The nurse explains that an alternative to disulfiram (Antabuse) is the drug naltrexone (ReVia). Which information should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
a. Naltrexone (ReVia) causes severe head-aches if alcohol is consumed while using the drug.
b. Naltrexone (ReVia) can cause a depen-dence on the medication itself if taken improperly.
c. Naltrexone (ReVia) releases endor-phin-like enzymes that mimic intoxication.
d. Naltrexone (ReVia) blocks craving and prevents relapse.
Question 2After detoxification from substance abuse, the patient says, I feel better than I have in years All I needed was some rest. I am not an alcoholic. Which response is best for the nurse to make?
a. What were you doing that got you ad-mitted to the detoxification center?
b. Alcoholism has many definitions. What is yours?
c. Admitting to alcoholism is hard.
d. Alcoholism has ruined your life. How can you say you are not an alcoholic?
Question 3An intoxicated patient is admitted to a treatment center for detoxification. The nurse understands that his withdrawal will be supported with which method?
a. Psychotherapy support
b. Large doses opioids to ensure sedation for 72 hours
c. Symptomatic relief until the substance clears his symptoms
d. Titrated amounts of alcohol until severe withdrawal resolves
Question 4A person in jail for public intoxication has been without alcohol for 12 hours. Which finding indicates that the patient may be withdrawing from alcohol?
a. Irritability
b. Nausea and vomiting
c. Hallucinations
d. Seizures
Question 5How long does it take the body to metabolize a single can of beer?
a. 20 minutes
b. 30 minutes
c. 40 minutes
d. 60 minutes
Question 6Which statement accurately explains the difference between an enabler and a co-dependent?
a. A codependent covers up the substance abuser's behavior.
b. A codependent rationalizes the substance abuser's behavior.
c. An enabler uses the substance abuser's behavior to build up his or her own self-esteem.
d. An enabler is also a substance abuser.
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