MCSA a Client Known to Use Heroin Is Seen in the Emergency

question 214

Multiple Choice

MCSA A client known to use heroin is seen in the Emergency room. He states he is trying to give up the drug. He is yawning, excessively sweaty and has dilated pupils. Which of the following describe what he is experiencing?

• A) Withdrawal syndrome
• B) Physical dependance
• C) Psychological dependance
• D) Drug tolerance

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Definitions:

Manic-depressive

Manic-depressive is an older term for bipolar disorder, a mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings including emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).

Affective Disorder

A group of mood disorders in which a person's emotional state or mood is inconsistent with their circumstances and interferes with their ability to function.

Anxiety Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by feelings of worry, anxiety, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities.

Psychotherapy

A form of therapy focused on behavioral, psychological, or emotional issues, where treatment involves talking with a mental health professional.