Author Question: Anorexia nervosa is a disorder that is 1. serious. 2. uncommon. 3. psychiatric. 4. life ... (Read 42 times)

anjilletteb · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Anorexia nervosa is a disorder that is

1. serious.
2. uncommon.
3. psychiatric.
4. life threatening.

Question 2

A patient has smoked two packs of cigarettes daily for many years. When the patient tries to reduce smoking, he experiences anxiety, craving, poor concentration, and headache. This scenario describes:

a. substance abuse.
b. substance dependence.
c. substance intoxication.
d. recreational use of a social drug.

steff9894 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

4
Anorexia nervosa is a life-threatening disorder.

Answer to Question 2

B
Nicotine meets the criteria for a substance, the criterion for dependence (tolerance) is present, and withdrawal symptoms are noted with abstinence or reduction of dose. The scenario does not meet criteria for substance abuse, intoxication, or recreational use of a social drug.