chp 17: substance use and addictive disorders Flashcards
effects of alcohol withdrawal usually start w/in
4-12 hrs of the last intake of alcohol
severity scale for substance use disorder
0-1: no diagnosis of substance use disorder
2-3: mild substance use disorder
4-5: moderate substance use disorder
6 or more: severe substance use disorder
effects of alcohol withdrawl peak after
24-48hrs and then suddenly disappear
alcohol withdrawal delirium may occur…. after cessation of alcohol
2-3days after cessation of alcohol
**medications for alcohol withdrawal
diazepam, ativan, tegretol, catapres, librium
***meds for alcohol abstinence
disulfiram (antuse)
naltrexone (Revia)
acamprosate (campral)
meds or opioid withdrawal
methadone
clonidine
subutex
a nurse is planning a staff education program on substance use in older adult. which of the following is appropriate for the nurse to include in the presentaion
older adults are at a higher risk for substance use following retirement
a nurse is assessing a client who has alcohol use disorder and is experiencing withdrawal. which of the following is an expected finding
fine tremors of both hands
vomiting
restlessness
a nurse is planning care for a client who is experiencing benzodiazepine withdrawal. which of the following is the priority nursing intervention
implement seizure precautions
a nurse is caring for a client who has alcohol use disorder the client is no longer experiencing withdrawal manifestations. which of the following meds should the nurse anticipate administering to assist the client with maintaining abstinence from alcohol
disulfiram (antuse)
a nurse is providing teaching to the family of a client who has a substance use disorder. which of the following statements by a family member indicates a need for further teaching
she should participate in an A1-Anon group to help her recover
