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Question 1 of 5

A newly hospitalized patient has needle tracks on both arms. A friend states that the patient uses heroin daily but has not used in the past 24 hours. The nurse should assess the patient for:

A. slurred speech, excessive drowsiness, and bradycardia

B. paranoid delusions, tactile hallucinations, and panic

C. runny nose, yawning, insomnia, and chills

D. anxiety, agitation, and aggression

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: runny nose, yawning, insomnia, and chills

Question 2 of 5

Which medication is the nurse most likely to see prescribed as part of the treatment plan for both a patient in an alcoholism treatment program and a patient in a program for the treatment of opioid addiction?

A. methadone (Dolophine)

B. bromocriptine (Parlodel)

C. disulfiram (Antabuse)

D. naltrexone (Revia)

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: naltrexone (Revia)

Question 3 of 5

A patient undergoing alcohol rehabilitation decides to accept disulfiram (Antabuse) therapy to avoid impulsively responding to drinking cues. Which information should be included in the discharge teaching for this patient? Select all that apply.

A. Avoid aged cheeses.

B. Read labels of all liquid medications.

C. Wear sunscreen and avoid bright sunlight.

D. Maintain an adequate dietary intake of sodium.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Read labels of all liquid medications.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse demonstrates appropriate Asian-American cultural sensitivity when:

A. Substituting the word 'sadness' for depression when participating at a health fair at a local Asian-American senior center.

B. Anticipating that the Asian-American teenager is well educated concerning the dangers of tobacco and marijuana abuse.

C. Being particularly interested in the older Asian-American's view regarding the role of alcohol in managing stress.

D. Evaluating the critical thinking skills and short-term recall abilities of the Asian-American female over the age of 70.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Substituting the word 'sadness' for depression when participating at a health fair at a local Asian-American senior center.

Question 5 of 5

The focus of generic crisis intervention is to:

A. Introduce the nurse as a caring resource to those in crisis.

B. Assist as many in-crisis individuals as quickly as possible.

C. Remove the individual in crisis from immediate sources of stress.

D. Serve as a liaison between the individual in crisis and needed services.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Assist as many in-crisis individuals as quickly as possible.

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