NU665C 2022 MAY Week 4 Quiz Latest

Week 4 Quiz

Question 1A 14-year-old boy is brought to the ED by the police after the boy assaulted a passerby. The patient is slurring his speech and appears unsteady. On physical exam, he is found to have nystagmus, generalized muscle weakness, and depressed reflexes. He is sluggish and complains that he is seeing double. Which substance is most likely causing his intoxication syndrome?

Select one:

 a.Inhalants

 b.Stimulants

 c.Alcohol

d.Amphetamines

 e.Hallucinogens

Question 2A key indicator of addiction that can be applied when assessing a client for substance use is ________.

Select one:

 a.calling in sick every Monday morning

 b.loss of control over frequency or amount of use

c.bragging about the amount of alcohol consumed

 d.having withdrawal symptoms when use is stopped

 e.None of the answers is .

Question 3A PMHNP notices that few substance abuse treatment programs apply evidence-based practice. The PMHNP wants to initiate such a treatment program to ________.

Select one:

 a.implement the use of valid instruments

 b.improve outcomes through analysis and synthesis of evidence

c.maximize interventions and increase skill utilization

 d.optimize revenue-generating potential

Question 4A screening tool developed specifically to screen adolescents for high risk alcohol and other drug use is ________.

Select one:

 a.PACES

 b.HEEADSSS

 c.CRAFFT

d.M-CHAT

 e.None of the answers is .

Question 5Although your client denies any significant drug use, he comes to his appointment today with symptoms of nausea, muscle cramping, agitation, and anxiety. Your first thought, given his history of substance abuse, is ________.

Select one:

 a.opiate addiction

b.marijuana intoxication

 c.alcohol intoxication

 d.opiate withdrawal