MC The client explains to the nurse that he has been treated with aversive conditioning, hypnotherapy, abrupt abstinence, and desensitization. The nurse is aware that the client has been treated for substance abuse of A. Amphetamines. B. Hypnotics. C. Opioids. D. Nicotine. ESSAYBID ANSWER D. Nicotine.
Date: October 9th, 2020
MC A mother visits the clinic to talk with the nurse. The mother states she is fearful that her son is demonstrating some behaviors that place him at risk for substance abuse. Which behaviors most contribute to problems of substance abuse? A. Conformity B. Easily acknowledging feelings C. Tolerance of deviant behavior D. Patience with […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
MC The nurse is assisting the community by performing a comprehensive assessment of substance abuse within the community and by identifying existing resources and opportunities for substance abuse intervention. The nurse plans to then assist the community by developing and implementing some new resources to deal with the abuse. What is the nurse performing? A. […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
MC An adolescent who has been treated twice in the last three years for substance abuse is in the clinic today with his mother. The adolescent has been warned by the court that further problems with the law will result in his incarceration. The mother is in total denial of the adolescent’s problem. The nurse […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
MC Which is the best example of secondary prevention? A. The nurse who participates in a school-based education program to prevent drug-related motor vehicle facilities B. The nurse who works in an alcohol use screening program C. The nurse who assists clients experiencing stress to eliminate or modify sources of stress in their lives D. […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
The nurse suspects that the client has psychoactive substance dependence. Which of the following assessments made the nurse most suspicious? A. Decreased substance use to decrease withdrawal symptoms B. Lack of the characteristic withdrawal symptoms C. Decreased tolerance to the substance D. Increased time spent recovering from the effects ESSAYBID ANSWER D. Increased time […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
MC The nurse is interviewing the spouse of a client who is being treated for substance abuse. The nurse suspects co-dependence exists between the client and the spouse. Characteristics of co-dependence include A. The ability to freely express feelings. B. Evidence of high self-esteem. C. The ability to stand up for one’s own desires. D. […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
MC The nurse is teaching a class about substance abuse. A portion of the class discusses the desirable initial effects of some of the substances. Which substances should be cited as producing a euphoric initial effect? (Select all that apply.) A. Cocaine B. Nicotine C. Inhalants D. Amphetamines E. Phencyclidine (PCP) ESSAYBID ANSWER A. […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
MC The community is experiencing an unusual increase in crime. A summit is being planned to discuss the effects of substance abuse on crime in the community. Information that should be discussed in the summit includes A. Twenty percent of state prison inmates were using drugs or alcohol at the time they committed the crime […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
MC The nurse is working with a group of adolescents every Saturday at a local community clinic, and is trying to discourage them from trying alcohol. Which of the following is the best description of this nursing action? A. Education B. Tertiary prevention C. Primary prevention D. Secondary prevention ESSAYBID ANSWER C. Primary prevention […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
