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D. Youll do whats right.

11. Your new patient is at risk for alcohol withdrawal. You know that alcohol withdrawal tends to develop within what period after the last drink?

A. 1 week

B. 24 to 48 hours

C. 1 hour

D. More than 1 week

12. The wife of your alcoholic patient has been attending Al-Anon meetings for the past 2 weeks. Which statement tells you the wife is benefitting from the meetings?

A. I can tolerate his destructive behavior now that I see how bad other women have it.

B. I realize that I provoke his drinking when I go out with my friends.

C. I no longer feel that I have to tolerate his berating me.

D. It is great to get out of the house and away from the tension.

13. Which of the following are signs of withdrawal from heroin?

A. Insomnia, muscle cramps, vomiting

B. Excessive sleeping, low blood pressure, depression

C. Seizures, brain damage, excessive sleeping

D. Lethargy, panic disorder, increased appetite

14. Ms. Thomas, who is 50 years old, is being treated for pneumonia and dehydration. She has a history of alcoholism and admits to starting to drink heavily again. She tells you, Im a horrible person. My family deserves someone better than me to care for them. Your most therapeutic response to him is:

A.

It sounds as though you are feeling guilty about drinking, Ms. Thomas. Tell me more about what you mean by that.

B. Why do you say that, Ms. Thomas?

C. Im sure that your family is satisfied, Ms. Thomas.

D. Your drinking doesnt sound that serious.

15. You are caring for a patient who has a long history of alcohol abuse. Recently, this patient went on a 5-day drinking binge, of which she has no memory. This is an example of:

A. Selective memory.

B. Wernickes syndrome.

C. Blackout.

D. Denial.

16. Nurses understand that in people who are addicted to alcohol, the person who is most responsible for the patients recovery is the:

A. Psychiatrist.

B. Nurse.

C. AA sponsor.

D. Patient.