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What feature of addiction differentiates it from other forms of substance misuse?
A) overwhelming involvement in seeking and using a drug B) physical dependence C) use of narcotics D) Antisocial behavior E) Tolerance and withdrawal |
A) overwhelming involvement in seeking and using a drug
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The percentage of US Army enlisted men who became dependent on narcotics while in Vietnam was roughly
A) 5% B) 20 C) 40 D) 75 E) 90 |
B) 20
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Which of the following abnormalities is a manifestation of barbiturate intox but not of barbiturate withdrawal?
A) Agitation B) Confusion C) Disorientation D) Nystagmus E) Postural hypotension |
D) Nystagmus
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A pts blood alcohol level is 10mg/100ml but there is no clinical evidence of intox. It is a reasonable assumption that the pt
A) is tolerant to opiods B) Is dependent on alcohol C) has pancreatitis D) is impotent E) Has cerebral atrophy |
B) Is dependent on alcohol
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Opioid OD produces all of the following signs EXCEPT
A) Coma B) Depressed reflexes C) Decreased respiration D) Dilated pupils E) Hypotension |
D) Dilated pupils
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Amphetamine psychosis (stimulant0induced psychotic disorder) is characterized by all of the following except?
A) Clear sensorium B) depression C) loose associations D) paranoia E) tactile hallucinations |
B) depression
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All of the following statements characterize marijuana EXCEPT
A) physical dependence can develop B) Its use increases the likelihood of narcotic use C) overdose causes seizures D) chronic use causes an amotivational state E) it causes tachycardia |
C) overdose causes seizures
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A pt is in the hospital for heroin detox. He just received his first injection of buprenorphine. Thirty minutes later, he begins vomiting, sweating, and cramping. What happened?
A) He is allergic to buprenorphine B) He does not really use heroin C) He lied about when he last used D) He has the stomach flu E) The nurse gave him Antabuse instead of buprenorphine |
C) He lied about when he last used
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Match each of the following substances with the withdrawal syndrome it usually causes
A)Anxiety B)Flashbacks C)Hypersomnia D)Influenza-like sx E)Piloerection F)Tremors 9. Alcohol 10. Anticholinergics 11. Benzos 12. Hallucinogens 13. Opioids 14. Stimulants |
9. Alcohol; F)Tremors
10. Anticholinergics; D)Influenza-like sx 11. Benzos;A)Anxiety 12. Hallucinogens; B)Flashbacks 13. Opioids; E)Piloerection 14. Stimulants; C)Hypersomnia |
