Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

Psych (RM) > Test 2: Blueprint (5) > Flashcards

Test 2: Blueprint (5) Flashcards

(56 cards)

Start Studying
1
Q

What is considered legally intoxicated?

A

Blood alcohol content of 0.08% (80 g/dl)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What level of intoxication could result in death?

A

greater than 0.35% (350 g/dl)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Alcohol intoxication occurs at BAC between ___ - ___ mg/dl.

A

100 - 200 mg/dl

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What screening method can be used to assess someone dealing with alcohol abuse?

A

CAGE questionaire

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What does CAGE stand for?

A

Cut
Annoyed
Guilty
Eye-opener

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

CAGE: What is “Cut”?

A

Have youever felt you should CUT down on your drinking?

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

CAGE: What is “Annoyed”?

A

Have people ANNOYED you by criticizing your drinking?

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

CAGE: What is “Guilty”?

A

Have you ever felt bad or GUILTY about your drinking?

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

CAGE: What is “Eye-opener”?

A

Have you ever had a drink first thing in the morning to steady your nerves?

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What must a nurse do before working with a person with alcohol dependency?

A

examine own attitudes and person experiences with substances

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What is it called with someone is suffering from 2 completely separate mental health issues?

A

dual diagnosis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What can be done for the client during detoxification?

A
  • provide safe and supportive environment

- administer substitution therapy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What is done during intermediate care?

A
  • provide explanations of physical symptoms
  • promote understanding and identify causes of substance dependency
  • help client accept use of substance as a problem
  • provide education and assistance to client and family
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What is done during evaluation?

A

involves reassessment to determine whether the nursing interventions have been effective in achieving the intended goals of care

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

How long after last drink will withdrawal occur?

A

within 4 to 12 hours of cessation or reduction in heavy or prolonged alcohol use

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

List symptoms of withdrawal:

A
  • coarse tremor of hands
  • tongue or eyelids
  • sweating
  • elevated blood pressure
  • anxiety
  • depressed mood or irritability
  • transient hallucinations or illusions
  • headache and insomnia
  • D.T.s
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

What are 4 nursing considerations for withdrawal?

A

1) safety
2) vital signs q4h or PRN
3) admin ordered meds
4) seizure precautions

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

What meds are commonly used for withdrawal?

A
  • antabuse (Disulfram - abstinance drug…remember it makes you feel like your going to die)
  • benzos
  • tegretol
  • thiamine
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

What groups are for recovering alcoholics? for families of alcoholics?

A

AA- alcoholics

Al-Anon - families

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

What is defined as dysfunctional behaviors by friends/families that protect/enable dependency (ie, keeping secrets or protecting)

A

co-dependency

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Co-dependent people ___ their own ___ for the fulfillment of others to achieve a sense of ___.

A

sacrifice
needs
control

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

T/F: Co-dependent people often releases anxiety in the form of stress-related illnesses or compulsive behaviors like eating, spending, working or their own substance abuse.

A

True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

T/F: Co-dependent people are comfortable directing their own lives.

Study These Flashcards
A

False!

They are outwardly focused on others and know very little about how to direct their lives from their own sense of self.

24
Q

What is the main defense mechanism of alcoholism?

Study These Flashcards
A

Denial

Rationalization is also used

25
12 complications of long-term alcohol abuse:
1) cirrhosis of the liver 2) portal hypertension 3) ascites 4) esophageal varices 5) Korsakoff's psychosis 6) Wernicke's encephalopathy 7) Peripheral neuropathy 8) Esophagitis 9) Gastritis 10) Pancreatitis 11) Hepatic encephalopathy 12) Alcoholic cardiomyopathy
26
Signs of cirrhosis of the liver:
``` (Think...HEPA) Hepatic encephalopathy Esophageal varices Portal hypertension Ascites ```
27
What causes cirrhosis of the liver?
overworking the liver
28
What is cirrhosis of the liver?
- formation of nodules of regenerating liver cells | - replaced with connective tissue (fibrosis)
29
What is elevation of BP through the portal circulation resulting from defective blood flow through damaged liver?
portal hypertension
30
What is ascites?
excessive amount of serous fluid accumulates in the abdominal cavity. occurs in response to portal hypertension
31
What occurs when veins in the esophagus become distended b/c of excessive pressure from defective blood flow through the cirrhotic liver.
esophageal varices
32
What is Korsakoff's psychosis?
a syndrome of confusion, loss of recent memory and confabulation in alcoholics
33
What patients often suffer from Korsakoff's psychosis?
pts recovering from Wernicke's encephalopathy | Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
34
What is the most serious form of thiamine deficiency in alcoholics?
Wernicke's encephalopathy
35
What are the signs/symptoms of Wernicke's encephalopathy?
- paralysis of the ocular muscles - diplopia - ataxia - somnolence - stupor
36
What will occur if thiamine is not replaced quickly?
death
37
What is seen with peripheral neuropathy?
peripheral nerve damage resulting in pain, burning, tingling, or prickly sensations of the extremities
38
What deficiency causes peripheral neuropathy?
``` vitamin B (thiamine) Remember..."My feet B tingling." ```
39
Is peripheral neuropathy reversible or irreversible?
reversible with abstinence from alcohol and restoration of nutritional deficiencies
40
What is esophagitis and what causes it?
- inflammation and pain in the esophagus | - occurs b/c of the toxic effects of alcohol on the esophageal mucosa
41
What occurs due to frequent vomiting associated with alcohol abuse?
esophagitis
42
What is gastritis?
inflammation of the stomach lining
43
What is seen with gastritis?
epigastric distress N/V distension
44
What happens with gastritis?
alcohol breaks down the stomach's protective mucosal barrier allowing HCl to erode the stomach wall
45
What is pancreatitis?
inflammation of pancreas
46
Is pancreatitis acute or chronic?
it can be either
47
Acute or chronic pancreatitis? Occurs 1-2 days after an alcohol binge. Symptoms are severe epigastric pain, N/V, abdominal distention
Acute pancreatitis
48
Acute or chronic pancreatitis? | Leads to pancreatic insufficiency resulting in steatorrhea, malnutrition, weight loss, and DM
Chronic pancreatitis
49
When does hepatic encephalopathy occur?
In response to the inability of the diseased liver to convert ammonia to urea for excretion
50
What happens if the serum ammonia is allowed to progress with hepatic encephalopathy?
coma and death
51
Alcohol negatively affects the heart by lipid accumulation in the myocardial cells, resulting in enlargement and a weakned condition. What does this lead to?
Alcoholic cardiomyopathy
52
What does alcoholic cardiomyopathy generally relate to?
CHF or arrhythmia
53
What are symptoms of alcoholic cardiomyopathy?
- decreased exercise tolerance - tachycardia/palpitations - dyspnea - edema - nonproductive cough
54
What will labs show with alcohol cardiomyopathy?
elevated enzymes CPK, AST, alanine, aminotransferase (ALT), and LDH
55
What tests can be done to diagnose alcoholic cardiomyopathy?
ECG | X-ray may show CHF
56
Is cardiomyopathy treatable?
No, can only be treated with a heart transplant

Psych (RM) (14 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions