The use of any substance that threatens a person’s health or impairs his or her social or economic functioning is 1. Drug dependence 2. Substance abuse 3. Drug addiction 4. Illegal ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 2 Substance abuse is the use of any substance that threatens a person’s health or impairs his or her social […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
Which of the following factors contributes to the substance abuse problem? 1. Increased knowledge about the use of drugs 2. Social acceptability of certain drugs 3. Recognition of substance abuse as a health problem rather than a criminal justice problem 4. Control of the content and strength of illegal drugs ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 2 […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
The life expectancy of a person with alcoholism is reduced by how many years? 1. 6 2. 16 3. 26 4. 36 ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 3
Date: October 9th, 2020
The oldest and most widely used psychoactive drug in the world is 1. Marijuana 2. Heroin 3. Alcohol 4. Cocaine ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 3 The oldest and most widely used psychoactive drug in the world is alcohol.
Date: October 9th, 2020
Which of the following are the most effective for pain relief? 1. Barbiturates 2. Benzodiazepines 3. Opioids 4. Stimulants ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 3 Opioids are the most effective for pain relief.
Date: October 9th, 2020
Dependence is a term that refers to 1. The presence and severity of withdrawal symptoms 2. Necessary use of drugs to prevent withdrawal symptoms 3. The level of intoxication associated with addiction 4. The amount of substance needed to satisfy cravings ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 2
Date: October 9th, 2020
The “harm reduction” model is an approach that focuses on 1. Education 2. Law enforcement 3. Scare tactics 4. Rehabilitation ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 1 The “harm reduction” model focuses on education.
Date: October 9th, 2020
The number one national health problem causing more deaths, illnesses, and disabilities than any other health condition is which of the following? 1. Smoking 2. Drinking 3. Substance abuse 4. Caffeine addiction ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: 3 Substance abuse is the number one national health problem.
Date: October 9th, 2020
Many people with alcoholism and drug addiction become lost in the health care system. A nurse who knows the client’s history, environment, support systems, and local treatment programs can offer guidance to the most effective treatment modality. The FRAMES method of intervention includes six elements. One of these is “advice.” This entails: 1. Proving a […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
Injection drug users are at risk for other health complications. This population represents a rapidly growing source of new cases of AIDS. Emphasis is being placed on reducing the transmission of this disease through contaminated needles. A community health nurse can provide education about: 1. How and where to acquire safe needles 2. The proper […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
