Substance Use and Addiction Disorders Practice Questions
20 free Substance Use and Addiction Disorders practice questions for the NCLEX Exam, each with the correct answer and a detailed explanation. Open any question below, or take the full set as an interactive quiz.
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- Q1. What is the definition of tolerance in substance use disorders?
- Q2. During a group session for clients with alcohol use disorder, what does feeling shaky when not having a drink indicate?
- Q3. What group intervention is most appropriate when observing members using substances to cope with stress?
- Q4. Which screening model is commonly used in early detection of substance-use disorders in community or group settings?
- Q5. What is an essential ground rule in group therapy for addiction to ensure safety and trust among members?
- Q6. What is the best nursing response to a client in a substance-use recovery group stating, 'I can stop anytime; it’s no big deal'?
- Q7. What is a key nursing priority when a client arrives for a group session after recent intoxication?
- Q8. What does 'relapse' mean in the context of addiction in groups?
- Q9. Which comorbid condition is commonly associated with substance-use disorders and is important to address in group treatment?
- Q10. What is 'urge surfing' when taught as a coping technique in addiction recovery?
- Q11. When a group member expresses shame about almost overdosing, what is the therapeutic group response from the nurse?
- Q12. What is one purpose of group therapy for substance use disorders?
- Q13. In a group session for clients undergoing alcohol withdrawal, what sign should the nurse watch for as a medical emergency?
- Q14. Which medication is used in maintenance therapy for opioid-use disorder and should be discussed in group education?
- Q15. In a group discussion about stimulant-use disorder, what neurochemical change is often implicated in intense cravings and mood swings?
- Q16. What role does setting and reviewing 'personal change goals' serve in group therapy for addiction?
- Q17. What is the difference between substance dependence (now called substance-use disorder) and simple substance use?
- Q18. What effective relapse prevention strategy is mentioned in group treatment for addiction?
- Q19. When discussing 'harm reduction' in a substance-use group, which example illustrates this concept?
- Q20. What is the most appropriate therapeutic group-facilitator approach when a member expresses shame and guilt about their addiction?