Concept: Substance Misuse and Addiction – Risk Factors and Assessment (Nursing)
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Der Vortrag „Concept: Substance Misuse and Addiction – Risk Factors and Assessment (Nursing)“ von Rhonda Lawes, PhD, RN ist Bestandteil des Kurses „Concept: Substance Misuse and Addiction“.
Quiz zum Vortrag
Which of the following are identified as predisposing risk factors for substance misuse and addiction? (Select all that apply.)
- Family history of addiction
- Burnout
- Mood disorders
- Drug availability
- Elevated blood pressure
- Regular physical exercise
Why is a previous history of opioid dependence clinically significant when a patient later requires pain management?
- It increases addiction risk to opioid analgesics.
- It rules out use of oral analgesics.
- It reduces the sensation of pain over time.
- It impairs hepatic drug metabolism.
- It triggers hypersensitivity to opioid agents.
A patient who abruptly stops a sedating substance experiences agitation and hyperarousal opposite to the drug's original effect. This pattern best describes which type of withdrawal symptom?
- Rebound symptoms
- Stress reaction symptoms
- Tolerance symptoms
- Habituation symptoms
- Relapse symptoms
Which of the following belong to the four symptom clusters observed when assessing a person with a substance use disorder? (Select all that apply.)
- Body symptoms
- Appearance changes
- Injury and dosing findings
- Life function disruptions
- Genetic marker abnormalities
- Diagnostic imaging results
In the development of tolerance, what happens to neurons during habituation?
- They chemically inhibit their own receptors.
- They destroy existing receptor sites.
- They increase receptor sensitivity.
- They generate new neurotransmitters.
- They migrate to different brain regions.
When diagnostic tests detect drug or alcohol metabolites, what distinguishes the nurse's role from the provider's role?
- Nurses report findings; providers assign diagnoses.
- Nurses order the tests; providers collect specimens.
- Nurses interpret panels; providers document results.
- Nurses assign diagnoses; providers confirm them.
- Nurses select the test type; providers review consent.
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Rhonda Lawes, PhD, RN
Dr. Rhonda Lawes is a distinguished nursing education leader who serves as Chief Nursing Officer at Lecturio. With her PhD in Educational Psychology from Oklahoma State University (2023) focused on academic resilience, self-efficacy, and academic mindset, Dr. Lawes brings a unique blend of clinical expertise and educational psychology to nursing education.
Throughout her 35+ year career spanning clinical practice, academic leadership, and educational content development, Dr. Lawes has created over 1,400 educational videos for nursing students worldwide. Her extensive teaching experience includes serving as Assistant Professor at the University of Oklahoma College of Nursing and current role as Adjunct Professor at Oral Roberts University.
A prolific presenter and thought leader, Dr. Lawes regularly delivers keynotes and workshops at national and international nursing conferences, focusing on clinical judgment development, NCLEX preparation, and innovative teaching strategies. Her research and publications in nursing education reflect her commitment to developing resilient, competent healthcare professionals prepared to excel in today's complex healthcare environment.
Dr. Lawes combines academic rigor with an engaging teaching style that inspires both students and faculty, making her a respected voice in nursing education and a valuable leader at Lecturio.
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