ATI LPN
Foundations and Adult Health Nursing Test Bank
Chapter 36 Questions
Question 1 of 5
What age of onset of alcohol consumption is most predictive of alcohol addiction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Forty-four percent of those who start drinking at the age of 14 or younger will develop alcoholism.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse concludes that a significant goal of the care plan for an alcoholic patient has been met when the patient makes which statement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A major goal for the successful treatment of alcoholics is to have them express responsibility for their behavior.
Question 3 of 5
What severe side effect will occur if an alcoholic patient consumes alcohol while taking disulfiram (Antabuse)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: When a person who is taking Antabuse consumes alcohol, severe nausea, tachycardia, shortness of breath, confusion, and dizziness are experienced. The drug is used as a form of aversion therapy.
Question 4 of 5
While creating a methadone protocol for a patient rehabilitating from heroin addiction, the nurse explains that the patient will take methadone for what length of time?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Methadone is given daily until the patient is stabilized. The methadone is reduced gradually until the patient does not need to take any.
Question 5 of 5
What should the nurse do when suspecting a coworker of abusing drugs while at work?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse's observations should be reported objectively, preferably in writing, to the supervisor.