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CQXA

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A nurse worked at a hospital for several months, resigned, and then took a position at another hospital. In the new position, the nurse often volunteers to be the medication nurse.
 
  After several serious medication errors, an investigation reveals that the nurse was diverting patient narcotics for self-use. What early indicator of the nurse's drug use was evident?
 
  a. Accepting responsibility for medication errors.
  b. Seeking to be assigned as the medication nurse.
  c. Frequent complaints of physical pain.
  d. High sociability with peers.

Question 2

Which statement most accurately describes substance dependence?
 
  a. It is a lack of control over use. Tolerance and withdrawal symptoms occur when intake is reduced or stopped.
  b. It occurs when psychoactive drug use interferes with the work of competing neurotransmitters.
  c. Symptoms occur when two or more drugs that affect the central nervous system (CNS) have additive effects.
  d. It involves taking a combination of substances to weaken or inhibit the effect of another drug.



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carojassy25

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The nurse intent on diverting drugs for personal use often attempts to isolate him- or herself from peers and seeks access to medications. Usually, the person's appearance will deteriorate, and he or she will blame errors on others.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Psychoactive substance dependence involves a lack of control over use, as well as tolerance and withdrawal symptoms when intake is reduced or stopped.




CQXA

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Gracias!


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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