
Continued use despite consequences
Drinking larger amounts or for longer than intended
Failed attempts to cut down
Neglect of responsibilities
What are the symptoms of alcohol intoxication? - CORRECT ANSWER-Slurred
speech
, Incoordination
Unsteady gait
Nystagmus
Impaired attention or memory
Stupor or coma (in severe cases)
What are the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal? - CORRECT ANSWER-Tremors
(6-12 hours after last drink)
Anxiety, agitation
Tachycardia, hypertension
Insomnia
Seizures (12-48 hours after last drink)
Delirium tremens (DTs) - Hallucinations, confusion, autonomic instability (48-72
hours after last drink)
What is delirium tremens (DTs), and when does it occur? - CORRECT ANSWER-
A severe alcohol withdrawal syndrome with confusion, hallucinations, and
autonomic hyperactivity (tachycardia, hypertension). Occurs 48-72 hours after
last drink.
