Chapter 11 Substance-related Disorders
30 questions in this chapter
Chapter notesQ1Gary, a 54-year-old man with moderate liver disease and 3.5 years of alcohol abstinence, experiences severe stress (sibling death, job loss) and reports increased urges to drink. The PMHNP realizes that
Q2Sarah, a 27-year-old weighing 145 lbs, smokes one marijuana cigarette 2 to 3 days per week. She stops smoking for a job interview with a urine drug screen. Detection of cannabis in her urine can last up to
Q3The region of the brain responsible for conditioned learning and connecting an experience with emotion is the
Q4Strategies to prevent relapse among patients with substance use disorders include all of the following EXCEPT
Q5When deciding on a treatment setting to manage withdrawal symptoms for a 46-year-old man with a history of alcohol use disorder, which of the following factors is most prominent in favoring hospitalization?
Q6Marcus, a 24-year-old student at risk for failing out of law school, is referred by his academic advisor for psychiatric evaluation . He states that he drinks an average of six beers per night, and last year he had a driving under the influence (DUI) arrest . Marcus states, "I don't think my beer drinking has anything to do with my bad grades. I really only have a couple of beers every night, and it helps me to relax" . This statement is an example of
Q7Match the clinical withdrawal presentation below to its corresponding substance: increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, diaphoresis, hand tremor, agitation, and hallucinations.
Q8A 19-year-old man is brought to the emergency department by his friends who are concerned about his health. Physical examination reveals muscle weakness, dilated pupils, heart rate of 140 beats per minute, and blood pressure of 180 over 115 mmHg. His friends report he may have taken something orally about two hours ago. Which of the following is the most likely illicit substance?