Question 1

What does the term dependence refers to?

Accepted Answer

Necessary use of drugs to prevent withdrawal symptoms

Question 2

The nurse is interviewing a client who reports that he drinks alcohol when snorting cocaine. Which of the following best describes what is happening with this client?

Accepted Answer

Polysubstance use refers to the use of more than one drug or type of drug by an individual, either at the same time or at different times. In this case, the client is using both alcohol and cocaine, which fits the definition of polysubstance use.

Question 3

A nurse is caring for a client who has had long-term marijuana use. Which of the following physical effects is the priority concern to the nurse?

Accepted Answer

Respiratory tract damage is the priority concern for a nurse caring for a client with long-term marijuana use because it directly impacts the client's airway, breathing, and gas exchange, which are critical for life.

Question 4

Which statement about nicotine and smoking is accurate?

Accepted Answer

Sidestream smoke contains more toxic compounds than mainstream smoke because it contains higher levels of tar, carbon monoxide, and other harmful chemicals.

Question 5

What is the most widely used federally prohibited drug in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Marijuana is the most widely used drug in the United States that is federally prohibited. Despite legalization in several states for medical and recreational use, it remains illegal under federal law.

Question 6

The nurse is providing community health education about how alcohol affects the body. Which individual behavior would the nurse describe as being most likely to contribute to the lowest blood alcohol concentration?

Accepted Answer

Having a high body weight generally contributes to a lower blood alcohol concentration because the alcohol is distributed in a larger volume of body water, reducing its concentration in the blood.

Question 7

The use of any substance that threatens a person's health or impairs his or her social or economic functioning is referred by what term?

Accepted Answer

Substance abuse is the correct term for the use of any substance that negatively impacts a person's health, social, or economic functioning. It encompasses a broader range of behaviors than drug dependence or addiction, which are characterized by a physical or psychological need for the substance. Substance abuse can occur without the presence of dependence or addiction.

Question 8

Which health problem causes more deaths, illnesses, and disabilities than any other in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Substance abuse, which includes the misuse of drugs and alcohol, is a leading cause of death, illness, and disability in the United States, surpassing individual issues like tobacco or alcohol abuse alone.

Question 9

What is the oldest and most widely used psychoactive drug in the world?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol is the oldest and most widely used psychoactive drug in the world, with evidence of its consumption dating back thousands of years in various cultures.

Question 10

What is the leading cause of preventable birth defects in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Fetal alcohol syndrome is the leading cause of preventable birth defects in the United States, caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy.

Question 11

How much alcohol can the liver metabolize in an hour?

Accepted Answer

The answer of How much alcohol can the liver metabolize...

Question 12

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a drug addiction. Which of the following is the client most at risk for having?

Accepted Answer

Individuals with drug addiction are at a higher risk for accidents due to impaired judgment and coordination, and they may also have an increased risk of suicide due to mental health issues associated with addiction.

Question 13

A nurse is providing education to a parent-teacher organization about substance use and abuse among children. Which of the following information would the nurse most likely include in this presentation?

Accepted Answer

Inhalants are often among the first drugs that young children experiment with due to their accessibility. They can be found in common household products, making them easily accessible to young children who might not have access to other substances.

Question 14

A nurse is working with a client during a smoking cessation program. The client has developed an action plan for smoking cessation but has not yet implemented it. Which stage of change is the client experiencing?

Accepted Answer

The client is in the Preparation stage of change, as they have developed an action plan for smoking cessation but have not yet implemented it. This stage involves intending to take action in the immediate future.

Question 15

Which factor has contributed to the problem of substance abuse?

Accepted Answer

Social acceptability of certain drugs has contributed to the problem of substance abuse by normalizing their use and making them more accessible or desirable to the public.

Question 16

Why must nurses examine their attitudes about alcohol, tobacco, and other drug (ATOD) abuse and addiction before working with individuals with this health problem?

Accepted Answer

To effectively help individuals with addiction, nurses must approach them with a nonjudgmental attitude to build trust and foster a therapeutic relationship. Preconceived notions or biases can hinder this process.

Question 17

A client has not yet made a commitment to act to change personal health behaviors. Which stage of change is the client experiencing?

Accepted Answer

The answer of A client has not yet made a...

Question 18

A school nurse is coordinating the implementation of a drug education program in the school. Which of the following levels of prevention is being implemented?

Accepted Answer

The drug education program is an example of a primary level of prevention, as it aims to prevent the problem (drug use) before it occurs by educating the students.

Question 19

A nurse is providing care for a family in which a nonaddict is experiencing a stress-induced preoccupation with an addict's life, leading to extreme dependence on the addict. Which of the following best describes what is happening?

Accepted Answer

Codependency describes a situation where a person develops an extreme dependence on an addict, often neglecting their own needs to focus on the addict's life and problems. This can lead to a stress-induced preoccupation with the addict, as described in the scenario.

Question 20

What happened in the United States because of prohibition?

Accepted Answer

Prohibition, which lasted from 1920 to 1933 in the United States, led to an increase in violent crime and corruption, particularly as organized crime took over the distribution of alcohol.

Quiz 37: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Problems