CARN Addiction Assessment & Diagnosis 5

Question 1

Which interview technique involves the nurse reflecting back an amplified or exaggerated version of the patient's minimized concern to elicit self-motivating statements?

Accepted Answer

Amplified reflection

Answer

Amplified reflection overstates the patient's position to provoke the patient into defending a less extreme, more change-oriented stance.

Question 2

Phosphatidylethanol (PEth) is a biomarker that can detect alcohol use for up to how long after consumption?

Accepted Answer

Up to 3-4 weeks

Answer

PEth, a direct alcohol biomarker, can be detected in blood for up to 3-4 weeks after heavy alcohol consumption.

Question 3

A nurse screens an adolescent for substance use. Which tool is specifically designed and validated for this age group?

Accepted Answer

CRAFFT

Answer

The CRAFFT screening tool is specifically designed and validated for identifying substance use problems in adolescents.

Question 4

A patient in opioid withdrawal reports severe muscle aches, goosebumps, and yawning. These symptoms are categorized as:

Accepted Answer

Subjective withdrawal symptoms

Answer

Muscle aches (myalgia), yawning, and gooseflesh (piloerection) are subjective symptoms that patients report during opioid withdrawal.

Question 5

Which concept describes the phenomenon where increasing doses of a substance are required to achieve the same effect?

Accepted Answer

Tolerance

Answer

Tolerance is the neuroadaptive process requiring increased amounts of a substance to achieve the desired effect.

(CARN) Certified Addictions Registered Nurse Practice Test

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CARN Addiction Assessment & Diagnosis 5