Substance Use and the Brain Module: Pre-Test

Substance Use and the Brain Module: Pre-Test

Please complete the information below to initiate the module pre-test. If you have any technical difficulties, please email coeinfo@allianthealth.org.

Welcome to the Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities learning module on substance use and the brain. To begin, please complete the pre-test. Upon completion of the module, you will be asked to complete a post test and will have an opportunity to print a certificate of completion.

Please complete the information below to initiate the learning module sequence. If you have any technical difficulties, please email coeinfo@allianthealth.org.

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1. Ms. Grebe is an active, vibrant woman in her 80s. She is recovering from a broken hip that she endured from her salsa dancing class. While Ms. Grebe has been a casual tobacco smoker most of her life, her tobacco use doesn’t seem to have had major health or social impacts. Which statement is true about Ms. Grebe.*

a. Ms. Grebe is a lifetime smoker and has a substance use disorder (SUD).

b. Although her tobacco use may eventually affect her long-term health, Ms. Grebe does not have an SUD.

c. Ms. Grebe is clearly unaware of the impact smoking has on her health. She should be directed to a smoking cessation program and frequently reminded of how smoking affects her body.

2. Mr. Bond is in his 60s and was recently admitted into the nursing facility after complications from knee replacement surgery. He has been taking hydrocodone to manage his pain over an extended period. Given the prolonged period of hydrocodone use, which withdrawal symptoms should you watch for?*

a. Daytime sleepiness and confusion

b. Constipation and gastrointestinal discomfort

c. Bone/joint pain and anxiety

3. Mrs. Wilson has a close relationship with her husband. He regularly visits and on his last visit, brought her a tray of brownies. Recently, Mrs. Wilson has started acting disoriented and confused. She doesn’t have a history of dementia and her confusion seems to come and go. What can be said about Mrs. Wilson’s symptoms?*

a. It’s possible the brownies may contain alcohol or a cannabis related product. Staff should check the candy as part of their evaluation of Mrs. Wilson.

b. These symptoms are just a normal part of the aging process. Staff should keep an eye on Mrs. Wilson to make sure she doesn’t hurt herself or another resident.

c. Staff should tell Mr. Wilson he is breaking federal law and he can no longer bring his wife outside food.

4. Which of the following is a common indicator of substance use disorder?*

a. Using the substance causes the occasional argument with family but otherwise does not affect the user’s daily life

b. Continually increasing the amount of substance used to maintain the same feeling

c. Ability to quit, or reduce, use of the substance despite the challenges

5. What causes a person to develop a substance use disorder?*

a. Growing up in an environment full of substance use and violent conflict

b. Repeated substance use causes physical changes to the brain

c. A lack of willpower and motivation on the part of the substance user

6. Which statement about diagnosing substance use disorder is correct?*

a. At least two out of 11 symptoms are needed for six months

b. At least three out of 11 symptoms are needed for 12 months

c. At least two out of 11 symptoms are needed for 12 months.

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