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:
detoxification
seclusion
primary
pharmacological
The Correct Answer is A
A. detoxification
Detoxification is the acute phase of withdrawal from a substance, often requiring medical monitoring and medications to manage symptoms and ensure safety.
B. seclusion
Seclusion is used in cases of violent or dangerous behavior, not specifically tied to withdrawal treatment.
C. primary
Too vague; "primary" doesn’t describe a specific clinical phase of substance abuse treatment.
D. pharmacological
While medications may be used, "pharmacological" is a treatment method, not the name of the phase.
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. clear, constricted pupils
Cocaine is a stimulant and causes dilated (not constricted) pupils during intoxication. Constricted pupils are more characteristic of opioid use.
B. red, irritated nostrils
Snorting cocaine repeatedly causes irritation to nasal passages, leading to redness, inflammation, and even nosebleeds or septal perforation.
C. conjunctival redness
This is more commonly seen with marijuana use, not cocaine.
D. muscle aches
Not a hallmark symptom of long-term cocaine use.
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. PCP
PCP is a dissociative anesthetic that causes hallucinations, aggression, and numbness, not typically euphoria or alertness. It is usually smoked, snorted, or taken orally, but is not a white powder by standard appearance.
B. Opioid
Opioids are generally not white crystalline powders and are associated with euphoria followed by sedation, not heightened alertness.
C. cocaine
Cocaine is a white, crystalline stimulant powder most often snorted, producing intense euphoria, energy, and alertness.
D. none of the other answers is correct
Incorrect, because cocaine is the correct answer.
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