ANCC PMHNP SA EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

ANCC PMHNP SA EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
dependence Ans-repeated use of drug with or without physical dependence



abuse Ans-misuse of drug



misuse Ans-usually applies to prescribed medications



Intoxication Ans-the state in which a person's mental and physical abilities are impaired by
alcohol or another substance



withdrawal Ans-A group of symptoms that occur when a dependent person stops taking a
drug



Tolerance Ans-the diminishing effect with regular use of the same dose of a drug, requiring
the user to take larger and larger doses before experiencing the drug's effect



etiology of substance use Ans-psychodynamic and biological theories



psychodynamic theory of substance abuse Ans-behavior of abuse is fixated in oral stage

person seeks gratification through oral behaviors



biological theory of substance abuse Ans-genetic loading

neurobiological processes; reinforcement, positive reward, negative reward,

neuroadaptation-brain changes in structure and function



positive reinforcement Ans-include disinhibition, euphoria, and anxiety reduction