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What is a potential diagnostic test to detect substance abuse?
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?
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?
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?
Which medication is commonly used as an opioid antagonist to reverse opioid overdose?
In older adults, what factor may contribute to the improper use of medications and substance abuse?
In older adults, what factor may contribute to the improper use of medications and substance abuse?
What is a potential consequence for pregnant women who use opiates during pregnancy?
What is a potential consequence for pregnant women who use opiates during pregnancy?
Which substance listed can cause altered judgment and memory loss in cases of overuse?
Which substance listed can cause altered judgment and memory loss in cases of overuse?
Which substance listed is a sedative that can be used for treating insomnia and seizures?
Which substance listed is a sedative that can be used for treating insomnia and seizures?
Which substance listed can cause an increased incidence of acute and chronic bronchitis with long-term use?
Which substance listed can cause an increased incidence of acute and chronic bronchitis with long-term use?
Which substance listed can cause irritability and overwhelming craving as withdrawal symptoms?
Which substance listed can cause irritability and overwhelming craving as withdrawal symptoms?
Which substance listed is a stimulant and can cause uncoordinated motor activity at a dosage of 600mg/day?
Which substance listed is a stimulant and can cause uncoordinated motor activity at a dosage of 600mg/day?
Which substance listed is a club drug that can be used as a sedative/hypnotic/anxiolytic?
Which substance listed is a club drug that can be used as a sedative/hypnotic/anxiolytic?
Which of the following best describes the clinical manifestations of substance abuse?
Which of the following best describes the clinical manifestations of substance abuse?
Which of the following diagnostic tests is most commonly used in the collaborative care of an individual who abuses substances?
Which of the following diagnostic tests is most commonly used in the collaborative care of an individual who abuses substances?
Which of the following is a risk factor for substance abuse?
Which of the following is a risk factor for substance abuse?
Which of the following is a key component of providing culturally competent care to an individual who abuses substances?
Which of the following is a key component of providing culturally competent care to an individual who abuses substances?
Which of the following describes the pathophysiology of substance abuse?
Which of the following describes the pathophysiology of substance abuse?
Which of the following is an important consideration when caring for patients across the lifespan who abuse substances?
Which of the following is an important consideration when caring for patients across the lifespan who abuse substances?
