DEA Badge Quiz NR599 Week 6
Khalil is an NP who regularly screens his clients for substance use disorders to ensure early
intervention. Recently, he has been focusing on improving the screening process for alcohol use
disorder by identifying clients who may be engaging in harmful drinking patterns. Esmeralda is a
45-year-old female client who presents to the clinic for a routine checkup. She admits to drinking
socially and has no current complaints. Her vital signs and physical exam are normal, and she
has no past medical history. To assess her alcohol consumption more accurately, which validated
screening tool should Khalil employ?
Group of answer choices
Opioid Risk Tool
Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT)
DSM-5 Criteria for Substance Use Disorders
Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment- Alcohol shortened version (CIWA-Ar)
Luca, a 35-year-old male client, presents to the clinic for a checkup. Luca has no complaints or
significant medical history, and his vital signs and physical exam are normal. Oksana, the NP,
uses the AUDIT to screen him for alcohol use disorder. Luca's responses indicate a moderate risk
of alcohol dependence. Oksana decides to conduct a comprehensive assessment to understand
better understand Luca's drinking behavior and its impact on his life. Following a positive
AUDIT screening for alcohol use disorder, which of the following is the next best step for
Oksana to take in assessing Luca?
Group of answer choices
Conduct a detailed medical and social history to understand the context of Luca’s alcohol
use
Schedule an immediate intervention without further assessment
Advise Luca to stop drinking immediately and reassess in six months
Refer Luca to a psychiatrist for mental health evaluation
Khalil is an NP who regularly screens his clients for substance use disorders to ensure early
intervention. Recently, he has been focusing on improving the screening process for alcohol use
disorder by identifying clients who may be engaging in harmful drinking patterns. Esmeralda is a
45-year-old female client who presents to the clinic for a routine checkup. She admits to drinking
socially and has no current complaints. Her vital signs and physical exam are normal, and she
has no past medical history. To assess her alcohol consumption more accurately, which validated
screening tool should Khalil employ?
Group of answer choices
Opioid Risk Tool
Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT)
DSM-5 Criteria for Substance Use Disorders
Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment- Alcohol shortened version (CIWA-Ar)
Luca, a 35-year-old male client, presents to the clinic for a checkup. Luca has no complaints or
significant medical history, and his vital signs and physical exam are normal. Oksana, the NP,
uses the AUDIT to screen him for alcohol use disorder. Luca's responses indicate a moderate risk
of alcohol dependence. Oksana decides to conduct a comprehensive assessment to understand
better understand Luca's drinking behavior and its impact on his life. Following a positive
AUDIT screening for alcohol use disorder, which of the following is the next best step for
Oksana to take in assessing Luca?
Group of answer choices
Conduct a detailed medical and social history to understand the context of Luca’s alcohol
use
Schedule an immediate intervention without further assessment
Advise Luca to stop drinking immediately and reassess in six months
Refer Luca to a psychiatrist for mental health evaluation
