Drug dependence is a preferred term than drug addiction. Dangerous Drug Act of 1972 defines a drug dependent as a person who is a state of psychic or physical dependence on dangerous drug following administration of such drug on continuous basis.
76. As a program, drug dependency is multifaceted. The highest contributing factor to this problem among teenagers is which one?
A. Public ignorance
B. Weak family relationship
C. Peer group pressure
D. Economic condition
77. As a nurse, your preventive measure to drug dependence is very important. Which nursing function is a priority in CHN?
A. Participate in promotion of mental health among families
B. Set up mental health clinic with a doctor
C. Invite a psychiatrist lecturer to teenagers
D. Look for sponsor to hospitalized drug dependents
78. Case finding is one strategy to prevent increase of drug dependency among young adults. Which one below should you do as a CHN?
A. Recognize early signs and symptoms
B. House to house visits
C. Lecture to students in their school
D. Interview teenagers
79. Drug dependents should be treated medically and not puntively. What you teach the significant of your client?
A. Report to authority any harmful behavior
B. Promote environment, which reduce negative attitude
C. Sanction any untoward behavior
D. Reduce allowance of drug dependent
80. Rehabilitation of drug dependents requires a program of activities that is carried out by group of health workers. As a community health nurse, what is your nursing goal?
A. Maximize client's level of personality development
B. Discontinue medication
C. Able to go back to school or work
D. High performance in assigned task
