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?

Narcan Signup and view all the answers

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

Polypharmacy and cognitive decline Signup and view all the answers

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

Possible development of NAS in the newborn Signup and view all the answers

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

Alcohol Signup and view all the answers

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

Pentobarbital Signup and view all the answers

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

Cannabis/Marijuana Signup and view all the answers

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

Tobacco/Nicotine Signup and view all the answers

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

Caffeine Signup and view all the answers

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

Flunitrazepam (Rohypnol, roofie) Signup and view all the answers

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

Slurred speech and impaired memory 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?

Urine drug screen Signup and view all the answers

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

History of trauma/abuse 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?

Understanding and respecting the patient's cultural background and beliefs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the pathophysiology of substance abuse?

Long-term changes in brain neurotransmission after repeated detoxifications Signup and view all the answers

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

Understanding the unique developmental needs and challenges of each patient Signup and view all the answers