Substance abuse is one of the common health problems now-a-day, that has a great impact on the lives of our people, sociologically and economically.
6. The following is not appropriate as a goal of care for clients with chemical and drug dependency:
A. experience increasing comfort and safety
B. identify community resources to support client and family
C. experience loss of weight during rehabilitation
D. develop stress-management technique
7. A condition in Which an individual experiences withdrawal syndrome when a substance is abruptly stopped is:
A. physiological dependency
B. drug misuse
C. psychological dependency
D. drug abuse
8. The primary defense mechanism used by chemical dependents is:
A. suppression
B. denial
C. projection
D. rationalization
9. When a nurse participates in information dissemination regarding the problems of drug addiction and initiates group discussion among the young people to draw from their problems and coping responses, she is demonstrating what levels of care?
A. Secondary Care
B. Quarterly Intervention
C. Tertiary Care
D. Primary Intervention
10. Which of the following statement is not correct regarding withdrawal?
A. Delirium tremens may occur about second to fourth day after drinking has stopped
B. Respiratory and hypotension are common during withdrawal
C. Withdrawal signs and symptoms may accur within 6-12 hours after drinking has ceased
D. Seizures and hallucination may occur during withrawal
