Substance Abuse Treatment Methods

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What is a potential diagnostic test to detect substance abuse?

  • MRI
  • Saliva (correct)
  • X-ray
  • CT scan

Which therapy involves a group of individuals with a similar background providing support to each other?

  • Family therapy
  • Group therapy (correct)
  • Detoxification therapy
  • Aversion therapy

What is a potential risk factor for substance abuse in adolescents?

  • Positive family support
  • Limited access to substances
  • Regular medical check-ups
  • Peer use of substances (correct)

Which medication is commonly used as an opioid antagonist to reverse opioid overdose?

<p>Narcan (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In older adults, what factor may contribute to the improper use of medications and substance abuse?

<p>Polypharmacy and cognitive decline (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence for pregnant women who use opiates during pregnancy?

<p>Possible development of NAS in the newborn (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which substance listed can cause altered judgment and memory loss in cases of overuse?

<p>Alcohol (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which substance listed is a sedative that can be used for treating insomnia and seizures?

<p>Pentobarbital (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which substance listed can cause an increased incidence of acute and chronic bronchitis with long-term use?

<p>Cannabis/Marijuana (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which substance listed can cause irritability and overwhelming craving as withdrawal symptoms?

<p>Tobacco/Nicotine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which substance listed is a stimulant and can cause uncoordinated motor activity at a dosage of 600mg/day?

<p>Caffeine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which substance listed is a club drug that can be used as a sedative/hypnotic/anxiolytic?

<p>Flunitrazepam (Rohypnol, roofie) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the clinical manifestations of substance abuse?

<p>Slurred speech and impaired memory (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following diagnostic tests is most commonly used in the collaborative care of an individual who abuses substances?

<p>Urine drug screen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a risk factor for substance abuse?

<p>History of trauma/abuse (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key component of providing culturally competent care to an individual who abuses substances?

<p>Understanding and respecting the patient's cultural background and beliefs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the pathophysiology of substance abuse?

<p>Long-term changes in brain neurotransmission after repeated detoxifications (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an important consideration when caring for patients across the lifespan who abuse substances?

<p>Understanding the unique developmental needs and challenges of each patient (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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