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substance use nursing history Q’s

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  • type of substance
  • amount of substance
  • pattern and frequency of use (look for changes)
  • age at onset
  • date of last substance use
  • changes in occupational/school performance
  • hx of abstinence periods
  • previous withdrawal manifestations
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rate of substance abuse is highest in ages

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18-25

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people at increased risk of substance disorder

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  • alaska natives
  • native american groups
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people at a decreased risk of substance disorder

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asian groups

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older adult indications of substance abuse

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  • decreased self care
  • incontinence
  • manifestations that look like dementia
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opioid intoxication antidote

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naloxone

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opioid abstinence syndrome s/sx

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  • starts with sweating and rhinorrhea
  • piloerection
  • tremors
  • irritability
  • diarrhea
  • weakness
  • insomnia
  • N/V
  • pupil dilation
  • muscle weakness/pain
  • suicidal ideation
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things BAC depends on

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  • weight
  • gender
  • alcohol concentration
  • number of drinks
  • gastric absorption rate
  • tolerance level
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when does alcohol withdrawal start?

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4-12 hours after last drink

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how long does alcohol withdrawal last?

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5-7 days

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when does alcohol delirium start?

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2-3 days after last drink

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alcohol delirium is considered a

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medical emergency

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nicotine abstinence syndrome s/sx

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  • cravings
  • irritability
  • nervousness
  • restlessness
  • anxiety
  • insomnia
  • anger
  • depressed mood
  • increased appetite
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safety for substance use disorders

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  • prevent falls
  • seizure precautions
  • 1:1 observation (withdrawal)
  • low stimulation
  • monitor for covert substance use during detox
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education for substance use disorders

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  • addiction
  • initial tx goal
  • removing unnecessary meds
  • not sharing meds
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emergency plan components

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  • what client needs to do
  • who client needs to contact
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12 step program

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Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

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family groups

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  • Al-anon
  • Ala-teen
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what does a 12-step program teach?

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  • abstinence is needed for recovery
  • a higher power can assist with recovery
  • clients are not responsible for their disease, but are responsible for their recovery
  • client cannot blame others
  • client must acknowledge their feelings and problems
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disulfiram: acetaldehyde syndrome s/sx

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  • N/V
  • weakness
  • sweating
  • palpitations
  • hypotension
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what tests/labs should you monitor while taking disulfiram?

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LIVER (hepatotoxicity)

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should you take naltrexone with food?

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yes to decrease GI distress

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who should not take acamprosate?

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pregnant women

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what medication must be administered from an approved tx center?

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methadone

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what medication does not reduce the cravings of opioids?

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clonidine

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mild tension relieving behaviors

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  • finger/foot tapping
  • fidgeting
  • lip chewing
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at what level of anxiety should gross motor activities be encouraged?

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  • severe
  • panic
    (walking)
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how should you speak to those with severe/panic level anxiety?

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  • firm, short, simple, statements
  • repetition
  • slow, low-pitched, calm voice
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generalized anxiety disorder criteria

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uncontrollable, excessive worry
- majority of days
- at least 6 months

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manifestations of separation anxiety

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  • during or in anticipation
  • HA
  • N/V
  • sleep disturbances
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how might people with specific phobias try to decrease anxiety?

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alcohol or substances

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panic attack criteria

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  • 15-30 minutes
  • 4+ manifestations
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what type of environment should be provided for anxiety?

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  • safe
  • calm
  • quiet
  • structured
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when should you teach someone with anxiety?

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after acute anxiety subsides

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obsessive-compulsive behaviors are

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  • time consuming
  • repetitive
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how long does ASD last?

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3 days to 1 month following event

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how long does PTSD last?

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longer than 1 month following event

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how long does dissociative fugue last?

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weeks to months

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what does severity of trauma depend on?

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  • duration
  • amount of personal threat
  • far from home or familiar surroundings
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individual vulnerabilities of ASD/PTSD

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  • past coping mechanisms
  • personality
  • preexisting mental disorders
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intrusive findings of ASD/PTSD

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  • involuntary, distressing
  • memories
  • flashbacks
  • nightmares/dreams
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behavior changes in adjustment disorder

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  • arguing
  • erratic driving
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when should the nurse help with decision making in dissociative disorders?

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during dissociative periods

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when are grounding techniques used and what are they?

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  • clapping hands
  • touching objects
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should you talk to those with dissociative disorders about their past?

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not too much

46
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what problems are avoided with buspirone that are problems with benzos?

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  • sedation
  • tolerance
  • dependence
  • withdrawal
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defense mechanisms without a maladaptive use

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  • altruism
  • sublimation
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defense mechanisms without an adaptive use

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  • conversion
  • splitting
  • projection
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3 characteristics of ADHD

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  • inattention
  • hyperactivity
  • impulsivity
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what are those with ADHD at risk for?

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injury

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ADHD criteria

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  • behaviors present prior to age 12
  • behaviors present in more than 1 setting
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autism s/sx

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  • delayed cognitive/language development
  • inability to maintain eye contact
  • repetitive actions
  • strict routines
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when is autism diagnosed?

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early childhood

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who is autism more common in?

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boys

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how should you talk to those with ADHD, disruptive, impulse control, and conduct disorders?

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  • be calm, firm, and respectful
  • use short, clear explanations
  • obtain attention before giving directions
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how should you talk to those with autism?

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be short, concise, and developmentally appropriate

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what system should you develop with parents?

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a reward system

58
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when should you give plenty of notice to those with autism?

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before changing routines

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what can separation anxiety in children develop into?

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  • school phobia
  • phobia of being left alone
  • depression
  • panic disorder
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how is play affected in children with PTSD?

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  • decreases
    or
  • involving aspects of traumatic events
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when do manifestations of disruptive, impulse control, and conduct disorders worsen?

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  • situations that required sustained attention (classroom)
  • unstructured group situations (playground)
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when do those with ODD misbehave most?

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  • home
  • toward the person they know the best
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what can ODD develop into?

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conduct disorder

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temper outburst criteria

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  • present 3+ times per week
  • observable by others
  • in at least 2 settings
  • does not correlate with situation
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DMDD onset

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ages 6-18

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IED onset

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  • typically ages 13-21
  • as early as age 6
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IED can lead to

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chronic disease (HTN, DM)

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conduct disorder behaviors

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  • aggression to people/animals
  • destruction of property
  • deceitfulness/theft
  • violation of rules
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conduct disorder childhood onset

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  • before age 10
  • more common in males
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conduct disorder adolescent onset

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  • after age 10
  • prevalence equal in males and females
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what do those with conduct disorder do?

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  • lie
  • bully
  • threaten
  • intimidate
  • shoplift
  • truant from school
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education for children/adolescents

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  • gun/weapon control
  • seat belts
  • protective sports gear
  • contraceptives, STI’s, abstinence
  • substance use
  • who to voice concern to: police, school nurse, counselor, teacher
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when should you take methylphenidate?

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  • 30-45 mins before meals
  • last dose before 4 pm
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transdermal methylphenidate location and timing

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  • hip (alternate)
  • no more than 9 hours
75
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what type of prescription is needed for methylphenidate?

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handwritten

76
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when should atomoxetine/bupropion be taken?

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  • with or after meals
  • last dose before 4 pm
77
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when should TCA’s be taken?

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bedtime

78
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what happens when guanfacine/clonidine are stopped abruptly?

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rebound HTN

79
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who should not be given guanfacine/clonidine?

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children under 6 y/o

80
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when should you take SSRI’s?

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  • in the morning
  • with food to decrease GI effects

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