Week 8

Question 1

When it comes to drug abuse list the psychological dependence words that you may use when talking with a pt who is drug dependant.

Answer 1

Use - if you have to
Misuse - use not as prescribed
Abuse - over the limit
Tolerance - body develops a resistance
Dependence - use to function
Addiction - body want more of the substance for normal function

Question 2

List the assessment we would conduct for a person who is dependant.

Answer 2

• understand the use in the persons life
• check for other co-morbid conditions
• emphasise areas for intervention for goal setting and planning
• explore the persons rationale for continued use
• establish a baseline - monitor for deterioration or improvements

Question 3

What assessment tools would we use to assess the severity of dependence?

Answer 3

• severity of alcohol dependence questionnaire

- the severity of dependence scale

Question 4

Alcohol withdrawl within the 6-24 hours can produce symptoms such as?

Answer 4

-restlessness
-sweating
-tachycardia
-hypertension
-tremors
-nausea
-vomiting and anxiety
Grand mal seizures
-delirium tremens: hallucinations

Question 5

What management plan might be put in place?

Answer 5

• thorough assessment
• gain client cooperation
• help to make a plan with sensible goals
• change substance use
• education
• AA
• counselling - motivational interviewing