(Solution) NU-643 Week 10 Discussion 1: Opioid Use

Initial Post

  1. View the Opioid Use Disorders Video | Opioid Use Disorder Moderate Transcript
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  2. Answer the following questions:
    • What symptoms of Substance Abuse Disorder does the individual in the video present with?
    • What are other possible causes of his symptoms?
    • What additional information would you like to have about this case?
    • Would you prescribe for this individual? Why or why not?
    • What would your next steps be for this individual? What would your treatment plan be?
  3. Your initial post should be in APA format with evidence-based references to support your statements.

Reply Posts

Read your peers’ posts and respond to at least two of your peers. In your post, critique the plan by answering the following questions:

  • Do you agree/disagree with the plan?
  • Is anything missing from the plan?
  • Compare your peers’ plan to yours – what are the advantages and disadvantages of each?
  • Your response should include evidence of review of the course material through proper citations using APA format.

SOLUTION  

What symptoms of Substance Abuse Disorder does the individual in the video present with?

Joe presents with multiple symptoms of Substance Abuse Disorder. He has a history of using Oxycontin as well as mixing it with Ambien and Klonopin, the latter of which is his wife’s prescribed medication. Joe states that his doctor cut his Oxycontin dosage a few weeks ago, at which time he began experiencing “panic attacks,” characterized by tightness in the chest, shortness of breath, and sweating. His first “panic attack” occurred during a vacation when his wife forgot to bring her “extra” medications that she adds to dosages. Based on the subjective data provided, Joe meets the DSM-5 criteria for Substance Use Disorder: taking the substance in larger amounts or longer than intended, craving for the substance, tolerance, and withdrawal (American Psychological Association, 2013)………….

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