NU 665C Exam Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse
Practitioner (PMHNP) Clinical Competency Assessment ||
Questions and Answers | GRADED A+ || Latest Updated
2025/2026.
What are common behavioral signs of alcohol use disorder? -CORRECTANSWER
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? -CORRECTANSWER Slurred speech
Incoordination
Unsteady gait
Nystagmus
Impaired attention or memory
Stupor or coma (in severe cases)
What are the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal? -CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER A severe
alcohol withdrawal syndrome with confusion, hallucinations, and autonomic hyperactivity
(tachycardia, hypertension). Occurs 48-72 hours after last drink.
What is the first-line treatment for acute alcohol withdrawal? -CORRECTANSWER
Benzodiazepines (e.g., lorazepam, diazepam, chlordiazepoxide) to prevent seizures and DTs.
What medications are FDA-approved for alcohol use disorder? -CORRECTANSWER
Naltrexone - Blocks opioid receptors, reduces cravings
Acamprosate - Modulates glutamate, reduces cravings
Disulfiram - Inhibits aldehyde dehydrogenase, causing an aversive reaction if alcohol is
consumed
What are common screening tools for alcohol use disorder? -CORRECTANSWER
Practitioner (PMHNP) Clinical Competency Assessment ||
Questions and Answers | GRADED A+ || Latest Updated
2025/2026.
What are common behavioral signs of alcohol use disorder? -CORRECTANSWER
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? -CORRECTANSWER Slurred speech
Incoordination
Unsteady gait
Nystagmus
Impaired attention or memory
Stupor or coma (in severe cases)
What are the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal? -CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER A severe
alcohol withdrawal syndrome with confusion, hallucinations, and autonomic hyperactivity
(tachycardia, hypertension). Occurs 48-72 hours after last drink.
What is the first-line treatment for acute alcohol withdrawal? -CORRECTANSWER
Benzodiazepines (e.g., lorazepam, diazepam, chlordiazepoxide) to prevent seizures and DTs.
What medications are FDA-approved for alcohol use disorder? -CORRECTANSWER
Naltrexone - Blocks opioid receptors, reduces cravings
Acamprosate - Modulates glutamate, reduces cravings
Disulfiram - Inhibits aldehyde dehydrogenase, causing an aversive reaction if alcohol is
consumed
What are common screening tools for alcohol use disorder? -CORRECTANSWER
