When a husband takes out his work frustrations and anger by abusing his wife at home, the nurse will identify this crisis as which type? A. Psychiatric emergency crisis B. Developmental crisis C. Anticipated life transition D. Dispositional crisis Correct Answer D. Dispositional crisis A dispositional crisis… Read More »
Which medication is commonly used in treatment programs for heroin abusers to produce a non-euphoric state and to replace heroin use? A. Diazepam B. Carbamazepine C. Clonidine D. Methadone Correct Answer: D. Methadone Methadone maintenance programs are used to provide a heroin-depleted individual with a medically controlled… Read More »
Nurse Christine is teaching an adolescent health class about the dangers of inhalant abuse; the nurse warns about the possibility of: A. Contracting an infectious disease, such as hepatitis or AIDS. B. Recurrent flashback events. C. Psychological dependence after initial use. D. Sudden death from cardiac or respiratory depression … Read More »