A student who is assigned to observe in the chemical dependency center asks What is the difference
between drug abuse and drug dependence? The nurse replies Abuse implies maladaptive,
consistent use of the drug despite having problems
related to the drug.. Which statement should be
used to describe dependency?
a. Dependence involves the lack of control of drug use, tolerance, and withdrawal
symptoms when intake is reduced or stopped.
b. Dependence occurs when psychoactive drug use interferes with the work of
neurotransmitters.
c. Dependence refers to symptoms that occur when two or more drugs affecting the
central nervous system (CNS) are used for their additive effects.
d. Dependence refers to taking a combination of drugs to weaken or inhibit the
effect of another drug.
Question 2
Shortly after her parents announced that they were divorcing, a 15-year-old high-school junior
stopped participating in cheerleading and began to sit alone at lunch and avoid former friends. At
home she spends most of her time in her room.
She tells the nurse All the kids at school have
families. Now that my parents are divorcing, I am an outsider. If my parents loved me, they would
work out their problems.. What nursing diagnosis should be considered based on the assembled
data?
a. Decisional conflict
b. Social isolation
c. Disturbed thought processes
d. Disturbed personal identity
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