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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?

Ventricular fibrillation Signup and view all the answers

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

Abstain from alcohol consumption Signup and view all the answers

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

Several factors, including age-related changes in body composition and medication use 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?

Dilated pupils, tachycardia, and sweating 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?

Hypertension Signup and view all the answers

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

Euphoria, talkativeness, and grandiosity Signup and view all the answers

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

Cirrhosis Signup and view all the answers

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

Weight loss Signup and view all the answers

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

Cardiomyopathy Signup and view all the answers