N322 Substance & Addictive Disorders Exam Questions and Answers Fully Solved Latest
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chronic, relapsing brain disease characterized by compulsive drug-seeking behavior motivated
by cravings, despite harmful consequences, and by long-lasting changes in the brain - Answers
addiction
disorder involving a cluster of cognitive, behavioral and physiological symptoms; continuous
use of substances despite significant substance related problems - Answers substance use
disorder
individuals with substance use disorders may want to cut down or control the use of the
substance but
attempts are usually _____ - Answers unsuccessful
individuals with substance use disorders often continue use to prevent ____ - Answers
becoming "dope sick" (withdrawing)
comorbidity associated with excessive marijuana use - Answers amotivational syndrome
drugs activate the brain reward system, resulting in pleasurable experiences due to increased
amounts of ___ in the brain - Answers dopamine
term relating to disturbances in level of consciousness, cognition, perception, affect or behavior,
or other psychophysiological functions and responses - Answers intoxication
term for period of amnesia during drinking episode without loss of consciousness - Answers
blackout
occurs when a tolerance to the effects of a certain drug produces tolerance to another drug -
Answers cross-tolerance
term for substituting one addictive drug for another (ex: methadone, a legal drug given to
replace heroin, an illegal drug) - Answers cross-dependence
need for higher doses of a substance to achieve the desired effect - Answers tolerance
blood concentration of the substance decreases or is discontinued after extended use leading
to drug-specific identifiable physical & psychological signs & symptoms - Answers withdrawal
symptoms
occurs when two or more drugs interact, causing the total effect of the combined drugs to be
greater than the sum of the individual drugs. - Answers synergistic effect
coexistence of substance use disorders along with one or more additional mental disorders -
Answers dual diagnosis
, CNS depressants act on brain to increase activity of ____; used to treat anxiety and sleep
disorders - Answers GABA
BAL legal limit - Answers 0.08-0.10 (varies by state)
consequences of BAL 0.8-0.10 - Answers impaired driving
slurred speech
ataxia (loss of balance)
sensory function
alcohol withdrawal symptoms usually peak within _____ - Answers 24-48hrs;
rapidly disappear unless it progresses to delirium
alcohol withdrawal symptoms - Answers N/V
tremors
sweating
increased BP, HR, temp
seizures
delirium
hallucinations
s/s of barbituate/benzo overdose such as anxiety, hallucinations, tremors, delirium are elevated
when mixed with ____ - Answers alcohol
3 common uses of barbiturates - Answers sedation
seizures
insomnia
barbiturates are dangerous because ___ can occur easilt - Answers overdose
common uses of benozs - Answers anxiety
alcohol withdrawal
panic disorder
seizures
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chronic, relapsing brain disease characterized by compulsive drug-seeking behavior motivated
by cravings, despite harmful consequences, and by long-lasting changes in the brain - Answers
addiction
disorder involving a cluster of cognitive, behavioral and physiological symptoms; continuous
use of substances despite significant substance related problems - Answers substance use
disorder
individuals with substance use disorders may want to cut down or control the use of the
substance but
attempts are usually _____ - Answers unsuccessful
individuals with substance use disorders often continue use to prevent ____ - Answers
becoming "dope sick" (withdrawing)
comorbidity associated with excessive marijuana use - Answers amotivational syndrome
drugs activate the brain reward system, resulting in pleasurable experiences due to increased
amounts of ___ in the brain - Answers dopamine
term relating to disturbances in level of consciousness, cognition, perception, affect or behavior,
or other psychophysiological functions and responses - Answers intoxication
term for period of amnesia during drinking episode without loss of consciousness - Answers
blackout
occurs when a tolerance to the effects of a certain drug produces tolerance to another drug -
Answers cross-tolerance
term for substituting one addictive drug for another (ex: methadone, a legal drug given to
replace heroin, an illegal drug) - Answers cross-dependence
need for higher doses of a substance to achieve the desired effect - Answers tolerance
blood concentration of the substance decreases or is discontinued after extended use leading
to drug-specific identifiable physical & psychological signs & symptoms - Answers withdrawal
symptoms
occurs when two or more drugs interact, causing the total effect of the combined drugs to be
greater than the sum of the individual drugs. - Answers synergistic effect
coexistence of substance use disorders along with one or more additional mental disorders -
Answers dual diagnosis
, CNS depressants act on brain to increase activity of ____; used to treat anxiety and sleep
disorders - Answers GABA
BAL legal limit - Answers 0.08-0.10 (varies by state)
consequences of BAL 0.8-0.10 - Answers impaired driving
slurred speech
ataxia (loss of balance)
sensory function
alcohol withdrawal symptoms usually peak within _____ - Answers 24-48hrs;
rapidly disappear unless it progresses to delirium
alcohol withdrawal symptoms - Answers N/V
tremors
sweating
increased BP, HR, temp
seizures
delirium
hallucinations
s/s of barbituate/benzo overdose such as anxiety, hallucinations, tremors, delirium are elevated
when mixed with ____ - Answers alcohol
3 common uses of barbiturates - Answers sedation
seizures
insomnia
barbiturates are dangerous because ___ can occur easilt - Answers overdose
common uses of benozs - Answers anxiety
alcohol withdrawal
panic disorder
seizures
