Author Question: Prevalence rates for substance abuse disorders in the United States are a. higher for men. b. ... (Read 64 times)

colton · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Prevalence rates for substance abuse disorders in the United States are

a. higher for men.
b. higher for women.
c. equal for both genders.
d. higher than anxiety disorders.

Question 2

A nurse assesses four new patients. Which statement causes the nurse to suspect the patient may be self-medicating with an alternative therapy?

a. I frequently have skin rashes that itch.
b. Constipation is an everyday problem for me.
c. My computed tomography scan shows that I have uterine fibroid tumors.
d. I've been very depressed and anxious since I lost my job.

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

Answer to Question 1

A
Prevalence rates for substance abuse disorders are highest in men. The remaining options are not true regarding substance abuse prevalence.

Answer to Question 2

D
Herbals are among the most frequently used alternative therapies for depression. Four of the 12 most common herbs are used to treat or prevent psychiatric symptoms. None of the other options reflects such a common problem that is treated with an alternative therapy.