Substance Use Disorder

Identify the body system assessment priority with a patient experiencing an opioid overdose

  • respiratory

Differentiate signs and symptoms of ETOH withdrawal delirium

  • tachycardia

  • diaphoresis

  • fever

  • anxiety

  • insomnia

  • htn

  • delusion and hallucinations

Recognize the appropriate medications and assessment tool for ETOH withdrawal

  • valium and ativan

  • cage- identify drinking problem

  • ciwa- how much ativan do you need to treat withdrawal

Identify therapeutic communication to facilitate change for an individual in active addiction

  • nonjudgemental

Define purpose of AA:

  • sobriety

Differentiate between types of defense mechanisms:

Know the medications prescribed for abstinence from ETOH or opioids

  • nalextrone- prevents relapse

Distinguish between the milieu appropriate for hallucinogen overdose

  • SIMPLE AND SAFE

Define substance tolerance and dependency

  • substance tolerance- need a higher dose to feel same effect

  • dependency- medical condition where they are in a cycle of relapse and remission

Recognize the primary outcome and assessment findings related to CNS depression secondary to opioid intoxication

  • clonidine med

Describe the first goal of ETOH treatment:

  • detox

Know the priority nursing intervention for an amphetamine overdose:

  • vitals

Identify the comprehensive assessment for behavior change

  1. raise the subject

  2. provide feedback on low drinking limits and assess reaction

  3. enhance motivation (provide summary and express concern

  4. negotiate plan