Module 3 Section 2 Post-Test
Substance Abuse
Author: Dr.Kay Foland
Sponsored by: SmithKline Beecham Administered by: University of Pennsylvania Institute of Aging
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1. Treatment options for the elder may include:
A. Discussion with family members and a nurse.
B. Pharmacological therapy such as thyroid and pain medications.
C. Use of detoxification programs.
D. Telling the elder to stop drinking.
2. Which of the following signs may indicate a drinking problem?
A. flushed face, dilation of blood vessels
B. gaps in memory
C. weight loss, fatigue
D. all of the above
3. When questioning an elder whom you suspect is abusing substances you should try and:
A. Rely on screening tool and not ask personal questions
B. confront the elder and their family together
C. use a sensitive and nonjudgmental approach
D. ask probing questions
4. Alcohol screening should be:
A. performed by a therapist and include a comprehensive evaluation.
B. deferred when an elder has the smell of alcohol on their breath.
C. brief, easy to administer and non-threatening
D. performed while the elder’s family is present.
5. When would screening for alcohol use not be appropriate?
A. During a routine health examination.
B. During advanced cardiac life support
C. When an elder is prescribed a drug that may interact with alcohol.
D. When the elder reports a history of accidents.
6. Which alcohol-screening tool is a good choice to use and has been used with ethnic minorities?
A. CAGE
B. MAST (Michigan Alcohol Screening Test)
C. Geriatric Depression Scale
D. AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test)
Completion Please complete the following statements by typing in the correct response .
A. True B. False
7. Nurses can value elders and help prevent abuse by including them in activities and paying attention to those most vulnerable to loneliness and depression.
8. Physical problems may accompany substance abuse including gastrointestinal, neurological, cardiac, respiratory, and hematological.
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2. Print off a copy of this Post-Test.
Submit the completed test and evaluation form along with a check or money order for $25.00/CEU payable to South Dakota State University, Department of Continuing Nursing Education.
Successful completion is defined as a score of at least 80% correct on the post test and completion of the evaluation form. Verification of your continuing education credit will be mailed to you within 4 weeks. If you do not successfully complete the test, you will receive verification as to the items you answered incorrectly.
3. Mail all the four Post-Tests for Module 3 along with the Evaluation for Module 3 to:
Dr. Gloria P. Craig Coordinator of Continuing Nursing Education South Dakota State University College of Nursing P.O. Box 2275 Brookings, SD 57007
Questions: 1-888/216-9806
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