NURS 451 TEST 3 PART 1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED UPDATE GRADED A+ 20265/2026

NURS 451 TEST 3 PART 1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED UPDATE GRADED A+ 20265/2026 Terms in this set (80) Addiction A primary, chronic, neurobiologic disease with genetic, psychosocial, and environemental factors influencing its development and manifestations Craving The nucleus accumbens and VTA contribute to the of drugs 20's This decade of life has the highest rate of substance abuse Dual diagnosis When a person has substance use issue and a mental disorder Dopamine The Mesolimbic System is responsible for survival through a reward of pleasure and memory coupled with motivational reinforcement or salience VTA Site of dopaminergic neurons which tell the person whether an environmental stimulus (natural reward, drug of abuse, stress) is rewarding or aversive. Nucleus accumbens _ is a principle target of VTA dopamine neurons. This region mediates the rewarding effects of natural rewards and drugs of abuse. Dopamine Neurotransmitter that activates the neural pathways between VTA and nucleus accumbens Dopamine Addiction is reinforced by increased amounts of this neurotransmitter Memories Pleasureable activities cue the amygdala and hippocampus for of the experience Codependency Involves being preoccupied with controlling another person's behavior (rescues, blames, and offers excuses) Hero/Martyr Dysfunctional child role - Oldest - Caretaker - Keeps harmony - Over achiever Troublemaker/scapegoat Dysfunctional child role - Gets into trouble - Becomes focus of family's problems - Acts out - Obvious pain Lost child - Hasn't learned to connect emotionally in the absence of role models - Avoids confrontation and stress by withdrawing - Shows misery by inability to share development of health problems - Sexually active at young age - Middle child - Less angry, more lonely Mascot Dysfunctional child role - Baby - In dark but feels tension and anxiety - Phobias - Trouble concentrating; hyperactive - Teases and clowns - Underachiever True True/False Patients often answer substance abuse questionnaires and inquiries honestly FRAMES The model is used as a brief intervention in a primary care setting 48-72 Urine, blood, sweat, and saliva drug testing show drug use within hours Hair _ testing can be used to show drug use within the past 90 days 0.10 BAL indicating intoxication