Substance Use Assessment: Cocaine Abuse
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Which of the following illicit substances is most commonly used by persons aged 12 years and older?

  • Marijuana (correct)
  • Crack cocaine
  • Heroin
  • Hallucinogens

    • What is the daily alcohol consumption associated with increased deaths from cirrhosis, cancers of the mouth, esophagus, and injuries in men?

  • 4 standard drinks (correct)
  • 2 standard drinks
  • 8 standard drinks
  • 6 standard drinks

    • What is the nurse's best response to a pregnant woman who asks how many drinks a day are safe for her baby?

  • As long as you avoid getting drunk, you should be safe.
  • It's okay to have up to two glasses of wine a day.
  • You should limit your drinking to once or twice a week.
  • No amount of alcohol has been determined to be safe during pregnancy. (correct)

    • Which of the following cardiac conditions is not associated with chronic heavy use of alcohol?

    <p>Ventricular fibrillation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach for pregnant women regarding alcohol consumption?

    <p>Abstain from alcohol consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of older adults that can increase the risk of alcohol use?

    <p>Several factors, including age-related changes in body composition and medication use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physical assessment finding would the nurse expect to observe in a woman who has used cocaine immediately before arriving at the clinic?

    <p>Dilated pupils, tachycardia, and sweating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A patient with cirrhosis of the liver, secondary to chronic alcohol use, is at risk of developing which cardiac problem?

    <p>Hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common behavioral characteristic of a person who has recently used cocaine?

    <p>Euphoria, talkativeness, and grandiosity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential long-term consequence of chronic alcohol use on the liver?

    <p>Cirrhosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential effect of cocaine use on the body?

    <p>Weight loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential effect of chronic alcohol use on the cardiovascular system?

    <p>Cardiomyopathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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