A client who has a history of amphetamine abuse comes to the ...

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A client who has a history of amphetamine abuse comes to the clinic and informs the nurse that she has stopped taking all drugs. To ensure the client's safety, the nurse should inform the client that withdrawal from amphetamines can cause:
 
  1. an extreme increase in appetite.
  2. nausea and vomiting.
  3. life-threatening respiratory depression.
  4. lethargy and depression.

Question 2

The nurse is providing an educational seminar at a high school on the abuse of anabolic steroids. What should the nurse explain as a dangerous potential complication of this drug?
 
  1. Severe acne
  2. Hypotension
  3. A deepened voice
  4. An increased risk of prostate cancer

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 4

1. Amphetamine withdrawal does not cause an extreme increase in appetite.
2. Amphetamine withdrawal does not cause nausea and vomiting.
3. Withdrawal is uncomfortable but not life-threatening.
4. Withdrawal commonly causes clients to feel lethargic and to experience depression.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 4

1. Acne is a side effect, but not dangerous.
2. Hypertension, not hypotension, is a major side effect.
3. A deep voice is a side effect, but not dangerous.
4. Increased risks of prostate and liver cancer are potential dangerous complications.