NSG-3450 EXAM 3 | ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
WELL DETAILED ANSWERS | A+ GRADED | 2026
UPDATES | 100% CORRECT
a pathological use of a substance that leads to a disorder - ANSWER- Substance use disorder
When people are in the process of using a substance to excess, they are experiencing _______ -
ANSWER- Intoxication
Occurs when a person no longer responds to the drug in the way that the person initially
responded - ANSWER- Tolerance
set of physiological symptoms that occur when a person stops using a substance - ANSWER-
withdrawal
What symptoms lead to an official substance use disorder? - ANSWER- 1. impaired control of
said substance
2. Social impairment because of the substance
3. Risky use
4. Physical effects resulting from the substance
High potential for abuse
No medical use
Heroine
LSD - ANSWER- Schedule I
High potential for abuse
Only be available by prescription
Demerol for cancer pain
Ritalin - ANSWER- Schedule 2
Low to moderate for potential abuse
Testosterone
,Only available by prescription
Tylenol with codeine - ANSWER- Schedule 3
Xanax
Only by prescription
Low potential abuse
Ativan - ANSWER- Schedule 4
Limited use amount
Robitussin - ANSWER- Schedule 5
Medical comorbidity - ANSWER- Diabetes
Hep C
Psoriasis
40-60% of substance abuse disorders can be _________ - ANSWER- Inherited
People with too little neurotransmitters or neurotransmitter antagonism can be vulnerable to
_________ - ANSWER- Substance abuse
Caffeine intoxication - ANSWER- Characterized by five or more: restlessness, nervousness,
insomnia, flushed face, diuresis, gastrointestinal disturbance, muscle twitching, rambling
speech, agitation, periods of inexhaustibility, and tachycardia. Differentiated from anxiety
disorder by diuresis (excessive urination). There is no use disorder in caffeine-related disorders
More than 250mg a day
Caffeine overdose - ANSWER- Mania, depression, disorientation, delusions, hallucinations,
psychosis, seizures, death (rare)
Cardiac arrhythmia
Respiratory failure
Fever
, Treatment: Support, GI flush
Caffeine withdrawal - ANSWER- Involves three or more: headache, fatigue/drowsiness,
dysphoric mood or irritability, difficulty concentrating, and flulike symptoms.
Nausea and vomiting
12-24 hours after last dose
Usually resolves in a week
Cannabis Intoxication - ANSWER- Characterized by behavioral or psychological changes and 2
or more: conjunctival injection (redness of the eye), increased appetite, dry mouth, and
tachycardia
Depersonalization and derealization
Sometimes hallucinations
Cannabis Withdrawal - ANSWER- Characterized by three or more: irritability or aggression,
nervousness or anxiety, sleep difficulty, decreased appetite or weight loss, restlessness,
depressed mood or physical symptoms, disturbed dreams.
Headache, abdominal pain, sweating, discomfort
Within 1 week of cessation
Adolescence may be hospitalized (rehab) for cessation (rare)
Hallucinogenic intoxication - ANSWER- Psychological and behavioral changes
Paranoia, impaired judgment, intensification of perceptions, depersonalization, and
derealization, illusions.
Pupils dilated, incoordination, tachycardia, sweating, tremors
WELL DETAILED ANSWERS | A+ GRADED | 2026
UPDATES | 100% CORRECT
a pathological use of a substance that leads to a disorder - ANSWER- Substance use disorder
When people are in the process of using a substance to excess, they are experiencing _______ -
ANSWER- Intoxication
Occurs when a person no longer responds to the drug in the way that the person initially
responded - ANSWER- Tolerance
set of physiological symptoms that occur when a person stops using a substance - ANSWER-
withdrawal
What symptoms lead to an official substance use disorder? - ANSWER- 1. impaired control of
said substance
2. Social impairment because of the substance
3. Risky use
4. Physical effects resulting from the substance
High potential for abuse
No medical use
Heroine
LSD - ANSWER- Schedule I
High potential for abuse
Only be available by prescription
Demerol for cancer pain
Ritalin - ANSWER- Schedule 2
Low to moderate for potential abuse
Testosterone
,Only available by prescription
Tylenol with codeine - ANSWER- Schedule 3
Xanax
Only by prescription
Low potential abuse
Ativan - ANSWER- Schedule 4
Limited use amount
Robitussin - ANSWER- Schedule 5
Medical comorbidity - ANSWER- Diabetes
Hep C
Psoriasis
40-60% of substance abuse disorders can be _________ - ANSWER- Inherited
People with too little neurotransmitters or neurotransmitter antagonism can be vulnerable to
_________ - ANSWER- Substance abuse
Caffeine intoxication - ANSWER- Characterized by five or more: restlessness, nervousness,
insomnia, flushed face, diuresis, gastrointestinal disturbance, muscle twitching, rambling
speech, agitation, periods of inexhaustibility, and tachycardia. Differentiated from anxiety
disorder by diuresis (excessive urination). There is no use disorder in caffeine-related disorders
More than 250mg a day
Caffeine overdose - ANSWER- Mania, depression, disorientation, delusions, hallucinations,
psychosis, seizures, death (rare)
Cardiac arrhythmia
Respiratory failure
Fever
, Treatment: Support, GI flush
Caffeine withdrawal - ANSWER- Involves three or more: headache, fatigue/drowsiness,
dysphoric mood or irritability, difficulty concentrating, and flulike symptoms.
Nausea and vomiting
12-24 hours after last dose
Usually resolves in a week
Cannabis Intoxication - ANSWER- Characterized by behavioral or psychological changes and 2
or more: conjunctival injection (redness of the eye), increased appetite, dry mouth, and
tachycardia
Depersonalization and derealization
Sometimes hallucinations
Cannabis Withdrawal - ANSWER- Characterized by three or more: irritability or aggression,
nervousness or anxiety, sleep difficulty, decreased appetite or weight loss, restlessness,
depressed mood or physical symptoms, disturbed dreams.
Headache, abdominal pain, sweating, discomfort
Within 1 week of cessation
Adolescence may be hospitalized (rehab) for cessation (rare)
Hallucinogenic intoxication - ANSWER- Psychological and behavioral changes
Paranoia, impaired judgment, intensification of perceptions, depersonalization, and
derealization, illusions.
Pupils dilated, incoordination, tachycardia, sweating, tremors
