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Here are 50 NCLEX-style practice questions with rationales based on Unit 6 (Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders, Feeding and Eating Disorders) and Unit 7 (Depressive Disorders, Bipolar Disorders) of the NSG 3450 course syllabus. Unit 6: Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders, Feeding and Eating Disorders 1. A client with a history of alcohol abuse is admitted to the hospital. Which nursing intervention is most important during the acute withdrawal phase? o A) Encourage participation in group therapy sessions. o B) Monitor vital signs and assess for signs of delirium tremens. o C) Provide a high-carbohydrate diet to stabilize blood sugar levels. o D) Administer disulfiram (Antabuse) to promote abstinence. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing opioid withdrawal. Which of the following medications would the nurse anticipate being prescribed to manage withdrawal symptoms? o A) Haloperidol (Haldol) o B) Methadone o C) Disulfiram (Antabuse) o D) Fluoxetine (Prozac) 3. A client is admitted with anorexia nervosa. What is the priority nursing intervention? o A) Encouraging the client to verbalize feelings about body image. o B) Monitoring electrolyte levels and nutritional intake. o C) Supervising the client during and after meals to prevent purging. o D) Providing education on healthy eating habits. 4. A client with bulimia nervosa is seen in the clinic. Which physical assessment finding would the nurse expect to observe? o A) Lanugo o B) Bradycardia o C) Dental erosion o D) Hypotension 5. A nurse is educating a client about the effects of cocaine. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching? o A) "Cocaine can cause an increased heart rate." o B) "Cocaine can lead to seizures." o C) "Cocaine is a depressant." o D) "Cocaine can cause paranoia." 6. A client with anorexia nervosa is participating in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Which statement indicates a positive outcome of CBT? o A) "I feel guilty when I eat more than 500 calories a day." o B) "I know my weight is low, but I still feel fat." o C) "I am starting to challenge my thoughts about food and weight." o D) "I only eat salads to control my weight." 7. A client is prescribed naltrexone (ReVia) for alcohol dependence. What information should the nurse include in client teaching? o A) "Naltrexone will reduce your cravings for alcohol." o B) "You must avoid all foods containing tyramine while taking naltrexone." messages.downloaded_by lOMoARcPSD|6879242

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o C) "Naltrexone will cause you to vomit if you drink alcohol." o D) "You should take naltrexone only when you feel the urge to drink alcohol." 8. A client with a long history of opioid use disorder is starting medication-assisted treatment with buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone). Which of the following is the most important teaching point for this client? o A) "You must be in opioid withdrawal before starting Suboxone to avoid precipitated withdrawal." o B) "Suboxone will completely block all opioid cravings." o C) "You can continue to use opioids while taking Suboxone." o D) "Suboxone is not addictive." 9. A nurse is assessing a client with a suspected eating disorder. Which question is most important to ask during the assessment? o A) "Do you think you are overweight?" o B) "What is your favorite food?" o C) "How would you describe your relationship with food?" o D) "Do you exercise regularly?" 10. A client is participating in a support group for individuals with substance use disorders. Which statement by the client demonstrates an understanding of the recovery process? o A) "I can control my addiction on my own." o B) "Relapse is a sign of failure." o C) "I need to stay away from people and places that trigger my cravings." o D) "I can occasionally use substances in moderation." 11. A client is admitted to the emergency department with symptoms of an opioid overdose. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer immediately? o A) Naloxone (Narcan) o B) Flumazenil (Romazicon) o C) Activated charcoal o D) Naltrexone (ReVia) 12. A nurse is providing education to a group of adolescents about the risks of vaping. Which statement should the nurse emphasize? o A) "Vaping is a safe alternative to smoking cigarettes." o B) "Vaping does not contain nicotine." o C) "Vaping can lead to nicotine addiction and respiratory problems." o D) "Vaping is not regulated by the FDA." 13. A client with bulimia nervosa is prescribed fluoxetine (Prozac). What should the nurse monitor for in this client? o A) Weight gain o B) Hypotension o C) Serotonin syndrome o D) Bradycardia 14. A nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing alcohol withdrawal. The client becomes agitated, diaphoretic, and reports visual hallucinations. Which intervention is most important? o A) Restrain the client to prevent injury. o B) Administer a benzodiazepine as prescribed. o C) Encourage the client to participate in group therapy. messages.downloaded_by lOMoARcPSD|6879242

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