01
True or false
1 point
True or false: A person who has used benzodiazepines for a sustained period should be advised to stop abruptly without clinical guidance.
Free Practice Quiz Question List
10 Substance Use and Addictive Disorders Online Quiz Questions
Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 10 Substance Use and Addictive Disorders, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.
20 questions
02
True or false
1 point
True or false: A positive substance-use screening result by itself establishes a substance use disorder diagnosis.
- A
True
- B
False
03
Choose one
1 point
A patient with opioid use disorder is completing detoxification and asks whether any further treatment is needed. Which response is most appropriate?
- A
Detoxification alone is recommended because it resolves opioid use disorder.
- B
Ongoing treatment, including medication, should be planned because return to use after detoxification can be fatal.
- C
Medication should be avoided because it is a substitute for recovery.
- D
Treatment should be delayed until the person has stopped using opioids.
04
Choose one
1 point
A patient reducing heavy alcohol use develops withdrawal symptoms. Which new symptom requires emergency care?
- A
Mild anxiety that is improving
- B
Insomnia without other symptoms
- C
A seizure during withdrawal
- D
A brief period of nausea
05
Choose one
1 point
During a routine visit, you need to ask a patient about substance use. Which approach best supports a respectful and useful conversation?
- A
Ask in front of family members so they can confirm the answers.
- B
Ask privately, explain the reason for the questions, and use nonjudgmental language.
- C
Avoid asking unless a toxicology test suggests substance use.
- D
Use blunt language to make clear that substance use is unacceptable.
06
Written response
1 point
A clinician is reviewing the severity thresholds for substance use disorder. What is the minimum number of diagnostic criteria within a 12-month period that indicates severe disorder?
07
Fill in the blank
1 point
In SBIRT, screening is linked to a brief, motivational and referral when more specialized care is indicated.
08
Fill in the blank
1 point
Harm reduction aims to lessen preventable while respecting a person's goals.
09
Open ended
1 point
A patient tells you they take more pain medication than prescribed and have tried unsuccessfully to cut down. Describe a supportive initial response and the appropriate next step in care.
10
Choose all
1 point
A patient screens positive for substance use. Which information belongs in a focused follow-up assessment? Select all that apply.
- A
The substance or substances used and the amount and frequency
- B
A screening score as the only basis for diagnosis
- C
The route and timing of last use
- D
Prior withdrawal or overdose and effects on health and daily life
11
Choose all
1 point
You suspect an opioid overdose, but the exact cause is uncertain. Which actions are appropriate? Select all that apply.
- A
Activate emergency response.
- B
Give naloxone if it is available.
- C
Wait to call for help until you know which opioid was taken.
- D
Follow the dispatcher’s instructions and continue emergency care.
12
Choose one
1 point
A patient with a substance use disorder has co-occurring health needs and is considering several care options. Which approach best supports individualized treatment and continuity?
- A
Use the same treatment setting and plan for every patient.
- B
Match care to clinical risk and patient preference, and plan follow-up across care settings.
- C
Focus on substance use alone and leave co-occurring health conditions untreated.
- D
End support if the patient returns to use.
13
True or false
1 point
True or false: If a person returns to substance use during recovery, clinicians should withdraw care rather than revise the plan.
- A
True
- B
False
14
Choose one
1 point
A clinician is reviewing a patient's symptoms over the past 12 months. What is the minimum number of diagnostic criteria for classifying a substance use disorder as severe?
- A
2 or more criteria
- B
6 or more criteria
- C
8 or more criteria
- D
10 or more criteria
15
Choose one
1 point
A patient is not ready to stop using substances but is willing to discuss ways to stay safer. Which approach best reflects harm reduction?
- A
Offer support only after the person agrees to stop using substances.
- B
Focus exclusively on referral to residential treatment.
- C
Reduce preventable injury and illness while respecting the person's goals.
- D
Avoid discussing practical safety measures unless the person requests them.
16
Choose one
1 point
A patient experiencing stimulant withdrawal reports a marked change in mood. Which nursing response is most appropriate?
- A
Assess suicide risk and provide support.
- B
Assume fatigue is the only relevant concern.
- C
Advise the patient to manage symptoms without follow-up.
- D
Treat withdrawal as proof that the patient no longer needs care.
17
Written response
1 point
A patient has a positive substance-use screen. What next step does this result indicate? Give a concise clinical phrase.
18
Choose one
1 point
A nurse is conducting a focused substance-use assessment. Which approach best covers the information needed to understand the patient's use and immediate risks?
- A
Ask only which substance the patient uses, then rely on a screening score.
- B
Review toxicology results and defer questions about health or daily life.
- C
Ask about amount and frequency but avoid asking about last use or prior overdose.
- D
Explore substances, amount, frequency, route, last use, prescribed medications, prior withdrawal or overdose, effects, and immediate safety.
19
Written response
1 point
After a person has used opioids less or not at all for a period, what happens to their opioid tolerance, increasing overdose risk if they resume use?
20
Written response
1 point
A person with alcohol use disorder asks their clinician about medication options. Name one medication listed as approved for alcohol use disorder.