Alcoholism Final Problem Questions

The elderly experience death of spouse, family, and/or friends; the cessation of paid workl and declines in physical functioning. These all: A. are losses B. cause depression C. are the basis of somatization D. cause older people to become eccentric

A. are losses

Being the responsible one, the adjuster, or the placater are ways in which the children of alcohol-dependent parents: A. cope B. enable C. control their environment D. avoide adjusting ot the problems in their family

A. cope

In comparison to men, alcohol-dependent women: A. have more medical complications B. are less likely to take prescription drugs while using alcohol C. receive more support from family and friends whne they enter treatment D. have drinking problems that developed gradually over a long period of time.

A. have more medical complications

If a person has alcohol dependency and is feeling depressed, usually: A. the alcohol dependency should be treated first B. the depression should be treated first C. the alcohol dependency and depression should be treated at the same time D. medications for depression should be avoided because they can be addictive

A. the alcohol dependency should be treated first

Steve is 56 and alcohol dependent. His employees frequently talk among themselves about Steve's unpredictable behavior and forgetfulness. Unbeknownst to steve's employees, Steve recently had a CAT scan that showed brain shrinkage. Steve likely has: A. bipolar mood disorder B. alcoholic dementia C. cognitive deficits related to the aging process D. attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

B. alcoholic dementia

Alcohol bans, high rates of student volunteerism, and limited access to alcohol are: A. positive social capital B. protective factors against heavy drinking C. the result of successful social marketing D. supportive of the maturaional process

B. protective factors against heavy drinking

Which of the following is more important when screening alcohol-dependent older people as compared to younger people? A. legal problems B. medical complications C. wheter the dependency is early- or late-onset D. psychological stresses that may have promted the dependency

C whether the dependency is early- or late-onset

Which of the following may be used in alcohol detoxification? A. a mood stablizier B. an antipsychotic medication C. an anti-anxiety agent D. an antidepressant medication

C. an anti-anxiety agent

If alcohol were classified as a drug, to which drug class wouyld it be assigned? A. stimulants B. antidepressants C. anti-anxiety agents D. antipsychotic agents

C. anti-anxiety agents

Alcohol dependence is linked with depression in all ways EXCEPT: A. alcohol use can produce depression B. alcohol dependency can cause life to deterioriate, when then causes depression C. men are more likely than women to be depressed when they begin alcohol treatment. D. about half the clients in alcohol treatment are depressed.

C. men are more likely than woment to be depress when they begin alcohol treatment.

In terms of diagnostic criteria for alcohol dependence, compared to adults, adolescents are. A. virtually identical B. less likely to have withdrawal C. more likely to demonstrate tolerance D. distinguised by tendency to drink more than was intended

C. more likely to demonstrate tolerance

If a client has alcohol dependency and a psychiatric disoder: A. the alcohol dependency should be treated first B. the psychiatric condition should be treated first C. the alcohol dependency and psychiatric condition should be treated at the same time D. the approach to treatment should be gradual because the client is in a fragile state.

C. the alcohol dependency and psychiatric condition should be treated at the same time.

Which is more common in a home with alcoholism? A. domestic violence B. physical illness C. divorce D. both domestic violence and physical illness E. none

D. both

Which of the following client characteristics is most indicative of the need for the therapist to ask questions about suicide? A. anger B. confusion C. denial D. depression

D. depression

Which of the following conditions is less likely to be associated with alcohol-dependent women than alcohol-dependent men? A. anorexia nervosa B. depression C. gambling addiction D. homelessness

D. homelessness

Adolescence is characterized by all EXCEPT. a. extreme fatigue b. rapid physical growth c. extremely energetic activity d. reasoned, adult-like thinking

D. reasoned, adult-like thinking

True or False: Anxiety disorders produce major disturbances in thought and judgment.

False

True or False: It is useless to attempt to discuss reasons for living with a client who is thinking about suicide.

False

"alcoholism and the Family" was written by:

Joan jackson

Which of the following combinations describes the college students who drink the most?

MALE + Caucasian + athlete + fraternity member

True or False: Neuroleptics are anti-psychotic medications

True

True or False: Psychotropic medications affect behavior or mood.

True

True or False: The suicide rate for alcoholics is about 50 times that of the general population.

True

True or False: The therapist's sympathy may reinforce for the client that suicide is the solution.

True

Mark is 53, never married, alcohol dependent, and recently laid off from his job as a crane operator at a steel mill. In terms of suicide, he is likely to be:

a completer

Women's issues that may affect treatment arrangements include all EXCEPT: a. menopause b. child care c. lower wages d. domestic violence

a menopause

The family scapegoat is often

angry and deviant

Enhancing campus quality of life AND decreasing alcohol use may be accomplised by: A. social marketing B. providing incoming freshmen with clear guidelines about responsible drinking C. relying less on fraternities and sororities for living arrangements and socializing D. targeted responses that accommodate students' social norms

c. relying less on fraternities and sororities for living arrangements and socializing

Problems associated with alcohol use may be exacerbated in the elderly because of all of the following: A. psychological problems, especially depression B. other medications C. decrease in lean body mass D. all of these

d. all of these

Childnre of alcoholics are at greatest risk for alcohol dependence:

due to genetic factors

To provide information to a mental-health specialist, the alcohol counselor does a mental-status examination. To assess thought processes, the therapist:

evaluates the logic and order of what the client says

True or False: Educating students about alcohol and its effects is one of the most effective means of curtailing excessive alcohol use.

false

True or False: Generally it is advised that the elderly not be incorportaed in community treatment programs, but provide personalized treatment by home visits and use of life review.

false

College student's binge drinking has recieved extensive medi coverage. However evaluating binge drinking may not be a useful way to evalutate student drinking because:

it does not put the number of drinks consumed into the context of TIME

When asked why he drinks, an adolescent will most likely say he drinks because:

it is fun

The substance abuse clinician

should work in tandem with a client's employer and it's employee records, policies, and/or EAP

the characteristics of the alcohol-troubled family are also seen in families:

that are experiencing stress

Alcohol dependent women are more likely than men

to both recall a specific trigger and use other drugs

True or False: Many commonly used screening instruments do not transfer well to older people.

true

True or False: Often people in the helping professions do not like to take care of the elderly because older people's behavior is frustrating and their health problems are not curable.

true

True or False: the developmental tasks of adolescence include the struggle to become comfortable with one's sexuality and the struggle toward independence

true