Driving and drinking accounts for large numbers of motor vehicle accidents. In an effort to prevent this, most states have limit laws governing the level of alcohol which is allowed in the blood stream of a driver. In most states this level is:

Symptoms of withdrawal from alcohol characterized by agitation, disorientation, hallucinations and/or delusions are termed:

Nurses know that alcohol functions as a

When caring for the addicted patient, the nurse is responsible for providing safety during this acute phase of recovery. The patient may demonstrate tremors, nervousness, and restlessness, and may receive drugs to assist. This acute phase is called:

When the alcoholic attempts to stop drinking symptoms develop such as mild tremors, flu-like symptoms, severe agitation, and hallucinations. These combine to form a syndrome called:

A group of structurally dissimilar substances that lead to various false sensory perceptions sometimes leading to a tragic end such as "flying" off the 12th floor balcony is

The disease of dependence has three stages. In which stage does the user demonstrate signs of withdrawal when the drug is stopped, and experience severe physical problems and disabling psychological difficulties?

By which symptom is it possible to identify a long-term cocaine user?

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing opioid withdrawal. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe?

In the late stage of dependence disease, the user will be severely impaired in all areas of function. Which of the following is the BEST treatment plan for a person in the late stage of this disease?

A white crystalline powder, typically ingested through the nasal cavity, that produces a sense of well-being heightened by alertness and intense feeling of euphoria is