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WorksheetsAddictive Behaviors: Substance and Behavioral Addiction KA
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
A nurse is caring for a client experiencing alcohol withdrawal. Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering?
Haloperidol
Lorazepam
Methadone
Naloxone
Which clinical manifestation indicates opioid overdose?
Hypertension and tremors
Dilated pupils and restlessness
Constricted pupils and respiratory depression
Increased heart rate and flushed skin
Which of the following is the priority nursing intervention for a client with suspected cocaine intoxication?
Monitor blood glucose
Initiate seizure precautions
Assess fluid intake
Provide a low-stimulation environment
A client is taking disulfiram (Antabuse) for alcohol use disorder. What client statement requires further teaching?
I can’t drink wine with dinner.
I must read labels to avoid alcohol-containing products.
I can drink beer after a few weeks on the medication.
Mouthwash may contain alcohol and should be avoided.
What finding is most consistent with stimulant abuse (e.g., amphetamines)?
Bradycardia
Sedation
Hypertension and hypervigilance
Pinpoint pupils
Which client behavior best demonstrates readiness to change in substance use disorder?
I’ve tried quitting before and it didn’t work.
I don’t have a problem. Everyone drinks.
I just want you to stop bothering me.
I’ve scheduled an appointment with a counselor.
What is the primary purpose of motivational interviewing in clients with substance use disorder?
To confront the patient about their behavior
To force the patient to accept treatment
To help the patient resolve ambivalence about change
To punish noncompliance with therapy
Which lab finding would be expected in a chronic alcoholic?
Elevated BUN
Decreased AST and ALT
Elevated liver enzymes (AST, ALT)
Decreased mean corpuscular volume (MCV)
A nurse is teaching a group about the long-term effects of inhalant abuse. Which organ is most affected?
Pancreas
Brain
Gallbladder
Small intestine
Physical findings that support a diagnosis of methamphetamine abuse in a client include:
Dilated pupils, poor dental hygiene, skin sores, and weight loss.
Constricted pupils, excessive salivation, and bradycardia.
Jaundice, ascites, and spider angiomas.
Pinpoint pupils, respiratory depression, and hypotension.
Which behavioral addiction is now formally recognized in the DSM-5?
Social media addiction
Shopping addiction
Gambling disorder
Internet gaming
Which is the priority nursing diagnosis for a client in acute alcohol withdrawal?
Risk for violence
Risk for imbalanced nutrition
Risk for injury
Ineffective denial
A client who used heroin daily for several months has stopped suddenly. Which symptom is most likely?
Euphoria
Tremors and sweating
Slurred speech
Decreased respirations
A nurse suspects a peer is diverting narcotics. What is the most appropriate first action?
Confront the nurse privately
Call the police
Report to the nurse manager
Ignore the situation
What is a common defense mechanism in clients with substance use disorder?
Regression
Intellectualization
Denial
Projection
