Addiction

Which of the following indicate signs of addiction?

• Emotional triggers

• Craving

• Regret, guilt, shame

• All of the above

The nurse determines that a client is dependent on drugs. Which action should the nurse take to plan appropriate care?

• Ask why they started taking illegal drugs

• Ask about amount of drug use and its effect

• Ask how long they thought they could hide the drug use

• Do not ask any questions for fear the client is in denial

What is Narcan?

• A drug that may relieve pain or induce euphoria

• Type of cannabis product

• Medication to temporarily reverse an opioid overdose

• None of the above

Signs of potential alcohol withdrawal delirium include

• Hypotension, ataxia, hunger

• Stupor, lethargy, muscular rigidity

• Hypotension, coarse hand tremors, lethargy

• Hypertension, change in LOC, hallucinations

Priority interventions for benzodiazepine withdrawal

• Orient client frequently to time, place, and person

• Offer fluids and diet as tolerated

• Implement seizure precautions

• Encourage participation in group therapy sessions

Which medication would a nurse anticipate administering to maintain abstinence from alcohol?

• Chlordiazepoxide

• Disulfiram

• Bupropion

• Carbamazepine

Signs of cocaine intoxication include (select all that apply)

• Nystagmus

• Dilated pupils

• Hypersomnia

• Depression

A nurse is taking care of a client who is experiencing delirium tremens. Which action should the nurse take first?

• Administer diazepam.

• Raise the side rails of the bed.

• Obtain a medical history.

• Start intravenous fluids.

Medication for opioid withdrawal

• Methadone

• Disulfiram

• Risperidone

• Lithium carbonate

Which of the following would warrant the administration of Narcan (Naloxone)?

• 28 year old male who smoked spice

• 23 year old female who injected cocaine

• 82 year old female that took too much hydrocodone

• 30 year old male that overdosed on diazepam