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JMatthes · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The nurse is conducting a health promotion class on drug awareness with a group of junior high school students. Which of the following teaching points should the nurse include in this session?

A) Most people are unaware of the fact that marijuana is actually a very addictive drug.
B) Marijuana use can result in psychological dependence, which can have a very negative effect on your life.
C) Heavy marijuana use has resulted in severe withdrawal symptoms in some people once they decide to quit.
D) Marijuana and heroin actually have a very similar potential for addiction.

Question 2

Under the Controlled Substances Act, which of the following drugs is categorized as a Schedule I drug?

A) Anabolic steroids
B) LSD
C) Oxycodone
D) Lorazepam (Ativan)

mmj22343 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Although marijuana is not considered to be physically addictive and no withdrawal criteria have been established, it may lead to psychological dependence, thereby retarding personality growth and adjustment to adulthood.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Schedule I drugs are those which have a high potential for abuse and which have no accepted medical use, such as LSD. Oxycodone is a Schedule II drug, while steroids are Schedule III drugs and lorazepam (Ativan) is a Schedule IV drug.