How is drug tolerance best described? - Answer ✔✔Decreased
sensitivity to a drug over time
What is the most common symptom of Wernicke's encephalopathy? -
Answer ✔✔Confusion
Which 3 conditions does alcohol induce? - Answer ✔✔1. Steatosis
2. Hepatitis
3. Cirrhosis
Formication - Answer ✔✔a sensation like insects crawling over the
skin.
What organ is most damaged by cocaine abuse? - Answer ✔✔The Heart
What are 3 basic chemicals of amphetamines? - Answer ✔✔1.
Amphetamine Sulphate
2. Dextroamphetamine
3. Methamphetamine
,What is the most difficult drug to quit? - Answer ✔✔Nicotine: only 7%
succeed, 1/5 of all heart disease deaths linked to smoking
Convergence Theory - Answer ✔✔Rates of substance abuse among
women are converging with those of men
Alcohol Abuse ranks _____ in psychiatric disorders in the elderly -
Answer ✔✔Third
Alcohol Use Disorder 3 Subcategories in the elderly include: - Answer
✔✔1. Late-onset alcoholism
2. Delayed-onset alcoholism
3. Late-onset exacerbation drinking
First requirement at an initial meeting with a client - Answer
✔✔Establish rapport
What does Motivational Interviewing primarily involve? - Answer
✔✔Supportive persuasion
What % of Dual Dx clients received tx for only their mental illness? -
Answer ✔✔32.9%
What does the acronym GATE stand for? - Answer ✔✔Gather
information
, Access supervision
Take responsible action
Extend the action
(i.e. to evaluate suicidal ideation/behavior)
Which is the MOST important introductory statement/question to ask in
a suicidality evaluation? - Answer ✔✔I need to ask you a few questions
about suicide
What is the purpose of screening? - Answer ✔✔To determine the need
for placement or referral
What is the primary purpose of SUD assessment? - Answer ✔✔To
determine the severity of the substance problem
Who should create a treatment plan? - Answer ✔✔Collaborative team
with the client
How must 'assessment information' be handled to be the Most effective?
- Answer ✔✔Converted into goals and objectives
What 3 key elements bolster a client's desire to complete the program? -
Answer ✔✔1. Knowledge of the benefits of tx
2. Understanding of the tx process
3. Fully assuming the patient role
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