CRM Substance Use Disorders & Addiction Science

Question 1

Which of the following best defines physical dependence on a substance?

Accepted Answer

The body's adaptation to a substance requiring it to function normally

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A psychological craving with no bodily changes

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A moral weakness that causes continued drug use

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A temporary reaction to a single high dose

Question 2

The biopsychosocial model of addiction emphasizes that substance use disorders result from:

Accepted Answer

An interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors

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Biological factors alone

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Psychological factors alone

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Social factors alone

Question 3

Tolerance in substance use disorders means the individual requires:

Accepted Answer

More of the substance to achieve the same effect

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Less of the substance to achieve the same effect

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A different substance to get any effect

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Medical supervision to use the substance safely

Question 4

Which neurotransmitter is most commonly associated with the brain's reward pathway in addiction?

Accepted Answer

Dopamine

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Serotonin

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GABA

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Acetylcholine

Question 5

According to the DSM-5, how many criteria must be met for a diagnosis of Severe Substance Use Disorder?

Accepted Answer

6 or more

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2 or more

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4 or more

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8 or more

Question 6

Which of the following is a hallmark symptom of opioid withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

Muscle aches, sweating, and anxiety

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Euphoria and increased energy

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Seizures and hallucinations

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Hypersomnia and increased appetite