Substance-Related and Addiction Disorders

These flashcards cover the essential concepts related to substance-related and addiction disorders, their symptoms, withdrawal effects, nursing roles, and treatment options.

What are the main learning objectives regarding substance-related and addiction disorders?

Describe the impact on overall health, explore risk factors, differentiate clinical presentations, understand the nurse's role, and apply the nursing process.

What are common clinical manifestations of alcohol use?

Mood and behavior changes, unable to coordinate movement, slurring words, and increased risk for safety concerns.

What are some withdrawal symptoms associated with alcohol?

Agitation, anxiety, sweating, tremors, and potentially delirium tremens (DTs).

What are typical symptoms of hallucinogen use?

Hallucinations, headaches, increased appetite, sleepiness, and out-of-control behaviors.

What risks do opioids present when interacting with alcohol?

Using opioids with alcohol can create dangerous decreases in heart rate and breathing, leading to coma or death.

What withdrawal symptoms are associated with opioid use?

Restlessness, muscle and bone pain, insomnia, diarrhea, cold flashes, and leg movements.

What are some psychological risk factors for addiction?

Mental illness, stress, genetics, peer pressure, and history of abuse.

What protective factors can help mitigate the risk of addiction?

Positive family support, caregiver involvement, positive relationships, employment, and community resources.

What are the common warning signs of substance use?

Changes in mood, peer group, weight or sleeping habits, loss of interest in health, and decline in performance.

What is the nursing process in caring for clients with substance use disorders?

Includes assessment, analysis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.

What roles do nurses play in managing clients with substance-related disorders?

Address risk factors, promote protective factors, educate about substance use, and support treatment options.

What treatment options are available for substance addiction?

Outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, inpatient treatment, and residential treatment.

What is delirium tremens?

A severe and potentially fatal presentation of alcohol withdrawal characterized by agitation, confusion, and autonomic instability.

What tools are used for screening substance use disorders?

Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment Alcohol Revised (CIWA-AR), Michigan Alcohol Screening Test (MAST), and CAGE.

What are common symptoms of sedative use?

Decreased anxiety, drowsiness, slurred speech, poor concentration, and confusion.

What actions should be taken for a client experiencing symptoms of substance withdrawal?

Provide medical management, assess for symptoms, ensure safety, and possibly administer medications.