Chapter 6: Alcohol & Drug use

Question 1

3 most frequently used prescription opioid pain relievers

Answer 1

Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, Methadone

Question 2

9 categories of illicit drugs

Answer 2

Marijuana, cocaine, heroin, hallucinogens, nonmedical use pain killers, tranquilizers, stimulants, sedatives

Question 3

How does alcohol impact the adolescent brain?

Answer 3

It retards the brain development and maturity levels in adolescents

Question 4

Why is alcohol a risk for older adults?

Answer 4

• Liver metabolism and kidney functioning decrease, increasing availability of alcohol in blood for longer periods
• Less tissue mass means increased alcohol concentration in blood
• Older adults may be on multiple medications that can interact adversely with alcohol, including benzodiazepines, antidepressants, antihypertensives, and aspirin

Question 5

What is the SMAST-G

Answer 5

Screening for adults that report drinking of any kind

Question 6

AUDIT questionnaires three domains

Answer 6

• Alcohol consumption
• Drinking behavior or dependence
• Adverse consequences from alcohol

Question 7

CAGE questionnaire

Answer 7

Cut down, Annoyed, Guilty, Eye-opener

Question 8

TWEAK questionnaire

Answer 8

Pregnant women who have alcohol problems
Tolerance, Worry, Eye opener, Amnesia, Kut down
(1 pt or less for each is low risk)