NUR 354 - Exam 4 Ch 22 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Substance abuse Continued use despite problems related to use of drugs or alcohol
Substance dependence Severe condition or disease with physical problems and serious disruptions in
work, family, social life
Addiction Psychosocial behaviors related to substance dependence
Dual diagnosis The coexistence of substance abuse and psychiatric disorders within the same
person
Withdrawal symptoms Effects resulting from biological need when body adapts to drug
Tolerance With continued use, more of substance needed to produce same effect
CAGE Questionnaire Screening tool for alcohol abuse with four questions
AUDIT Screening tool for alcohol
B-DAST Brief Drug Abuse Screening Test that scores can indicate probable drug abuse,
addiction
SBIRT Screen, Brief Intervention, Refer to Treatment
Breathalyzer Biological measure of blood alcohol content
CAGE-AID Same questions as CAGE but adds drug use to alcohol
Caffeine Most widely used psychoactive substance in the world
Cannabis (Marijuana) Most widely used illegal drug in the world
Cocaine Can be inhaled as powder, injected intravenously, or smoked
Hallucinogens Cause a profound disturbance in reality
Phencyclidine (PCP) May cause euphoric, floating feeling; heightened emotionality; incoordination
Inhalants Solvents for glues and adhesives, propellants, thinners, fuels
Opioids Heroin and prescription drugs
Opiate Narcotics Drugs that dull the senses, relieve pain, and induce profound sleep
Stimulants Amphetamine-type, cocaine, or other stimulant drugs
, Binge Drinking Drinking too much alcohol too quickly
Heavy Drinking Drinking too much, too often
Cross tolerance Resistance to the effects of a substance because of exposure to a
pharmacologically similar substance
Barbiturates Depressants that cause initial response of euphoria
Benzodiazepines Have replaced barbiturates as preferred treatment for anxiety and related
disorders
Predisposing Factors Factors that increase the likelihood of developing substance use disorders.
Biological Factors Tends to run in families and includes cultural differences.
CORRECT Answers
Substance abuse Continued use despite problems related to use of drugs or alcohol
Substance dependence Severe condition or disease with physical problems and serious disruptions in
work, family, social life
Addiction Psychosocial behaviors related to substance dependence
Dual diagnosis The coexistence of substance abuse and psychiatric disorders within the same
person
Withdrawal symptoms Effects resulting from biological need when body adapts to drug
Tolerance With continued use, more of substance needed to produce same effect
CAGE Questionnaire Screening tool for alcohol abuse with four questions
AUDIT Screening tool for alcohol
B-DAST Brief Drug Abuse Screening Test that scores can indicate probable drug abuse,
addiction
SBIRT Screen, Brief Intervention, Refer to Treatment
Breathalyzer Biological measure of blood alcohol content
CAGE-AID Same questions as CAGE but adds drug use to alcohol
Caffeine Most widely used psychoactive substance in the world
Cannabis (Marijuana) Most widely used illegal drug in the world
Cocaine Can be inhaled as powder, injected intravenously, or smoked
Hallucinogens Cause a profound disturbance in reality
Phencyclidine (PCP) May cause euphoric, floating feeling; heightened emotionality; incoordination
Inhalants Solvents for glues and adhesives, propellants, thinners, fuels
Opioids Heroin and prescription drugs
Opiate Narcotics Drugs that dull the senses, relieve pain, and induce profound sleep
Stimulants Amphetamine-type, cocaine, or other stimulant drugs
, Binge Drinking Drinking too much alcohol too quickly
Heavy Drinking Drinking too much, too often
Cross tolerance Resistance to the effects of a substance because of exposure to a
pharmacologically similar substance
Barbiturates Depressants that cause initial response of euphoria
Benzodiazepines Have replaced barbiturates as preferred treatment for anxiety and related
disorders
Predisposing Factors Factors that increase the likelihood of developing substance use disorders.
Biological Factors Tends to run in families and includes cultural differences.
