The nurse admits a patient with a serious medical condition. During the assessment, the focus is on physical problems. The presence of substance abuse does not become apparent until the patient develops symptoms of

respiratory problems

depression problems

withdrawal problems

cardiac problems

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. respiratory problems
These may occur with some drugs (like opioids), but are not a general indicator that someone has a substance use disorder.

B. depression problems
Depression might co-exist with addiction, but it doesn't reveal the substance abuse unless directly linked.

C. withdrawal problems
Substance abuse often becomes evident when the patient enters withdrawal, especially in a controlled environment like a hospital where access to substances is restricted.

D. cardiac problems
Some drugs can affect the heart, but cardiac issues alone do not necessarily point to substance abuse.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. late stage
Late-stage addiction involves chronic use, inability to stop, and physical/psychological deterioration.

B. early stage
The early stage includes occasional or experimental use, often social or recreational, and no signs of tolerance or withdrawal.

C. middle stage
This is marked by increased use, developing tolerance, and potential social or occupational consequences.

D. pre-abuse stage
This is not a commonly recognized term in the staging of addiction.

A. Clonidine B. Narcan C. Methadone D. Orlaam

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Clonidine:
Used to manage withdrawal symptoms (especially from opioids), but it does not reverse overdose or respiratory depression.

B. Narcan:
Narcan (naloxone) is an opioid antagonist used to rapidly reverse opioid overdose, especially life-threatening respiratory depression.

C. Methadone:
A long-acting opioid agonist used for maintenance therapy in opioid addiction-not for acute overdose reversal.

D. Orlaam:
Like methadone, it is used in maintenance treatment of opioid dependence but not for overdose reversal.

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