This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Which term should a nurse use to describe the administration of a central nervous system (CNS) ... (Read 82 times)

lilldybug07

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 546
on: Jul 19, 2018
Which term should a nurse use to describe the administration of a central nervous system (CNS) depressant during alcohol withdrawal?
 
  A. Antagonist therapy
  B. Deterrent therapy
  C. Codependency therapy
  D. Substitution therapy

Question 2

A lonely, depressed divorce has been self-medicating with cocaine for the past year. Which term should a nurse use to best describe this individual's situation?
 
  A. The individual is experiencing psychological addiction.
  B. The individual is experiencing physical addiction.
  C. The individual is experiencing substance addiction.
  D. The individual is experiencing social addiction.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

batool

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 320
Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
A CNS depressant such as Ativan is used during alcohol withdrawal as substitution therapy to prevent life-threatening symptoms that occur because of the rebound reaction of the central nervous system.

Answer to Question 2

A
The nurse should use the term psychological addiction to best describe this client's situation. A client is considered to be psychologically addicted to a substance when there is an overwhelming desire to use a substance in order to produce pleasure or avoid discomfort.


lilldybug07

  • Member
  • Posts: 546
Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

meganmoser117

  • Member
  • Posts: 303
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The calories found in one piece of cherry cheesecake could light a 60-watt light bulb for 1.5 hours.

Did you know?

A serious new warning has been established for pregnant women against taking ACE inhibitors during pregnancy. In the study, the risk of major birth defects in children whose mothers took ACE inhibitors during the first trimester was nearly three times higher than in children whose mothers didn't take ACE inhibitors. Physicians can prescribe alternative medications for pregnant women who have symptoms of high blood pressure.

Did you know?

People about to have surgery must tell their health care providers about all supplements they take.

Did you know?

Signs and symptoms of a drug overdose include losing consciousness, fever or sweating, breathing problems, abnormal pulse, and changes in skin color.

Did you know?

Computer programs are available that crosscheck a new drug's possible trade name with all other trade names currently available. These programs detect dangerous similarities between names and alert the manufacturer of the drug.

Renal System Renal System
Digestive System Digestive System
Long-Term Potentiation Long-Term Potentiation
The Alpha-Z Alphabetic Color-Coding System The Alpha-Z Alphabetic Color-Coding System
Typical components of software for a practice management system (PMS). Typical components of software for a practice management system (PMS).
The U.S. military uses its own marking system to identify explosive hazards (left), chemical hazards ... The U.S. military uses its own marking system to identify explosive hazards (left), chemical hazards ...
Video: Mutations and translation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library