Prepare for the Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN) examination with a study guide written for practicing nurses. It gives a clear review of every domain the exam tests, plus 600 original practice questions, each with a full written explanation of why the right answer is right and why each wrong choice is a trap. Coverage includes the neurobiology of addiction, pharmacology and withdrawal, screening and assessment, the continuum of care, treatment modalities, co-occurring conditions, special populations and harm reduction, and professional, ethical, and legal practice. Questions are clinically framed to mirror the judgment the real exam demands, so you practice the way you will be tested. Includes 2 full-length practice exams with complete answer keys and clear, plain-language review of every topic. An independent study aid, not affiliated with or endorsed by the Addictions Nursing Certification Board.
