Chtu 133Drug And Substanial Abuse Question Paper
Chtu 133Drug And Substanial Abuse
Course:Public Health
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
DRUG AND SUBSTANIAL ABUSE (CHTU 133) 1ST TRIMESTER 2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 1''ST ''TRIMESTER 2013 (EVENING) EXAMINATIONS
SCHOOL : MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : PUBLIC HEALTH
UNIT CODE : CHTU 133
UNIT TITLE : DRUG AND SUBSTAINAL ABUSE
TIME : 3 HOURS
Instructions:
SECTION A: Attempt all questions.
Question One
With relevant examples, briefly explain three major causes of alcohol and drug abuse among Kenyan youth. (6mks)
Question Two
With an example for each, distinguish between a self-improvement drug and recreational drug use. (6mks)
Question Three
Briefly explain three main effects of stimulant drug withdrawn among addicted humans. (6mks)
Question Four
With an example for each briefly explain the main cognitive changes in addition among adults. (6mks)
Question Five
Drug abuse and mental illness are related. With examples, briefly explain. (10mks)
Question Six
Distinguish between universal and selective prevention intervention in alcohol and drug abuse among humans.
SECTION B: Choose any two questions.
Question Seven
With relevant examples, explain the main characteristics of addiction among adults in Kenya. (25mks)
Question Eight
Peter is the new community health officer of Kisumu community at the Coast province. He finds out that at most of the health facilities, treatment has been done on medical conditions associated with drug and substance abuse. Explain with relevant examples four major medical conditions he is likely to have identified to be treated. (25mks)
Question Nine
Emmury is the community health officer of Pangani, which has three drug rehabilitation centres. Explain the programs she is likely to initiate to assist in the rehabilitation of the alcohol and substance addicted individuals in the rehabilitation centres (25mks)
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