What are the withdrawal symptoms of Cannabis?

Appeared in: Punjab CHO - 2021

Explanation

Cannabis withdrawal syndrome includes a range of physical and psychological symptoms that occur after cessation of heavy and prolonged use.
Insomnia (difficulty sleeping) is a very common and distressing symptom of cannabis withdrawal.
Anorexia (loss of appetite) and headaches are also well-documented physical symptoms.
Cold sweats, chills, and general sweating are physical signs that appear during withdrawal.
Since all the individual options (Insomnia, Anorexia, Headache, Cold Sweating) are correct symptoms, the most comprehensive and accurate answer is 'All of the above'.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

Option A: This option is correct, as insomnia is a primary symptom of cannabis withdrawal. However, it is not the only symptom, making this answer incomplete.
Option B: This option is also correct, as both anorexia and headache are recognized withdrawal symptoms. However, it does not encompass all the symptoms listed in the other options.
Option C: This option is correct because cold sweating is a known physical symptom of withdrawal. However, it represents only one aspect of the syndrome, making the answer incomplete.

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Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Cannabis Withdrawal Symptoms as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Nurses must be able to recognize the signs of cannabis withdrawal to provide appropriate supportive care, including managing discomfort and monitoring for complications.
Educating patients about the expected timeline and intensity of withdrawal symptoms can help manage their expectations and reduce anxiety, potentially increasing their chances of successful cessation.
The distress from withdrawal symptoms is a major driver of relapse. By addressing these symptoms, nurses can help break the cycle of dependence.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the core concept of the question, which is the 'withdrawal symptoms of Cannabis'.
Evaluate each of the initial options (A, B, and C) based on your knowledge of substance withdrawal.
Recognize that Insomnia, Anorexia, Headache, and Cold Sweating are all plausible symptoms of withdrawal from a substance.
Check the search results or your knowledge base to confirm that each of these is specifically linked to cannabis withdrawal.
When you confirm that options A, B, and C are all correct, look for an option like 'All of the above'.
Select 'All of the above' as it is the most comprehensive and accurate answer, encompassing all the valid symptoms listed.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Cannabis Withdrawal Symptoms
Stem keywords: withdrawal symptoms, Cannabis
Lead-in keywords: What are
Negative lead-in flag: false

Question ID

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Reference Book

E6 Kaplan Sadock's Synopsis of Psychiatry-2022 (pp 1-3768 of 3768) pp. 930-932, 931-933

E6 Robert Boland, Marcia L. Verduin - Kaplan and Sadock's Comprehensive Text of Psychiatry-Wolters Kluwer Health (2024) (pp 1-16525 of 16525) p. 4383-4385

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