Mental Health 3

Question 1

Community group to help with alcohol addiction.

Answer 1

AA - alcoholics anonymous

Question 2

Nursing interventions for disorientation associated with the detoxification period.

Answer 2

Orient patient to surroundings

Use of night lights

Remove clutter

Remove extra stimuli (TV off)

Question 3

Medication for treatment of opioid overdose.

Answer 3

Narcan - administer slowly

Question 4

Physical manifestation of amphetamine overdose.

Answer 4

Parkinson’s like symptoms

Question 5

Effects of amphetamine overdose manifestations.

Answer 5

Permanent

Question 6

Another name for PCP

Answer 6

Angel dust

Question 7

How long do the hallucinations for PCP last?

Answer 7

6-12 hours

Question 8

Problem associated with long term use of LSD.

Answer 8

Flashbacks

Question 9

Definition of an addictive personality.

Answer 9

Person exhibiting compulsive and habitual substance abuse.

Question 10

Signs of frequent marijuana use.

Answer 10

Abnormal sleeping and eating patterns

Altered perceptions

Decreased immune function

Decreased sperm count

Question 11

Substance abuse is suspected when what occurs after cessation?

Answer 11

Withdrawals

Question 12

What is the cure for addiction?

Answer 12

Abstinence

Question 13

The object of treatment is to assist the client abstain from substance abuse. This phase is called:

Answer 13

Rehabilitation

Question 14

What are street drugs?

Answer 14

Illegal drugs that are not approved in the US

Question 15

How many steps are there in the recovery program for AA?

Answer 15

12 steps

Question 16

How long does it take for cocaine to take effect if taken IV?

Answer 16

30 seconds, but the effects are very short lived.

Question 17

Another term for marijuana.

Answer 17

Cannabis

Question 18

Considered the most widely used illicit drug in the US.

Answer 18

Marijuana, cannabis

Question 19

Gateway drugs:

Answer 19

Alcohol

Marijuana

Inhalants

Question 20

Long-term regular use of marijuana can cause:

Answer 20

Reproductive problems

Question 21

Signs and symptoms of delirium tremens:

Answer 21

Tremors

Activity increased

Extreme hallucinations

Elevated temperature

Question 22

In the late stage of dependence, people have a poor recovery prognosis without:

Answer 22

Treatment

Question 23

Alcohol withdrawal syndrome:

Answer 23

Occurs in a person that has a physiological dependence and quits drinking for any reason.

If a person attempts to stop drinking but begins to develop tremors, agitation, hallucinations, and other flu-like symptoms - known as alcohol withdrawal.

Question 24

Definition of drug abuse:

Answer 24

Misuse of drugs with or without a prescription for non-medical reasons.

Question 25

What part of the brain is being damaged with drug abuse:

Answer 25

Limbic system

Question 26

Most frequently used drug for people between 14-17 years of age.

Answer 26

Inhalants

Question 27

What is it called when people in a group setting sometimes use solvents on a cloth or in a bag and pass it around?

Answer 27

Huffing

Question 28

Neuro-toxic effects of MDMA (ecstasy):

Answer 28

Serotonin depletion of the brain, which causes a depletion of brain cells.

Question 29

Narcotic that has no medical use, and routes of consumption:

Answer 29

Heroin - most widely abused opioid. Injection Inhalation Smoking

Question 30

Preliminary question to ask before administration of Antabuse:

Answer 30

When was your last drink?

Question 31

Signs and symptoms of moderate dosage of PCP:

Answer 31

Flushing and sweating Generalized numbness Poor coordination Feelings of increased strength and power HTN and tachycardia

Question 32

Signs and symptoms of heroine withdrawal:

Answer 32

Rhinitis Lacrimation Flu-like symptoms

Question 33

Medications prescribed for alcohol detoxifications presents with withdrawal symptoms:

Answer 33

Librium Revia

Question 34

Examples of depressant drugs:

Answer 34

Alcohol Sedative hypnotics Opioid analgesics

Question 35

Hallucinogens that alter perception are derived from:

Answer 35

Natural or synthetic drugs

Question 36

Drug category that may trigger the fight or flight response with altered though perception of ability of flight?

Answer 36

Hallucinogenic drug effects

Question 37

The Apache American Indians have the right to use this hallucinogen derived from what plant?

Answer 37

Peyote cactus - mescaline and silicidine are naturally occurring hallucinogens.

Question 38

The most potent of all hallucinogens:

Answer 38

LSD

Question 39

Suspected drug presents with "seeing melting walls" and "hearing colors" and "seeing sounds."

Answer 39

LSD

Question 40

Signs and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal:

Answer 40

Agitation Jerky movement Hyper alertness Insomnia

Question 41

Patient placement to maintain a patent airway:

Answer 41

Side laying position

Question 42

Examples of anti-anxiety drugs:

Answer 42

Ativan Xanax Busbar Sarax

Question 43

Example of an anti-depressant:

Answer 43

Elavil - requires 2-4 weeks to take affect.

Question 44

Example of a common SSRI:

Answer 44

Prozac

Question 45

Radical treatment for someone not responding to typical treatment methods:

Answer 45

ECT (electro convulsive therapy)

Question 46

Group at risk for developing lithium toxicity:

Answer 46

Older adults due to the slower metabolism.

Question 47

Common side-effects of anti-cholinergic drugs:

Answer 47

Dry mouth. From Haldol and antipsychotics.

Question 48

Foods to avoid while on MAOI inhibitors:

Answer 48

Thiamine rich foods: coffee, chocolate, beer, avocados, bananas, red wine.

Question 49

Therapeutic levels of Lithium:

Answer 49

0.42 - 1.3 mEq

Question 50

Before any patient can take herbal medications, you must instruct them to:

Answer 50

Consult their physician

Question 51

Stages of dependence:

Answer 51

Early Middle Late

Question 52

In the late stage of dependence, people will not improve without:

Answer 52

Treatment

Question 53

What is detoxification?

Answer 53

The removal of poisonous effects of a substance.