In what ways do support groups benefit substance abusers? (Select all that apply.)
a. Support groups provide healthy relation-ships.
b. Support groups offer opportunities to practice new coping skills.
c. Support groups decrease stress and anxie-ty.
d. Support groups improve social skills.
e. Provide cathartic opportunities.
Question 2Which findings indicate that the recovering alcoholic may be developing Wernicke encephalo-pathy? (Select all that apply.)
a. Confusion
b. Hallucinations
c. Verbally aggressive behavior
d. Ataxia
e. Seizures
Question 3The nurse cautions the recovering alcoholic who is on disulfiram (Antabuse) should avoid even small exposure to alcohol. Which signs and symptoms are characteristic of a reaction of disulfi-ram (Antabuse) with alcohol? (Select all that apply.)
a. Chest pain
b. Nausea and vomiting
c. Hypertension
d. Blurred vision
e. Blinding headache
Question 4Which criteria are part of alcohol dependency diagnosis guidelines? (Select all that apply.)
a. Identifiable withdrawal signs and symp-toms
b. Decreasing tolerance
c. Altered family relationships
d. Blackouts or amnesia pertinent to drinking episodes
e. Altered occupational productivity
Question 5Which actions describe diagnostic criteria for the diagnosis of substance abuse? (Select all that apply.)
a. Failure to meet obligations
b. Putting self and others in potential harm
c. Experiencing conflict with law enforce-ment authorities
d. Developing physical debilitation
e. Denying existence of a problem
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