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natalie2426

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A group of nursing students is reviewing information about substances that are abused. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as stimulants? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Alcohol
  B) Cocaine
  C) Heroin
  D) Nicotine
  E) Phencyclidine

Question 2

A nurse is obtaining a history from a client who drinks about six cups of coffee and several diet cola drinks per day. The client states, I just cut down my coffee and soda intake to one per day.
 
  Which of the following would the nurse most likely expect to assess? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Headache
  B) Fatigue
  C) Yawning
  D) Flushing
  E) Diuresis


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, D
Stimulants include cocaine and nicotine. Alcohol is a depressant. Heroin is an opioid derivative that depresses the central nervous system. Phencyclidine is classified as a hallucinogen.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, C
The client's decreased intake of caffeine could lead to caffeine withdrawal, manifested by headache, drowsiness, fatigue, craving, impaired psychomotor performance, difficulty concentrating, yawning, and nausea. Flushing and diuresis would be characteristic of caffeine overdose.


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Wow, this really help

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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