Alcoholism And Addiction In The Elderly

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1 Alcoholism And Addiction In The Elderly 1) The National Institute on Drug Abuse states that addiction is defined as a chronic, relapsing disease. a) Brain b) Moral c) Physical d) Impulse Control 2) Approximately Americans over age 55 suffer from alcohol abuse. a) 1 million b) 2 million c) 3 million d) 4 million 3) Alcoholism is the reason for of all hospitalizations among the elderly. a) 1% b) 3% c) 5% d) 7% 4) Approximately of older adults with alcoholism are considered early-onset alcoholics. a) One-quarter b) One-third c) One-half d) Two thirds 5) 1 alcoholic drink is defined as 1 glass of wine. a) 5 oz. b) 8 oz. c) 10 oz. d) 12 oz. 6) Which is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States? a) Prescription painkillers b) Cannabis c) Moonshine d) Stimulants

2 7) Which type of controlled substances are the least dangerous? 8) Heroin and ecstasy are substances. 9) Acetaminophen with codeine is an example of a substance. 10) Alcohol is considered to be a cancer a) Accelerator b) Agonist c) Booster d) Promoter 11) There is little evidence that indicates that abuse of drugs such as stimulants, benzodiazepines, or opioids has a direct link to cancer development. 12) Which is the major organ in the body that metabolizes alcohol? a) Liver b) Kidney c) Brain d) Spleen 13) Liver damage may develop in a patient with substance abuse disorder who engages in high-risk behaviors and contracts a) Yellow fever b) Infectious hepatitis c) Tuberculosis d) HIV

3 14) Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is a type of alcohol related dementia that is diagnosed due to memory loss combined with deficiency. a) Folic acid b) Thiamine c) Biotin d) Riboflavin 15) Dementia that develops as a result of drug abuse or drug withdrawal may be treatable. 16) Alcohol affects levels in the brain, resulting in impulsivity and aggressive behavior. a) Norepinephrine b) Serotonin c) Melatonin d) Dopamine 17) The increased intake of stimulants such as cocaine or methamphetamines raises levels of in the brain, stimulating the fight-or-flight response. a) Norepinephrine b) Serotonin c) Melatonin d) Dopamine 18) The Journal of Aging and Health reported that older adults who used illicit or nonmedical drugs had certain characteristics in common which included all the following EXCEPT a) Lower levels of education b) Having a diagnosis of depression c) Rarely attending religious services d) Being married 19) By the year 2030, of the U.S. population will be over the age of 65. a) 6% b) 12% c) 18% d) 24%

4 20) The "A" in the CAGE questionnaire stands for a) Annoyed b) Amphetamines c) Avoided d) Alcohol 21) The AUDIT screening test was developed to be used specific with older adults. 22) If an elderly client has more than "yes" answers on the SMAST-G, the clinician must provide a more in-depth analysis of the patient's alcohol use. a) 1 b) 2 c) 4 d) 8 23) Which can be used with older adults as a relatively rapid screening tool to assess for types and amounts of inappropriate drug use? a) SMAST-G b) DAST c) AUDIT d) CAGE 24) According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, approximately out of 10 people who have a problem with substance abuse also have a mental health problem. a) 5 b) 6 c) 7 d) 8 25) A patient with a mental health diagnosis and concurrent substance abuse is said to have comorbid conditions and indicates that one condition caused the other. 26) Ageism is a term used to describe the negative stereotypes sometimes given to older adults that assumes that problems occur with some people because of their advanced age.

5 27) The process of treatment may be slower for an older person who is recovering from alcohol or drug addiction when compared to a younger adult may be due to a) Slowing of body processes b) Decreased sensory perception c) Slower cognitive perception d) All the above 28) Bugunovic (2012) has shown that between 10 and 30 percent of older adults who struggle with alcohol abuse are able to reduce their drinking after sessions of psychoeducation. a) 1 to 3 b) 3 to 5 c) 5 to 9 d) 9 to 12 29) Alcohol withdrawal symptoms tend to worsen with time to the point that they peak in severity between after stopping alcohol intake. a) 24 and 48 hours b) 48 and 72 hours c) 4 and 5 days d) 6 and 7 days 30) The initial treatment for delirium tremens is administration of a) Stimulants b) Diluted alcohol c) Opioids d) Benzodiazepines