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Exam & Evaluation (Methamphetamine Use: What You Need to Know )
 
Questions: Please respond to following statements.
1
An estimated 10.4 million Americans aged 12 or older used methamphetamine at least once in their lifetimes for nonmedical reasons.
True
False
2
All of the following statements are true, except:
Meth is a Schedule II drug because it has a high abuse potential
Meth is prescribed to treat: ADHD, narcolepsy and obesity
Meth is a sympathomimetic amine
AdderallŽ is a brand name of methamphetamine
3
There are many slang terms used for methamphetamine. Which of the following terms is frequently used?
crank
hash
mary jane
grass
4
Females may seek methamphetamine in part for its appetite suppressant effect.
True
False
5
"Ice" is a smokable form of meth.
True
False
6
Meth causes excessive release of dopamine and norepinephrine into the synapse and blocks their clearance by blunting monoamine oxidase.
True
False
7
Meth using youth are twice as likely to abuse other substances.
True
False
8
How long does it take to clear 50% of a methamphetamine dose from the body.
3 hours
5-8 hours
12 hours
18-24 hours
9
A "cooker" is a term used in meth culture to describe:
A person experiencing meth induced hyperthermia
The person who mixes and heats the chemicals to make meth.
An intravenous user
A meth lab
10
Safety tips for approaching a "tweaker" include all of the following except:
slow speech
lower voice
keep your hands in your pockets
keep the "tweaker" talking
11
Formication is a form of which type of hallucination?
Auditory
Visual
Olfactory
Tactile
12
Compulsion or repetitive behaviors of the meth user are termed:
depression
obsession
psychosis
hallucination
13
Cardiovascular effects from meth use include:
hypotension
arrhythmias
bradycardia
delusions
14
Long term effects of meth use include:
obesity
Parkinson's like symptoms
pulmonary hypertension
hyperthermia
15
A person experienced in maintaining abstinence that provides support during recovery is a:
cooker
mule
coach
sponsor
16
The nurse's role in recovery includes all of the following except:
Avoiding judgmental behavior
Educating family and client about meth
Reinforcing client's strengths
Setting realistic goals and a timeline for the client's recovery
17
Depression can result from the depletion of the neurotransmitter dopamine.
True
False
18
Chest pain, palpitations and dyspnea can occur even in healthy young meth users.
True
False
19
Prenatal methamphetamine use is associated with low birthweight.
True
False
20
Current recommended medications for the treatment of acutely agitated patients include all except:
lorazepam
haloperidol
atropine
risperidone
21
The term describing extrapyramidal symptoms of motor restlessness or intolerance of inactivity is:
opisthotonos
dystonia
formication
akathisia
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