Substance-Related and Addiction
Disorders Questions with Verified
Answers
A nurse is providing substance use education to a group of parents. The nurse should
include which of the following factors that contribute to teenagers being at risk for
substance use disorder? - ANSWERSAnswer: Decision-making, judgment, and self-
control are not fully mature in teenagers
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with parents of adolescents about substance use
disorder. Which of the following information should the nurse include? -
ANSWERSAnswer: Change in mood, decline in performance at school or work, and
changes in peer group are warning signs of substance use disorder
Which of the following are specific risk factors for healthcare professionals to become
addicted to alcohol or drugs? - ANSWERSAnswer: Work stress and burnout, work
injuries, access to drugs
A nurse is caring for a client who was hospitalized with a high blood alcohol content
level. The provider fears the client may go into withdrawal and require medical
supervision. The client's manifestations now include anxiety, tremors, BP 166/100
mmHG, and tachypnea. The nurse should recognize that the client is experiencing
which of the following stages of withdrawal from alcohol? - ANSWERSAnswer: Stage 2
(moderate)
A nurse is caring for a 78 year-old client who is being seen for hypertension. The client
has type 2 diabetes mellitus with neuropathy and high cholesterol. At their routine
provider's visit, the client reports to the intake nurse that they have been drinking
alcohol more heavily lately ever since their partner passed away. One of their friends
told them they should cut down on the alcohol use. What are the risk factors for alcohol
or substance use in the older adult population? - ANSWERSAnswer: Chronic medical
conditions, pain, emotional losses, male gender
nurse is meeting with a new client at a substance use disorder clinic. The nurse and
client are discussing the clients care plan, including medication, follow-up appointment
scheduling, and referral to support groups. The nurse is completing which of the
following phases of the nursing process? - ANSWERSAnswer: Planning
A nurse is providing education to a group of clients about neurotransmitters. Which of
the following neurotransmitters should the nurse include that is implicated in the reward
pathway of the brain and addiction? - ANSWERSAnswer: Dopamine
Disorders Questions with Verified
Answers
A nurse is providing substance use education to a group of parents. The nurse should
include which of the following factors that contribute to teenagers being at risk for
substance use disorder? - ANSWERSAnswer: Decision-making, judgment, and self-
control are not fully mature in teenagers
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with parents of adolescents about substance use
disorder. Which of the following information should the nurse include? -
ANSWERSAnswer: Change in mood, decline in performance at school or work, and
changes in peer group are warning signs of substance use disorder
Which of the following are specific risk factors for healthcare professionals to become
addicted to alcohol or drugs? - ANSWERSAnswer: Work stress and burnout, work
injuries, access to drugs
A nurse is caring for a client who was hospitalized with a high blood alcohol content
level. The provider fears the client may go into withdrawal and require medical
supervision. The client's manifestations now include anxiety, tremors, BP 166/100
mmHG, and tachypnea. The nurse should recognize that the client is experiencing
which of the following stages of withdrawal from alcohol? - ANSWERSAnswer: Stage 2
(moderate)
A nurse is caring for a 78 year-old client who is being seen for hypertension. The client
has type 2 diabetes mellitus with neuropathy and high cholesterol. At their routine
provider's visit, the client reports to the intake nurse that they have been drinking
alcohol more heavily lately ever since their partner passed away. One of their friends
told them they should cut down on the alcohol use. What are the risk factors for alcohol
or substance use in the older adult population? - ANSWERSAnswer: Chronic medical
conditions, pain, emotional losses, male gender
nurse is meeting with a new client at a substance use disorder clinic. The nurse and
client are discussing the clients care plan, including medication, follow-up appointment
scheduling, and referral to support groups. The nurse is completing which of the
following phases of the nursing process? - ANSWERSAnswer: Planning
A nurse is providing education to a group of clients about neurotransmitters. Which of
the following neurotransmitters should the nurse include that is implicated in the reward
pathway of the brain and addiction? - ANSWERSAnswer: Dopamine
