Module 22: Concept Of Addiction

Question 1

Dependence

Answer 1

Physiologic need for a substance that client cant control that results in withdrawal symptoms if stopped

Question 2

Family environment

Answer 2

Seeing family and friends doing it your risk goes up

Question 3

Delirium tremens (Dt’s)

Answer 3

3-5 days following withdrawal

Vomiting and hallucinations will occur

Question 4

Effects of addiction

Answer 4

Should be viewed and treated as family disease due to denial, enabling, codependency

Question 5

Addiction effects

Answer 5

Children of alcoholics have increased risk of becoming alcoholic

Question 6

Addiction effects on children of addicts

Answer 6

Physical, mental problems as well as abuse and neglect

Question 7

Concepts related to addiction

Answer 7

Cognition, family, safety

Question 8

Health promotion

Answer 8

Additional resources for sober patients during challenging times
Ex. Mother with history of substance abuse gives birth to a premature infant. Infant may have growth restrictions.

Question 9

Important nursing consideration

Answer 9

Dont jusge or become judgemental, involve the family