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Lobcity

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A client asks the nurse why withdrawal syndrome occurs when some drugs are stopped. What is the best response by the nurse?
 
  1. This is a misconception. All abused substances cause withdrawal syndrome.
  2. Only illegal substances cause withdrawal syndrome.
  3. A substance must be abused for at least a year to cause withdrawal syndrome.
  4. Over time, the body's cells are tricked into believing it is normal for that substance to always be present, and when it is no longer present, the body experiences withdrawal syndrome.

Question 2

A client plans to enter a treatment facility for alcohol abuse. The client asks the nurse if there are medications that can decrease the severity of withdrawal symptoms. The nurse knows which drug is used for this purpose?
 
  1. Marijuana
  2. Methadone (Dolphine)
  3. Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
  4. Diazepam (Valium)



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4

Rationale 1: This is a misconception. All abused substances cause withdrawal syndrome is incorrect because not all abused substances cause withdrawal syndrome.
Rationale 2: Only illegal substances cause withdrawal syndrome is incorrect because some prescription medications can cause withdrawal syndrome.
Rationale 3: A substance must be abused for at least a year to cause withdrawal syndrome is incorrect because some substances can be used for a shorter period of time and still cause withdrawal syndrome.
Rationale 4: Over time, the body's cells are tricked into believing it is normal for that substance to always be present, and when it is no longer present, the body experiences withdrawal syndrome.

Global Rationale: Over time, the body's cells are tricked into believing it is normal for that substance to always be present, and when it is no longer present, the body experiences withdrawal syndrome. This is a misconception. All abused substances cause withdrawal syndrome is incorrect because not all abused substances cause withdrawal syndrome. Only illegal substances cause withdrawal syndrome is incorrect because some prescription medications can cause withdrawal syndrome. A substance must be abused for at least a year to cause withdrawal syndrome is incorrect because some substances can be used for a shorter period of time and still cause withdrawal syndrome.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4

Rationale 1: Marijuana is an illegal substance.
Rationale 2: Methadone is used to treat opioid addiction.
Rationale 3: Bupropion (Wellbutrin) is used to help clients stop smoking.
Rationale 4: Diazepam (Valium) is used to treat alcohol abuse.

Global Rationale: Diazepam (Valium) is used to treat alcohol abuse. Marijuana is an illegal substance. Methadone is used to treat opioid addiction. Bupropion (Wellbutrin) is used to help clients stop smoking.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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