Drugs and Substance Use Disorders

Moderate drinking:

- 1 drink per day for women - 2 drinks per day for men

Medications that interact with alcohol in an additive manner include:

- Antihypertensives - Antihistamines - Antianginals

Excessive Caffeine Intake can cause:

- Dysrhythmias - Hypertension - Disturbed sleep - Seizures - Anxiety

The nicotine in smokeless tobacco increases risk of:

- High blood pressure - Heart attack Stroke

Long term alcohol use can lead to:

- Hypertension - Heart disease - Stroke - Liver disease - Digestive problems

Which factor is included in the general criteria to identify patients with substance use disorder (SUD)? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

- Impaired controle - Social impairment - Dependence

Which symptom is associated with cannabis withdrawal? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

- Insomnia - Anxiety - Anorexia - Irritability

Cannabis withdrawal symptoms:

- Irritability - Insomnia - Anorexia - Anger - Anxiety - Restlessness

The patient with inhalant toxicity may have:

- Lethargy - Dizziness - Slurred speech - Blurry vision - Tremors - Impaired coordination

Caffeine withdrawal symptoms:

- Muscle pain or stiffness - Drowsiness - Irritability - Headaches

Which statement about opioid abuse is accurate? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

- Prescription opioids are useful in treating some medical problems - Pleasurable effects such as euphoria promote misuse

Which role would the nurse take in the acute care setting for a patient who is suspected to have a substance use disorder (SUD)? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

- Refer to treatment/rehab facilities - Teach and motivate behavior change - Manage acute withdrawal

Which information would the nurse include when providing education to the community about the effects of alcohol? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.

- Tolerant persons usually drink without obvious impairment - "When drinking the same amount of alcohol, women have higher blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels than men - "BAC predicts the effects in the nondependent person."

Bine drinking

- consumes many alcoholic drinks on the same occasion at least once per month - 4 or more for females - 5 or more for males

Use of opioids:

- euphoria - mood changes - mental clouding - drowsiness - pain reduction

Withdrawal symptoms of nicotine

- tiredness - irritability - anxiety

The effects of nicotine last about

1 to 2 hours

Which amount in fluid ounces constitutes 1 drink of 80 - proof alcohol spirits?

1.5

Which statement about stimulant use is accurate?

All stimulants increase cardiac activity

Which impact do drugs associated with substance use disorder (SUD) have on a patient's health?

Almost every drug associated with substance use causes harm to tissue or organs

Nicotine is a

CNS stimulant

Which statement describes the effects of alcohol on the body?

Complex effects on neurons in the central nervous system (CNS) are caused by alcohol

Which characteristic describes the use of nicotine?

Creates a feeling of "high" or a "buzz"

Which factor contributes to the problems associated with caffeine?

Energy drinks have high doses of caffein

Which statement about inhalant use is accurate?

Inhalant toxicity is usually not life-threatening

Which benefit comes from knowing the severity of a patient's substance use disorder (SUD)?

It allows the health care team to customize treatment

Which health problem might be seen in a patient with substance use disorder (SUD) reflecting personal neglect?

Malnutrition

Which phrase would the nurse use to document a 15-year-old student who drinks alcohol with friends occasionally?

Mild substance abuse

Substance Abuse Disorder is described as:

Mild, Moderate, and Severe

Which information would the nurse include when teaching school students about the use of nicotine?

Nicotine is a central nervous system stimulant

Which substance is considered a depressant?

Opioids

Which problem is most concerning in regards to the use of depressants?

Overdose

Alcoholics will always receive?

Thiamine because they are deficient

Within seconds of ingestion, nicotine causes the release of

adrenaline creating feelings of a "high" or a "buzz"

Common sedative-hypnotics agents include:

barbiturates, benzodiazepines, and barbiturate - like drugs

Alcohol taken with: Aspirin

may cause or worsen GI bleeding

Alcohol taken with: Acetaminophen

may increase the risk of liver damage

Amphetamines have a role in treating

narcolepsy, obesity, and attention deficit disorder