Author Question: In assessing risks and planning interventions, a nurse should recognize that the longer the ... (Read 16 times)

JGIBBSON · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

In assessing risks and planning interventions, a nurse should recognize that the longer the half-life of a drug of abuse, the:

a. shorter the withdrawal.
b. less intense the withdrawal symptoms.
c. sooner the patient will begin to crave the drug.
d. shorter the withdrawal and the more intense the symptoms.

Question 2

Which prevention and treatment option used in informed decision making regarding behavioral health assessment and treatment has the strongest evidence base?

a. Standards
b. Algorithms
c. Best practices
d. Practice guidelines

Bigfoot1984 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
The relevant guidelines are as follows: the longer the half-life of the drug, the longer the withdrawal symptoms will last, and the less intense the withdrawal symptoms will be.

Answer to Question 2

B
Algorithms and protocols are the most specific set of treatment decisions based on the strongest evidence base. Standards identify all possible prevention and treatment options, whereas best practices and practice guidelines are broader than algorithms and protocols.