NURG 772: COMPREHENSIVE STUDY
GUIDE FOR FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026/2027
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) - ANS A problematic pattern of substance use leading to
significant impairment or distress, manifested by ≥2 of the following within 12 months.
Substance Intoxication - ANS Reversible substance-specific syndrome due to recent ingestion
with clinically significant problematic behavioral or psychological changes.
Substance Withdrawal - ANS Substance-specific problematic behavioral change due to
cessation or reduction of heavy/prolonged use, causing distress or impairment.
Severity of SUD - ANS Mild: 2-3 symptoms, Moderate: 4-5 symptoms, Severe: ≥6 symptoms.
Nicotine Intoxication Signs - ANS Increased alertness, relaxation.
Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms - ANS Irritability, anxiety, cravings, insomnia.
Caffeine Intoxication Signs - ANS Restlessness, insomnia, diuresis.
Caffeine Withdrawal Symptoms - ANS Headache, fatigue, irritability.
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, Alcohol Intoxication Signs - ANS Slurred speech, impaired coordination, mood changes.
Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms - ANS Tremors, seizures, hallucinations, delirium tremens.
Cannabis Intoxication Signs - ANS Euphoria, altered perception, dry mouth.
Cannabis Withdrawal Symptoms - ANS Irritability, sleep difficulty, ↓appetite.
Cocaine Intoxication Signs - ANS Euphoria, ↑energy, ↑HR/BP, paranoia.
Cocaine Withdrawal Symptoms - ANS Fatigue, depression, ↑appetite.
Heroin (Opioids) Intoxication Signs - ANS Euphoria, sedation, miosis, ↓respirations.
Heroin (Opioids) Withdrawal Symptoms - ANS Nausea, muscle aches, lacrimation, diarrhea.
Inhalants Intoxication Signs - ANS Dizziness, euphoria, slurred speech.
Inhalants Withdrawal Symptoms - ANS Rare but may include agitation.
PCP Intoxication Signs - ANS Hallucinations, agitation, nystagmus.
PCP Withdrawal Symptoms - ANS Depression, memory issues.
LSD Intoxication Signs - ANS Hallucinations, synesthesia, anxiety.
Evidence-Based Treatment Interventions - ANS Includes behavioral therapies and
pharmacological treatments for SUD.
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GUIDE FOR FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% PASS 2026/2027
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) - ANS A problematic pattern of substance use leading to
significant impairment or distress, manifested by ≥2 of the following within 12 months.
Substance Intoxication - ANS Reversible substance-specific syndrome due to recent ingestion
with clinically significant problematic behavioral or psychological changes.
Substance Withdrawal - ANS Substance-specific problematic behavioral change due to
cessation or reduction of heavy/prolonged use, causing distress or impairment.
Severity of SUD - ANS Mild: 2-3 symptoms, Moderate: 4-5 symptoms, Severe: ≥6 symptoms.
Nicotine Intoxication Signs - ANS Increased alertness, relaxation.
Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms - ANS Irritability, anxiety, cravings, insomnia.
Caffeine Intoxication Signs - ANS Restlessness, insomnia, diuresis.
Caffeine Withdrawal Symptoms - ANS Headache, fatigue, irritability.
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, Alcohol Intoxication Signs - ANS Slurred speech, impaired coordination, mood changes.
Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms - ANS Tremors, seizures, hallucinations, delirium tremens.
Cannabis Intoxication Signs - ANS Euphoria, altered perception, dry mouth.
Cannabis Withdrawal Symptoms - ANS Irritability, sleep difficulty, ↓appetite.
Cocaine Intoxication Signs - ANS Euphoria, ↑energy, ↑HR/BP, paranoia.
Cocaine Withdrawal Symptoms - ANS Fatigue, depression, ↑appetite.
Heroin (Opioids) Intoxication Signs - ANS Euphoria, sedation, miosis, ↓respirations.
Heroin (Opioids) Withdrawal Symptoms - ANS Nausea, muscle aches, lacrimation, diarrhea.
Inhalants Intoxication Signs - ANS Dizziness, euphoria, slurred speech.
Inhalants Withdrawal Symptoms - ANS Rare but may include agitation.
PCP Intoxication Signs - ANS Hallucinations, agitation, nystagmus.
PCP Withdrawal Symptoms - ANS Depression, memory issues.
LSD Intoxication Signs - ANS Hallucinations, synesthesia, anxiety.
Evidence-Based Treatment Interventions - ANS Includes behavioral therapies and
pharmacological treatments for SUD.
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