Therapeutic Approaches to Managing Withdrawal with Theresa Gleason Webinar Quiz

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* 1. Please input your personal details below.

First Name

Last Name

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* 2. Cognitive symptoms of PAWS may include:

A. Racing thoughts

B. Memory problems

C. Confusion

D. All of the above

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* 3. Some neuropsychiatric changes observed in mild to moderate withdrawal include all but the following:

A. Agitation

B. Mild tactile, visual, auditory disturbances

C. Sweating

D. Anxiety

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* 4. Post acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS) is a constellation of symptoms that persist well past the expected timeframe for acute withdrawal.

True

False

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* 5. Goals of detoxification include:

A. Protecting the patient’s dignity

B. Preparing the patient for ongoing treatment

C. Providing medical supervision

D. All of the above

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* 6. Patients scoring less than 10 on the CIWA scale usually do not need additional medication.

True

False

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* 7. Symptoms of autonomic hypersensitivity in AWS may include:

A. Insomnia

B. Tachycardia

C. Tremors

D. All of the above

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* 8. Strategies for coping with cravings include

A. Substitute another thought or activity

B. Command the craving to stop

C. Always have an exit strategy

D. All of the above

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* 9. Early opiate abstinence syndrome includes all but the following:

A. Restlessness

B. Dilated pupils

C. Tachycardia

D. Runny nose

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* 10. Methadone and buprenorphine are both long-acting opiate agonists.

True

False

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* 11. Suggestions for helping patients cope with PAWS might include:

A. Encourage physical activity

B. Create a sleep ritual

C. Attend mutual self-help groups

D. All of the above