Week 10 substance use

Question 1

Define dependence

Answer 1

• Limited to physiological dependence

- A represented by tolerance and withdrawal

Question 2

What are the four factors that influence substance abuse?

Answer 2

• social practices and acceptability (most influential)
• affordability
• trauma, violence, and chronic pain
• mental health

Question 3

What are the five A’s for integrating knowledge of substance use in health assessment?

Answer 3

• Acquire knowledge
• Anticipate harm
• Analyze impact of policies
• Avoid social judgement
• Approach all patients respectfully

Question 4

What are the daily and weekly alcohol limits for men and women?

Answer 4

• Women: 2/day, 10/week

- Men: 3/day and 15/week

Question 5

For whom is the TWEAK alcohol tool designed? What are its components?

Answer 5

Designed for women, especially pregnant women.

• Tolerance
• Worry
• Eye opener
• Amnesia
• K (c)ut down

Question 6

What are the GAD 7 scores for anxiety?

Answer 6

0-4 minimal
5-9 mild
10-14 moderate
15-21 severe

Question 7

What are the PHQ-9 scores for depression

Answer 7

0-4 none/minimal
5-9 mild
10-14 moderate
15-19 moderately severe
20-27 severe

Question 8

Define tolerance

Answer 8

-Tolerance: needing more amounts to produce desired effect

Question 9

Define withdrawal

Answer 9

-Withdrawal: physiological symptoms when substance is withdrawn