Exam: 05.06 Getting Help

16 July 2023
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Your cousin wants to quit using prescription drugs. She is under the care of a doctor, so which of the following can best improve her chances at success?
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Make meetings with a support group a priority, and meet new people with shared interests
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Last year, Kylee moved to a new town, got hooked on heroin, and had some medical scares that made her realize she wants to quit her substance abuse for good. Her parents have offered to help financially, but they're upset with things that she's done and said they don't want to see her again until she's been clean for at least one year. What is the best treatment option for Kylee?
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(NOT) An outpatient program that allows her to continue with her current living and work situation without much disruption
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T.J. is struggling with whether or not it is worth trying to quit his prescription drug abuse. He used to be dedicated to his family and friends, but he worries that his abuse has driven away everyone who cares about him so there is no point in quitting. What long-term benefits can you use to try to motivate him to make the effort to quit?
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Improved relationship stability and better ability to handle stress or depression
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What is a benefit of a medically supervised rehabilitation program?
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Doctors can safely monitor the physical demands of detox
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A cousin has asked you to help determine if he is showing signs of substance abuse. Which of the following are warning signs that you can show him to encourage his effort to become healthy?
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Decline in grooming, sudden mood changes, and extreme changes in sleep or appetite
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A friend and co-worker has expressed concern about her drug use becoming abusive and requested you observe her habits. Which of the following are warning signs that you can show her to encourage the desire to end the abuse?
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Unusual smell on clothes or breath, bloodshot eyes, and paranoid behavior
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Janelle is very driven to earn an academic scholarship to a great college. She started abusing her brother's ADHD medications in an attempt to improve her focus and energy to study. What long-term benefits of stopping the medications can you share with Janelle to help motivate her to finally quit her drug abuse problem?
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Higher clarity and productivity, as well as better ability to manage stress and anxiety
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Stephan has been struggling with an addiction to pain killers and wants to get clean. He has moved back home with his parents, and they've been discussing his options. They struggle financially, but support him any way they can. What is likely the best option for Stephan?
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An outpatient program within the community that will provide support and accountability for a reasonable cost