Question 1

During physical assessment of a patient who has frequent nosebleeds,the nurse finds nasal sores and necrosis of the nasal septum.The nurse should ask the patient specifically about the use of which drug?

Accepted Answer

A)   Heroin
B)   Cocaine
C)   Tobacco
D)   MarijuanaE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

A patient who smokes a pack of cigarettes daily develops tachycardia and irritability on the second day after abdominal surgery.What is the nurse's best action at this time?

Accepted Answer

A)   Escort the patient outside where smoking is allowed.
B)   Move the patient to a private room and allow smoking.
C)   Tell the patient that this is a good time to quit smoking.
D)   Request a prescription for a nicotine replacement agent.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

A patient who has a history of ongoing opioid abuse is hospitalized for surgery.After a visit by a friend,the nurse finds that the patient is unresponsive with pinpoint pupils.Which prescribed medication will the nurse administer immediately?

Accepted Answer

A)   Naloxone (Narcan) 
B)   Diazepam (Valium) 
C)   Clonidine (Catapres) 
D)   Methadone (Dolophine) E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 4

A patient admitted with shortness of breath and chest pain who is a pack-a-day smoker tells the nurse,"I am just not ready to quit smoking yet." Which response by the nurse is best?

Accepted Answer

A)   "This would be a really good time to quit."
B)   "Your smoking is the cause of your chest pain."
C)   "What health problems do you think smoking has caused?"
D)   "Are you familiar with the various nicotine replacement options?"E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

A 75-year-old patient is admitted for pancreatitis.Which tool would be the most appropriate for the nurse to use during the admission assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)   Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST-10) 
B)   Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment of Alcohol Scale, Revised (CIWA-Ar) 
C)   Screening Test-Geriatric Version (SMAST-G) 
D)   Mini-Mental State ExaminationE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Exam 6: Substance Use and Dependency

A patient who smokes a pack of cigarettes daily develops tachycardia and irritability on the second day after abdominal surgery.What is the nurse's best action at this time?

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During physical assessment of a patient who has frequent nosebleeds,the nurse finds nasal sores and necrosis of the nasal septum.The nurse should ask the patient specifically about the use of which drug?

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A patient who has a history of ongoing opioid abuse is hospitalized for surgery.After a visit by a friend,the nurse finds that the patient is unresponsive with pinpoint pupils.Which prescribed medication will the nurse administer immediately?

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A patient admitted with shortness of breath and chest pain who is a pack-a-day smoker tells the nurse,"I am just not ready to quit smoking yet." Which response by the nurse is best?

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A 75-year-old patient is admitted for pancreatitis.Which tool would be the most appropriate for the nurse to use during the admission assessment?

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Exam 6: Substance Use and Dependency

A patient who smokes a pack of cigarettes daily develops tachycardia and irritability on the second day after abdominal surgery.What is the nurse's best action at this time?

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During physical assessment of a patient who has frequent nosebleeds,the nurse finds nasal sores and necrosis of the nasal septum.The nurse should ask the patient specifically about the use of which drug?

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A patient who has a history of ongoing opioid abuse is hospitalized for surgery.After a visit by a friend,the nurse finds that the patient is unresponsive with pinpoint pupils.Which prescribed medication will the nurse administer immediately?

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A patient admitted with shortness of breath and chest pain who is a pack-a-day smoker tells the nurse,"I am just not ready to quit smoking yet." Which response by the nurse is best?

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A 75-year-old patient is admitted for pancreatitis.Which tool would be the most appropriate for the nurse to use during the admission assessment?

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