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james0929

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The nurse is concerned about a coworker who she suspects is abusing amphetamines. Which behavior best validates the nurse's concern?
 
  a. Frantic, excited speech
  b. Poor attention to detail
  c. Poor personal hygiene
  d. Insatiable hunger

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient who was admitted for a lorazepam (Ativan) overdose. Which assessment finding indicates that the patient is experiencing withdrawal?
 
  a. Lethargy
  b. Urine output of 40 mL/hr
  c. Heart rate of 48 beats/min
  d. Blood pressure of 140/90


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mmpiza

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Excited speech, euphoric behavior, increased alertness, and anorexia are indications of abuse of amphetamines.

Answer to Question 2

D
Elevated blood pressure is consistent with withdrawal from a central nervous system (CNS) de-pressant like lorazepam (Ativan), a benzodiazepine. If an individual has been abusing drugs that depress the CNS and goes through withdrawal, other symptoms would include an elevation in pulse, nervousness, and heightened anxiety. The patient would likely be agitated rather than le-thargic and tachycardic. Urine output of 40 mL/hr is a normal finding.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Gracias!

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