NURS 3710 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
Symptoms of cannabis intoxication - ANSWER experience bright colors, time goes
slowly, increased appetite, dry mouth, tachycardia, conjunctival injection (with high
doses depersonalization and derealization can occur)
Symptoms of cannabis withdrawal - ANSWER Irritability, anger, aggression, anxiety,
restlessness, depressed mood, abdominal pain, sweating, chills, fever, headache,
shakes
Symptoms of LSD (hallucinogen) intoxication - ANSWER Pupil dilation, tachycardia,
sweating, palpitations, blurred vision, tremors, psychosis, depersonalization,
derealization
Symptoms of PCP (hallucinogen) toxicity - ANSWER assaultive, impulsive, nystagmus,
htn, tachycardia, ataxia, dysarthria, muscle rigidity, seizures, coma, hyperacusis,
hyperthermia
Interventions for LSD intoxication - ANSWER Haldol
Talk patient down
Administer benzo - valium
Interventions for PCP intoxication - ANSWER Restraints first!
Seizure precautions
Benzo
Antipyretic/cooling blanket
Can't talk patient down
, Symptoms of opioid intoxication - ANSWER pupils constrict, intense drowsiness, coma,
psychomotor retardation, slurred speech, altered mood, impaired memory
Symptoms of opioid withdrawal - ANSWER pupil dilation, mood dysphoria, NVD, muscle
aches, fever, insomnia, lacrimation, rhinorrhea, yawning, piloerection, sweating
Symptoms of opioid OD - ANSWER Pinpoint pupils, resp depression, coma, hypotension,
bradycardia, hypothermia
8-10hrs after last drink of alcohol what do you expect to see and do as the nurse? -
ANSWER See: mild tremors, nausea, anxiety, rapid HR, increased BP, diaphoresis
-Give a benzo
10-12hrs after last drink of alcohol what do you expect to see and do as the nurse? -
ANSWER See: gross tremors, hyperactivity, insomnia, anorexia, generalized weakness,
disorientation, illusions, nightmares, hallucinations
-Give benzo, antipsychotic, prevent delirium (reorient)
12-48hrs after last drink of alcohol what do you expect to see and do as the nurse? -
ANSWER Everything plus tonic-clonic seizures
-Give benzo, seizure precautions, avoid ambulation, seclusion to reduce stimulation
3-5 days after last drink of alcohol what do you expect to see and do as the nurse? -
ANSWER Initial and continuing delirium tremens manifested as confusion, severe
psychomotor activity, agitation, sleeplessness, hallucinations, tachycardia
-Give benzo, hydrate, avoid ambulation, seclusion to reduce stimulation. Start on
acamprosate after fifth day
What are the stages in the cycle of violence? - ANSWER 1. Tension
- walking on egg shells
- threats; intimidation, unpredictable behavior
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
Symptoms of cannabis intoxication - ANSWER experience bright colors, time goes
slowly, increased appetite, dry mouth, tachycardia, conjunctival injection (with high
doses depersonalization and derealization can occur)
Symptoms of cannabis withdrawal - ANSWER Irritability, anger, aggression, anxiety,
restlessness, depressed mood, abdominal pain, sweating, chills, fever, headache,
shakes
Symptoms of LSD (hallucinogen) intoxication - ANSWER Pupil dilation, tachycardia,
sweating, palpitations, blurred vision, tremors, psychosis, depersonalization,
derealization
Symptoms of PCP (hallucinogen) toxicity - ANSWER assaultive, impulsive, nystagmus,
htn, tachycardia, ataxia, dysarthria, muscle rigidity, seizures, coma, hyperacusis,
hyperthermia
Interventions for LSD intoxication - ANSWER Haldol
Talk patient down
Administer benzo - valium
Interventions for PCP intoxication - ANSWER Restraints first!
Seizure precautions
Benzo
Antipyretic/cooling blanket
Can't talk patient down
, Symptoms of opioid intoxication - ANSWER pupils constrict, intense drowsiness, coma,
psychomotor retardation, slurred speech, altered mood, impaired memory
Symptoms of opioid withdrawal - ANSWER pupil dilation, mood dysphoria, NVD, muscle
aches, fever, insomnia, lacrimation, rhinorrhea, yawning, piloerection, sweating
Symptoms of opioid OD - ANSWER Pinpoint pupils, resp depression, coma, hypotension,
bradycardia, hypothermia
8-10hrs after last drink of alcohol what do you expect to see and do as the nurse? -
ANSWER See: mild tremors, nausea, anxiety, rapid HR, increased BP, diaphoresis
-Give a benzo
10-12hrs after last drink of alcohol what do you expect to see and do as the nurse? -
ANSWER See: gross tremors, hyperactivity, insomnia, anorexia, generalized weakness,
disorientation, illusions, nightmares, hallucinations
-Give benzo, antipsychotic, prevent delirium (reorient)
12-48hrs after last drink of alcohol what do you expect to see and do as the nurse? -
ANSWER Everything plus tonic-clonic seizures
-Give benzo, seizure precautions, avoid ambulation, seclusion to reduce stimulation
3-5 days after last drink of alcohol what do you expect to see and do as the nurse? -
ANSWER Initial and continuing delirium tremens manifested as confusion, severe
psychomotor activity, agitation, sleeplessness, hallucinations, tachycardia
-Give benzo, hydrate, avoid ambulation, seclusion to reduce stimulation. Start on
acamprosate after fifth day
What are the stages in the cycle of violence? - ANSWER 1. Tension
- walking on egg shells
- threats; intimidation, unpredictable behavior
