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Which of the following best describes a professional enabler?
 
  a. A spouse who has been enabling an abuser for several years
  b. A physician who provides narcotic analgesics to patients on a regular basis
  c. A clergyman who offers to take an abuser to an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting
  d. A child who is a caretaker for her substance abusing mother

Question 2

A student had been absent 4 days out of the last 3 weeks. When the school nurse asked what was wrong, the student replied, Headaches in a rather angry tone. The student had previously been heard to complain that school was boring
 
  A student had been absent 4 days out of the last 3 weeks. When the school nurse asked what was wrong, the student replied, Headaches in a rather angry tone. The student had previously been heard to complain that school was boring and it was hard to concentrate on such dumb stuff. Which of the following actions would be most appropriate for the nurse to take next?
  a.
  Emphasize the importance of completing school for lifelong success
  b.
  Express concern that the student was under a lot of stress and offer to help if possible
  c.
  Meet with the student's parents to discuss the headaches and the school absences
  d.
  Refer the student to a neurologist for a workup to see what is causing the headaches



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Health care professionals also can contribute to the initiation and continuation of substance abuse and dependency in various ways, becoming professional enablers. One obvious way is the physician's role in prescribing psychoactive medications. The medical model advocates the treatment of symptoms by medication. The relief of pain, anxiety, and insomnia is not an exception. The addictive potential of narcotic analgesics and antianxiety agents is often ignored if quick symptom relief is the main goal. Long-term goals for the treatment of medical problems and nonmedication management of pain and anxiety are more thoughtful approaches.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Warning signs of stress include angry or hostile feelings, inability to concentrate, increased boredom, frequent headaches or other ailments, and inconsistent school attendance.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Wow, this really help


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:D TYSM

 

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