Chapter 15 Substance Use & Addiction Google Slides

Open Ended

Why do you think understanding the difference between substance use, intoxication, and addiction is important for healthcare professionals?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'tolerance' in the context of substance use?

• The brain adapts to repeated dosing, causing decreased effects and requiring greater amounts of substance to achieve the same effect.

• A maladaptive pattern of substance use despite negative effects.

• A state where an individual's physical or mental status is affected by substance consumption.

• Physiologic and psychological dependence on a substance.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of substance use as described in the slide?

• Significant costs to health care system

• Improved job performance

• Increase in child abuse/neglect

• Premature deaths

Open Ended

Explain the concepts of codependence and enabling in the context of substance use disorder. How might these behaviors impact recovery?

Multiple Choice

Arrange the following phases of substance dependency in the correct order: dependent lifestyle begins, first use, demonstrates dependency/addiction, experiences hangover effects.

• first use, experiences hangover effects, dependent lifestyle begins, demonstrates dependency/addiction

• experiences hangover effects, first use, dependent lifestyle begins, demonstrates dependency/addiction

• first use, dependent lifestyle begins, experiences hangover effects, demonstrates dependency/addiction

• demonstrates dependency/addiction, first use, experiences hangover effects, dependent lifestyle begins

Multiple Select

Which of the following are classified as substances that can lead to misuse or addiction?

• Alcohol

• Opioids

• Antibiotics

• Stimulants

Open Ended

Describe the signs and symptoms of substance intoxication and explain how these symptoms can affect daily functioning.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of substance withdrawal?

• Symptom-specific maladaptive changes in behavior

• Improved functioning

• Immediate symptom onset after drug cessation

• Absence of physiologic symptoms

Multiple Select

Which of the following are signs and symptoms of alcohol-use disorder?

• Progressive memory loss

• Anxiety and tremors

• High dosage results in psychoactive effects

• Delusions and hallucinations

Multiple Choice

Which of the following physical symptoms is associated with heavy caffeine usage?

• Restlessness

• Seizures

• Social withdrawal

• Flashbacks

Open Ended

Compare and contrast the signs and symptoms of cannabis-related disorder and caffeine-related disorder.

Multiple Choice

What is the most common substance associated with hallucinogen-use disorder?

• PCP

• LSD

• Cannabis

• Caffeine

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a possible sign or symptom of inhalant-related disorders?

• Euphoria

• Weight gain

• Increased appetite

• Insomnia

Open Ended

Compare the signs and symptoms of nicotine-related disorders and opioid-related disorders. What are some key differences?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following substances is associated with accidental overdoses and acute respiratory arrest?

• Opioids

• Sedative-hypnotics

• Nicotine

• Stimulants

Multiple Select

Select all the risks associated with chronic stimulant use.

• Psychosis resembling schizophrenia

• Weight gain

• Violent, erratic behavior

• Improved sleep

Open Ended

Discuss the ethical and legal responsibilities of health care professionals when they suspect a colleague is impaired by substance use.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are considered short-term goals in the treatment of substance use disorders?

• Decreasing negative medical and social effects

• Meaningful employment

• Contingency plan for relapse

• Complete abstinence

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a long-term goal in the treatment of substance use disorders?

• Complete abstinence

• Immediate withdrawal from drug

• Meaningful employment

• Contingency plan for relapse

Multiple Choice

What is the first phase of dependency treatment for substance-related disorders?

• Detoxification

• Behavioral therapy

• 12-step recovery program

• Evaluation

Open Ended

Explain the importance of assessment in the nursing process for patients with substance use disorders.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the rationale for diagnosing substance use disorder?

• It involves craving, tolerance, and withdrawal symptoms.

• It is based solely on withdrawal symptoms.

• It is diagnosed only when physical dependence is present.

• It is diagnosed only after detoxification.

Open Ended

How might understanding the concepts of intoxication, addiction, and tolerance help you or someone you know make healthier choices regarding substance use?

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between substance use disorder and addiction?

• Substance use disorder is only about physical dependence, while addiction includes psychological dependence.

• Substance use disorder refers to a maladaptive pattern of use, while addiction involves both physiologic and psychological dependence.

• Addiction is only about withdrawal symptoms, while substance use disorder is about tolerance.

• There is no difference between substance use disorder and addiction.