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 Please Evaluate the course. Choose the appropriate button to rate the following. A The relationship of objectives to the overall purpose/goal of this interactive independent study activity. Excellent   Very Good   Good   Fair   Poor   C Rate the effectiveness of the teaching/learning resources used (i.e. text, graphics, animated graphics, video clips, Internet links, Instant Feedback). Excellent   Very Good   Good   Fair   Poor   D You are required to spend a total of 300 minutes studying this course, internet links, exam and evaluation. Please confirm by entering the number "300" in this box. E Please tell us if you required MORE than 300 minutes to complete this course.  If so, how much TOTAL time did you spend? F Please use this space for comments, or to report technical issues, etc. You can also email us (rnceus@rnceus.com). G Where did you hear about the RnCeus.com website? Word of mouth Search engine Link from another website Other: