NUR 256 Exam 4 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers

NUR 256 Exam 4 UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Addiction - CORRECT ANSWER - Unable to consistently abstain from substance or
activity


Alcohol withdrawal sx 12-24 hours after cessation - CORRECT ANSWER - Withdrawal
seizure


Alcohol withdrawal sx 6-8 hours after cessation - CORRECT ANSWER - Tremor;
agitation; anorexia; increased HR, temp, & BP


Alcohol withdrawal sx 8-10 hours after cessation - CORRECT ANSWER - Psychotic &
perceptual distortion; psychosis = medical emergency


Alcohol withdrawal sx anytime 72 hours after cessation - CORRECT ANSWER - Alcohol
withdrawal delirium = emergency
Tachycardia, diaphoresis, fever, HTN, visual/tactile hallucinations


Buprenorphine - CORRECT ANSWER - Helps reduce or quit use of opioids; opioid
partial agonist; does produce euphoria or decreased respirations


Intoxication - CORRECT ANSWER - Under the influence; high



Medications used for alcohol abuse disorder - CORRECT ANSWER - Disulfiram
(antabuse)
Naltrexone (vivitrol)
Acamprosate calcium (camprel)