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Question 1
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Which of the following preventable health problems is the cause of more deaths, illnesses, and disabilities than any other?

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A

Use of tobacco

B

Obesity

C

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)

D

Substance abuse

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Question 2
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A female student was extremely upset over her test results. She thought she had studied thoroughly, but her test grade would be totally unacceptable to her parents. Her friend said, "Come on, it's just the first course test. You'll do better on the next one. Let's go out and have a drink. You'll feel much better." After the first drink, how will the upset student most likely feel?

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A

A bit nauseous

B

More relaxed and comfortable

C

Ready to have a second

D

Very thirsty

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Question 3
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Which of the following mood-altering substances are considered acceptable to use by current Western society?

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A

Alcohol

B

Amphetamines

C

Barbiturates

D

Nicotine

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Question 4
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Which of the following best explains why most states have the legal drinking age set at 21 years old?

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A

At 21 years of age, most Americans consider a person an adult.

B

College is completed, and employment has begun by 21 years of age.

C

Most 21-year-olds are self-supporting and no longer dependent on parents.

D

The alcohol-related death rate rose alarmingly when drinking age was lowered to 18 years.

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Question 5
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Which of the following best explains what experts believe is the causative factor in the decline in total alcohol consumption?

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A

Americans prefer less dangerous mood-altering substances.

B

Increased "sin" taxes on alcohol and tobacco nationwide

C

Less social tolerance and no-drinking-while-driving campaigns

D

So many movies about teenaged drinking make alcohol look adolescent.

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Question 6
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Which legislation has increased funding for treatment and rehabilitation for substance abuse?

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A
Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act
B
Anti-Drug Abuse Acts of 1986 and 1988
C
Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act
D
Harrison Narcotic Act of 1914
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Question 7
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Which of the following age groups has the highest prevalence of binge drinking and heavy drinking?

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A
Adults aged 45 to 65 years
B
Adult business persons, aged 25 to 45 years
C
Both genders of depressed elderly, aged 65 years and up
D
Young adults aged 18 to 25 years
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Question 8
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Which of the following is the most commonly used illegal mood-altering substance?

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A
Cocaine or crack ecstasy
B
Heroin
C
Marijuana
D
Methamphetamine or speed
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Question 9
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Which of the following best explains why experts are now distinguishing between use and misuse?

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A
It is easier to discuss use than to accuse persons of being drug addicts.
B
Expansion of drug treatment programs has prevented some people from becoming totally addicted.
C
Persons using prescription drugs are "users," not "misusers."
D
Some persons may use drugs and not become dependent on them.
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Question 10
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Which of the following trends in drug use is being seen among young adults?

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A
Decrease in the use of illegal cocaine derivatives
B
Expansion in the misuse of prescription drugs
C
Large increase in the use of steroids and methamphetamines
D
Increase in the overall use of all types of drugs
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Question 11
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Which of the following drugs is being widely manufactured within the United States?

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A
Cocaine
B
Heroin
C
Marijuana
D
Methamphetamine
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Question 12
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In which of the following ways is methamphetamine different from and more dangerous than other mood-altering substances?

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A
The drug itself is highly combustible, so both makers and users have suffered severe burns when injecting it.
B
Methamphetamine helps users become more productive and energetic so people find it helpful at work and home and want to continue using it.
C
It provides more pleasurable effects more quickly than other mood-altering drugs, so persons become addicted more quickly.
D
Severe neurological changes occur in the brain very quickly, often even with the first dose.
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Question 13
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A woman was bragging about her 12-year-old son who was quiet and spent a lot of his time in his room building model airplanes, gluing and painting pieces. Which of the following may be concerning to the nurse?

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A
Being preadolescent, he needs education on sexual growth and development.
B
He may be inhaling fumes from the aerosol paints and glues.
C
Twelve-year-olds are not usually quiet; he needs a mental health consult.
D
Twelve-year-olds need physical exercise, and he is not getting any sitting around.
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Question 14
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Which of the following has shown a significant increase in usage among young people during the past five years?

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A
Use of marijuana
B
Use of cigarettes
C
Use of smokeless tobacco
D
Use of alcohol
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Question 15
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Which of the following best describes why it is crucial to never use the label of "addiction"?

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A
Labeling invites ridicule by other people.
B
Labeling someone avoids actually taking action to correct the behavior.
C
Labels have a tendency to remain throughout the person's life.
D
Labels influence self-perception, and behavior will begin to fulfill the label.
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Question 16
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Which of the following best explains why anyone would ever experiment with an illegal substance?

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A
As a way of rebelling against parental authority
B
Because it is forbidden
C
For the thrill of it-without getting caught
D
Friends are encouraging it
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Question 17
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A man had managed not to drink for over two years, but today, when he was told his position was being eliminated, he drank himself into a stupor. Which of the following approaches should the nurse take with this client?

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A
Admit the man is an alcoholic and always will be
B
Consider the relapse a learning opportunity and discuss options for coping with problems
C
Have him arrested for disorderly conduct in the hope that jail will get his attention and scare him into avoiding future use
D
Suggest inpatient treatment, where he will not be able to access alcohol
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Question 18
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Which of the following is crucial during the detoxification phase of the addiction process?

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A
Controlling the environment so drugs cannot be obtained
B
Maintaining a therapeutic relationship with the client
C
Maintaining communication with the client's family
D
Managing the acute withdrawal symptoms
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Question 19
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Which of the following best explains why drug abusers so often relapse?

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A
Drugs are widely available.
B
They lack a supportive environment.
C
They remember how fantastic they feel immediately after using.
D
Drugs make them feel better about life.
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Question 20
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Which of the following is the treatment of choice for treating heroin addicts during withdrawal?

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A
Acamprosate
B
Benzodiazepines
C
Methadone
D
Naltrexone
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