NSG 210 Addiction Exam Questions
and Answers
When does withdrawal delirium usually begin? - Answer-Usually occurs on days 2 and 3
What are important questions to ask someone who has alcohol use disorder? - Answer-
When was your last drink? What was it and how much did you drink?
What are synergistic effects? - Answer-combining two drugs with similar actions
(depression or stimulation of CNS) intensifies effects
What are antagonistic effects? - Answer-combining drugs to counterbalance effects
What is a toxic condition that results from excessive consumption of large amounts of
alcohol in a very short period of time? - Answer-alcohol poisoning
What are examples of stimulants? - Answer-amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine, caffeine
How long does it take for cocaine to take effect? - Answer-When smoked, takes effect in
4 to 6 seconds; a 5-7 min high follows, then a deep depression
Amphetamine and cocaine intoxication produce - Answer-euphoria, impaired
judgement, confusion, changes in vital signs
Cannabis Intoxication - Answer-Symptoms include impaired motor coordination,
euphoria, anxiety, sensation of slowed time, impaired judgement. Physical symptoms
include conjunctival injection, increased appetite, dry mouth, and tachycardia.
What is the most serious form of thiamine deficiency in an alcoholic called? - Answer-
Wernicke's encephalopathy
What is a syndrome of confusion, loss of recent memory, and confabulation in alcoholic
patients that is contributed to vitamin B deficiency? - Answer-Korsakoff's psychosis
How long until withdrawal symptoms begin? - Answer-6-8 hours after the last drink
When does alcohol intoxication occurs? - Answer-occurs at blood alcohol levels
between 100 and 200 mg/dL
and Answers
When does withdrawal delirium usually begin? - Answer-Usually occurs on days 2 and 3
What are important questions to ask someone who has alcohol use disorder? - Answer-
When was your last drink? What was it and how much did you drink?
What are synergistic effects? - Answer-combining two drugs with similar actions
(depression or stimulation of CNS) intensifies effects
What are antagonistic effects? - Answer-combining drugs to counterbalance effects
What is a toxic condition that results from excessive consumption of large amounts of
alcohol in a very short period of time? - Answer-alcohol poisoning
What are examples of stimulants? - Answer-amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine, caffeine
How long does it take for cocaine to take effect? - Answer-When smoked, takes effect in
4 to 6 seconds; a 5-7 min high follows, then a deep depression
Amphetamine and cocaine intoxication produce - Answer-euphoria, impaired
judgement, confusion, changes in vital signs
Cannabis Intoxication - Answer-Symptoms include impaired motor coordination,
euphoria, anxiety, sensation of slowed time, impaired judgement. Physical symptoms
include conjunctival injection, increased appetite, dry mouth, and tachycardia.
What is the most serious form of thiamine deficiency in an alcoholic called? - Answer-
Wernicke's encephalopathy
What is a syndrome of confusion, loss of recent memory, and confabulation in alcoholic
patients that is contributed to vitamin B deficiency? - Answer-Korsakoff's psychosis
How long until withdrawal symptoms begin? - Answer-6-8 hours after the last drink
When does alcohol intoxication occurs? - Answer-occurs at blood alcohol levels
between 100 and 200 mg/dL
