Chapter 28: Substance-Related Disorders

Chapter 28: Substance-Related Disorders

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Abused substances are those chemicals that alter the person’s perception by affecting the:

ANS:  A

Abused substances are chemicals that affect the central nervous system (CNS). They often enhance or depress moods or emotions.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   Page 307        OBJ:   1

TOP:   Definitions of Terms                       KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:  Client Needs: Physiological Integrity

2. The client drinks at least 12 colas every day. Today, he is unable to obtain his cola and is becoming more irritated and physically uncomfortable with each hour. The client is experiencing signs of:

ANS:  B

In this situation, the client is exhibiting signs and symptoms of addiction to caffeine. An addiction is defined as a physical dependence on a substance.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Application           REF:   Page 308        OBJ:   4

TOP:   Chemicals of Abuse                        KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:  Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity

3. Every chemical ingested by a pregnant woman poses a potential danger to her unborn child. This is especially true during the:

ANS:  B

The fetus is most vulnerable during the first trimester of pregnancy.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Knowledge            REF:   Page 308        OBJ:   2

TOP:   Substance Use and Age                   KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:  Client Needs: Physiological Integrity

4. Children who are smaller at birth, have small heads (microcephaly), and fail to develop normally have characteristics of:

ANS:  B

These are some of the effects of fetal alcohol syndrome, which occurs with excessive alcohol use during pregnancy.

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Comprehension     REF:   Page 308        OBJ:   2

TOP:   Drugs in Pregnancy                         KEY:  Nursing Process Step: Assessment

MSC:   Client Needs: Physiological Integrity