The wife of a heroin addict asks the nurse What is methadone ...

[cmoore54]

The wife of a heroin addict asks the nurse What is methadone maintenance all about? The nurse's
  explanation should be based on the information that methadone
 
  a. replaces a more potent drug.
  b. is safe even in large doses.
  c. is a deterrent to use of both hard and soft drugs.
  d. blocks the craving for and the action of opiates.

Question 2

The daughter in a family consisting of a father, mother, and two sons describes the family to the
  nurse, saying We are like most families. Dad is always angry and expects us to know why without
  having to tell us his problem.
 
  Mom is always trying to smooth things over. Tom is always messing
  up but never takes any blame. Jim stays in his room and hides from the rest of us. And I play the part
  of the sweet little girl to get my own way.. The daughter's description gives evidence of her use of
  a. projection.
  b. rationalization.
  c. generalizing.
  d. identification.

[olderstudent]

Answer to Question 1

D
The only true statement is that methadone administration, in sufficient dosage, blocks the craving for
and action of opiates.

Answer to Question 2

C
The daughter uses many global statements including always and never, which defines
generalization. A better alternative would be to describe specific problems or areas of conflict.
Generalization is an example of a dysfunctional communication pattern. Option A: Projection refers
to attributing one's unwanted attributes onto another. Option B: Rationalization refers to offering a
socially acceptable explanation in lieu of the actual explanation. Option C: Identification refers to
adopting the attributes of another.

[cmoore54]

Thank you

[olderstudent]

No problemo