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londonang

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The nurse should keep current with research being conducted on some substances. For instance, marijuana has been found to:
 
  a. produce low rates of tolerance even with regular use.
  b. reduce nausea experienced by clients undergoing chemotherapy.
  c. lead to heroin addiction and antisocial behavior.
  d. reduce the likelihood of myocardial infarction with regular use.

Question 2

A client presents to an emergency department with tics, tremors, paranoia, and picking at their clothes. The nurse should:
 
  a. send a blood specimen to the lab for serum blood alcohol concentration.
  b. notify the health care provider that client is a barbiturate abuser.
  c. further assess the client for cocaine use.
  d. monitor the client for further evidence of track marks for heroin abuse.


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prumorgan

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is a false statement.
B Correct: This is a positive medical effect of marijuana.
C Incorrect: There is not scientific evidence to support this.
D Incorrect: There is not scientific evidence to support this.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: The client is not exhibiting manifestations of alcohol abuse.
B Incorrect: The client is not exhibiting manifestations of barbiturate abuse.
C Correct: The client is exhibiting manifestations of cocaine abuse.
D Incorrect: The client is not exhibiting manifestations of heroin abuse.


londonang

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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