Chap 17 (exam 2)

Question 1

Cocaine

Answer 1

A stimulant that is either “snorted: through the nasal passages or injected intravenously

Question 2

Ecstasy

Answer 2

A stimulant that is popular at “raves” with college age students

Question 3

Flumanazenil (Romazicon)

Answer 3

Used to antagonize the action of benzodiazepines and reverse sedation

Question 4

Heroin

Answer 4

An opioid that is injected by “mainlining” or “skin popping”

Question 5

Disulfiram (Antabuse)

Answer 5

Used to deter the use of alcohol during alcohol abuse treatment

Question 6

Nicotine

Answer 6

The additive chemical in tobacco products

Question 7

Naltrexone (ReVia)

Answer 7

An opioid antagonist used for opioid abuse or dependence

Question 8

Bupropion (Zyban)

Answer 8

A nictoine-free treatment for nicotine dependence

Question 9

Methamphetamine

Answer 9

This substance is commonly manufactured from the over-the-counter decongestant pseudoephedrine

Question 10

“Roofies”

Answer 10

Known as the “date rape” drug

Question 11

A patient who has been taking disulfiram (Antabuse) therapy for 3 months has been off the therapy for 2 days. He decides to go out with friends to have a beer. What effects may he experience? Select all that apply:
Diaphoresis
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Euphoria
Drowsiness
Facial flushing

Answer 11

Diaphoresis
Vomiting
Facial flushing

Question 12

During an information session about drug abuse, the nurse related that the most common drug effect(s) that lead to abuse of opioids include:
Hallucinations
Sleep
Stimulation
Relaxation and euphoria

Answer 12

Relaxation and euphoria

Question 13

The nurse is assisting a patient who is experiencing opioid withdrawal and anticipates the possible use of which medications? Select all that apply:
Disulfiram (Antabuse)
Clonidine (Catapres)
Methadone
Bupropion (Zyban)
Naltrexone (ReVia)

Answer 13

Clonidine (Catapres)
Methadone
Naltrexone (ReVia)

Question 14

When teaching a patient about drug interactions, the nurse is aware that combing benzodiazepines with ethanol or barbiturates may lead to death due to:
Cardiac dysrythmia
Convulsions
Respiratory arrest
Stroke

Answer 14

Respiratory arrest

Question 15

A patient with a known history of chronic excessive ingestion of ethanol has developed memory problems and comes to the health clinic with hard-to-believe stories of what has happened to him. The nurse recognizes that these symptoms are associated with which disorder?
Cerebrovascular accident
Korsakoff's psychosis
Narcolepsy
Bipolar disorder

Answer 15

Korsakoff’s psychosis