H & H SUBSTANCE USE QUESTIONS WITH
100% CORRECT ANSWERS.
Which is an early sign of opioid overdose?
a) Myalgia
b) Rhinorrhea
c) Respiratory depression
d) Myosis
D
The nurse is caring for a client admitted to the health care facility for drug overdose and
observes track marks on the client. Which health problems are related to injectable drugs?
Select all that apply.
a) Septal necrosis
b) Phlebitis
c) HIV/Aids
d) Hepatitis B and C
e) Chronic sinusitis
B,C,D
A nurse is assessing a couple who are chronic alcohol abusers. The husband has a body
mass index of 38 kg/m2 while his wife's is 22.8 kg/m2. The couple reports that they both
consume the same amount of alcohol every day. However, on checking the blood alcohol
concentration (BAC) reports, the wife is found to have a greater blood alcohol
concentration than the husband. Which reason is the most likely reason for this finding?
a) The wife is more dependent on alcohol than the husband
b) There is some mistake in the evaluation procedure
c) The level is affected by body size and composition
d) The blood samples have been contaminated
C
,Which physiological effect does caffeine produce?
a) Decreased temperature
b) Increased alertness
c) Decreased heart rate
d) Contraction of smooth muscle
B
A nurse is caring for a client suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The
client has been a chronic tobacco smoker for 25 years. According to the nurse, which
substance present in tobacco helped cause the addiction?
a) Tannin
b) Nicotine
c) Caffeine
d) Morphine
B
The client has a prescription for haloperidol 3 mg intravenous (IV) q6h as needed (PRN)
for agitation. The hospital currently has available vials containing a concentration of 5
mg/mL. How many millilitres of solution should the nurse draw up for injection?
a) 0.1 mL
b) 0.5 mL
c) 0.6 mL
d) 0.75 mL
C
Which recommendation is included in Canada's low-risk drinking guidelines?
a) Women should drink no more than 15 drinks per week
b) Men should have no more than five drinks per day
c) All adults should plan nondrinking days every week
d) For every two alcoholic drinks, a person should have one nonalcoholic drink
C
, What is the purpose of the administration of naloxone?
a) To reverse the effects of benzodiazepine overdose
b) To reverse the effects of opioid overdose
c) To prevent opioid withdrawal symptoms
d) To manage seizures during alcohol withdrawal
B
A nurse has received a client in the emergency room following a motor vehicle accident
who has chronic alcoholism. Which assessment should the nurse complete to determine the
client's concentration of alcohol?
a) Blood sugar levels
b) Alcohol concentration in the blood
c) Alcohol concentration in the urine
d) Serum uric acid concentration
B
During which stage of alcohol withdrawal would a client likely experience gastrointestinal
symptoms?
a) 6-12 hours after alcohol use
b) 12-14 hours after alcohol use
c) 24-48 hours after alcohol use
d) 48-72 hours after alcohol use
A
A nurse is caring for a client admitted to the health care facility with an overdose of
benzodiazepines. Which intervention should the nurse perform immediately?
a) Ensure patient airway
b) Obtain specific drug levels
c) Obtain health history
d) Obtain history of substance use
A
100% CORRECT ANSWERS.
Which is an early sign of opioid overdose?
a) Myalgia
b) Rhinorrhea
c) Respiratory depression
d) Myosis
D
The nurse is caring for a client admitted to the health care facility for drug overdose and
observes track marks on the client. Which health problems are related to injectable drugs?
Select all that apply.
a) Septal necrosis
b) Phlebitis
c) HIV/Aids
d) Hepatitis B and C
e) Chronic sinusitis
B,C,D
A nurse is assessing a couple who are chronic alcohol abusers. The husband has a body
mass index of 38 kg/m2 while his wife's is 22.8 kg/m2. The couple reports that they both
consume the same amount of alcohol every day. However, on checking the blood alcohol
concentration (BAC) reports, the wife is found to have a greater blood alcohol
concentration than the husband. Which reason is the most likely reason for this finding?
a) The wife is more dependent on alcohol than the husband
b) There is some mistake in the evaluation procedure
c) The level is affected by body size and composition
d) The blood samples have been contaminated
C
,Which physiological effect does caffeine produce?
a) Decreased temperature
b) Increased alertness
c) Decreased heart rate
d) Contraction of smooth muscle
B
A nurse is caring for a client suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The
client has been a chronic tobacco smoker for 25 years. According to the nurse, which
substance present in tobacco helped cause the addiction?
a) Tannin
b) Nicotine
c) Caffeine
d) Morphine
B
The client has a prescription for haloperidol 3 mg intravenous (IV) q6h as needed (PRN)
for agitation. The hospital currently has available vials containing a concentration of 5
mg/mL. How many millilitres of solution should the nurse draw up for injection?
a) 0.1 mL
b) 0.5 mL
c) 0.6 mL
d) 0.75 mL
C
Which recommendation is included in Canada's low-risk drinking guidelines?
a) Women should drink no more than 15 drinks per week
b) Men should have no more than five drinks per day
c) All adults should plan nondrinking days every week
d) For every two alcoholic drinks, a person should have one nonalcoholic drink
C
, What is the purpose of the administration of naloxone?
a) To reverse the effects of benzodiazepine overdose
b) To reverse the effects of opioid overdose
c) To prevent opioid withdrawal symptoms
d) To manage seizures during alcohol withdrawal
B
A nurse has received a client in the emergency room following a motor vehicle accident
who has chronic alcoholism. Which assessment should the nurse complete to determine the
client's concentration of alcohol?
a) Blood sugar levels
b) Alcohol concentration in the blood
c) Alcohol concentration in the urine
d) Serum uric acid concentration
B
During which stage of alcohol withdrawal would a client likely experience gastrointestinal
symptoms?
a) 6-12 hours after alcohol use
b) 12-14 hours after alcohol use
c) 24-48 hours after alcohol use
d) 48-72 hours after alcohol use
A
A nurse is caring for a client admitted to the health care facility with an overdose of
benzodiazepines. Which intervention should the nurse perform immediately?
a) Ensure patient airway
b) Obtain specific drug levels
c) Obtain health history
d) Obtain history of substance use
A
