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Subject: Psychiatric Nursing
Time: 45 Minutes
1. Which of the following substances is classified as a hallucinogen?
a) Heroin
b) Cocaine
c) LSD
d) Methamphetamine
2. Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in the reward pathway and addiction?
a) Serotonin
b) Dopamine
c) GABA
d) Glutamate
3. Which medication is commonly used to manage withdrawal symptoms in individuals with alcohol use disorder?
a) Naloxone
b) Buprenorphine
c) Naltrexone
d) Disulfiram
4. Substance-induced persisting dementia is most commonly associated with chronic abuse of which substance?
a) Marijuana
b) Alcohol
c) Inhalants
d) Opioids
5. Which of the following statements about dual diagnosis is true?
a) It refers to the presence of two mental disorders in an individual.
b) It refers to the co-occurrence of a substance use disorder and a mental disorder.
c) It refers to the process of diagnosing substance use disorders.
d) It refers to the presence of two substance use disorders in an individual.
6. The CAGE questionnaire is a screening tool used to assess:
a) Depression
b) Anxiety
c) Eating disorders
d) Alcohol use disorders
7. Which of the following substances is classified as a stimulant?
a) Benzodiazepines
b) Barbiturates
c) Amphetamines
d) Opioids
8. A nurse is caring for a client experiencing alcohol withdrawal. Which medication is commonly used to manage withdrawal symptoms in this client?
a) Lorazepam
b) Olanzapine
c) Sertraline
d) Haloperidol
9. Which of the following is an example of a harm reduction strategy for substance use disorders?
a) Abstinence-only approach
b) Methadone maintenance therapy
c) Involuntary commitment
d) Punitive legal measures
10. Which of the following medications is used to reverse opioid overdose?
a) Methadone
b) Buprenorphine
c) Naloxone
d) Clonidine
11. A nurse is assessing a client with cocaine use disorder. Which of the following physical signs is commonly associated with cocaine use?
a) Constricted pupils
b) Bradycardia
c) Hypotension
d) Dilated pupils
12. Which of the following is a common symptom of amphetamine withdrawal?
a) Fatigue
b) Diarrhea
c) Hypersomnia
d) Constipation
13. Which of the following medications is commonly used to manage nicotine dependence?
a) Bupropion
b) Ondansetron
c) Aripiprazole
d) Lamotrigine
14. A nurse is caring for a client with opioid use disorder who is undergoing detoxification. The nurse should anticipate the use of which medication to manage withdrawal symptoms?
a) Diazepam
b) Gabapentin
c) Clonidine
d) Methylphenidate
15. Which of the following is a long-acting benzodiazepine used for the management of alcohol withdrawal?
a) Alprazolam
b) Diazepam
c) Lorazepam
d) Clonazepam
16. A nurse is providing education to a client with polysubstance use disorder. The client asks about the risk of overdose. The nurse should prioritize teaching about the increased risk of overdose when combining which substances?
a) Alcohol and opioids
b) Marijuana and hallucinogens
c) Cocaine and amphetamines
d) Benzodiazepines and barbiturates
17. Which of the following is an example of a controlled substance schedule with the highest potential for abuse and no accepted medical use?
a) Schedule II
b) Schedule III
c) Schedule IV
d) Schedule I
18. A nurse is conducting an assessment on a client with inhalant use disorder. Which of the following is a common physical finding associated with inhalant use?
a) Pupillary constriction
b) Slow heart rate
c) Decreased appetite
d) Chemical odor on breath or clothing
19. Which of the following medications is used to reduce cravings and relapse in individuals with alcohol use disorder?
a) Acamprosate
b) Topiramate
c) Memantine
d) Atomoxetine
20. A nurse is caring for a client with opioid use disorder who is prescribed buprenorphine-naloxone. The nurse should instruct the client to take the medication via which route?
a) Intravenous injection
b) Subcutaneous injection
c) Oral dissolving tablet
d) Transdermal patch
21. Which of the following factors contributes to the development of tolerance in individuals with substance use disorders?
a) Increased sensitivity to the substance
b) Decreased metabolism of the substance
c) Neuroadaptive changes in the brain
d) Altered blood-brain barrier permeability
22. Which of the following medications is commonly used to manage alcohol use disorder by creating an unpleasant reaction when alcohol is consumed?
a) Naltrexone
b) Disulfiram
c) Acamprosate
d) Methadone
23. A nurse is assessing a client with cannabis use disorder. Which of the following physical signs is commonly associated with acute cannabis intoxication?
a) Hypertension
b) Hypothermia
c) Pinpoint pupils
d) Conjunctival injection
24. Which of the following substances is classified as a club drug?
a) Heroin
b) Methamphetamine
c) Ketamine
d) Codeine
25. A nurse is caring for a client with hallucinogen persisting perception disorder (HPPD). Which of the following symptoms is commonly associated with HPPD?
a) Flashbacks of previous drug use
b) Delusions and hallucinations
c) Severe anxiety and panic attacks
d) Muscle rigidity and tremors
26. Which of the following is a long-acting opioid agonist used for the maintenance treatment of opioid use disorder?
a) Naloxone
b) Methadone
c) Buprenorphine
d) Naltrexone
27. A nurse is caring for a client with stimulant use disorder. Which of the following physiological effects is commonly associated with stimulant use?
a) Depressed mood
b) Increased appetite
c) Decreased heart rate
d) Elevated blood pressure
28. Which of the following substances is commonly used in the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) but can also be misused and lead to addiction?
a) Methylphenidate
b) Risperidone
c) Sertraline
d) Venlafaxine
29. A nurse is assessing a client with sedative-hypnotic use disorder. Which of the following physiological effects is commonly associated with sedative-hypnotic use?
a) Hyperactivity and restlessness
b) Increased appetite and weight gain
c) Slurred speech and ataxia
d) Hypertension and tachycardia
30. Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat opioid use disorder and blocks the effects of opioids by occupying opioid receptors?
a) Clonidine
b) Gabapentin
c) Naltrexone
d) Zolpidem
Answers:
- c) LSD
- b) Dopamine
- c) Naltrexone
- b) Alcohol
- b) It refers to the co-occurrence of a substance use disorder and a mental disorder.
- d) Alcohol use disorders
- c) Amphetamines
- a) Lorazepam
- b) Methadone maintenance therapy
- c) Naloxone
- d) Dilated pupils
- a) Fatigue
- a) Bupropion
- c) Clonidine
- b) Diazepam
- a) Alcohol and opioids
- d) Schedule I
- d) Chemical odor on breath or clothing
- a) Acamprosate
- c) Oral dissolving tablet
- c) Neuroadaptive changes in the brain
- b) Disulfiram
- d) Conjunctival injection
- c) Ketamine
- a) Flashbacks of previous drug use
- b) Methadone
- d) Elevated blood pressure
- a) Methylphenidate
- c) Slurred speech and ataxia
- c) Naltrexone