NSG 210 Addiction EXAM
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CORRECT ANSWERS
Addiction - answer a psychological or physical need for a drug or
process to the extent that the individual will risk negative
consequences in an attempt to meet the need
Defining characteristics of addiction - answer Tolerance and
withdrawal
Deception of self and others
Relapse process
Cultural variations r/t addiction - answer changes the acceptability
of chemical use
Substances and the brain - answer abusive substances affect
dopamine systems and directly or indirectly affect limbic system
Addiction process in the brain - answer First time use releases a
large amount of dopamine
Over time, dopamine receptors and levels decrease and the person
needs the substance to keep dopamine levels normal
Cycle of tolerance begins
Dependence and addictions occurs
Genetics - answer 40 to 60 % of personal vulnerability to addiction
, Cross-tolerance - answer tolerance for a substance one has not
taken before as a result of using another substance similar to it.
Alcohol, benzos, barbiturates
Dependence - answer physiological need for substance that cannot
be controlled resulting in tolerance
Addiction - answer physiological process of dependence as well as
psychological need to seek substance
Alcohol Questionnaires - answer CAGE
Michigan alcohol screening tool
National institute on alcohol and abuse and alcoholism quantity and
frequency
History r/t addiction - answer Problems in areas of life (legal,
financial, social, etc.)
Reported leisure activities around alcohol or other substances
Driving while intoxicated
Reported injury associated with fall, fights, crashes, etc.
Hesitant to disclose info r/t addiction
Physical r/t addiction - answer Common s/s of addiction (fatigue,
insomnia, headaches, anorexia, sexual dysfunction, changes in
mood, weight loss, vague physical complaints)
Appearance older than stated
Undernourished
Failure of standard doses of sedatives to have therapeutic affect
Clinical institute withdrawal assessment for alcohol - answer NIAA
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