Addiction Flashcards
1
Q
why do clients become addicted to substances?
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2
Q
dependency
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uncontrollable physiological need
3
Q
tolerance
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requires more substance for the same effect
4
Q
cross-tolerance
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occurs when developing a tolerance for one substance leads to tolerance of another (ex: pain meds)
5
Q
risk factors for nicotine use
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- emotions (coping mechanism)
- social pressure
- alcohol use
- lack of education
- age (young)
6
Q
risk factors for substance abuse
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- male
- loneliness
- depression
- peer pressure
- mental illness
- lack of family involvement
7
Q
risk factors for alcohol use
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- BMI
- Native American
- children of alcoholics
- stressors (PTSD, depression, anxiety (any mental health disorder))
8
Q
what is the first step to recovery for addiction?
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admitting that they are addicted and they want help
9
Q
how might substances be taken and how does that affect your assessments as a nurse?
A
- inhalants :changes in nasal passages + pallet
10
Q
what should nurses understand about addiction and coworkers and personal addiction issues?
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- put the patients’ safety first –> report any suspicious coworker behavior
- focus on rehabilitation, not punishment
11
Q
stimulants
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- nicotine
- amphetamines
- cocaine
12
Q
depressants
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- opioids
- heroin
13
Q
expected findings with stimulants
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14
Q
expected findings with depressants
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15
Q
complications with stimulants
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