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stephzh

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An adolescent is brought to the emergency department with a suspected drug overdose.
 
  The child has not eaten for days but is nauseated, diaphoretic, clenching the teeth, and complaining of blurred vision. Which substance did this adolescent most likely use?
  A) Cocaine
  B) Alcohol
  C) Hallucinogens
  D) Ecstasy

Question 2

The mother of an adolescent says that the child used to do
 
  great in school but since using drugs the child has no motivation, is never on time, and makes the worst decisions, especially when he is driving. Which substance is this adolescent most likely abusing?
  A) Amphetamines
  B) Anabolic steroids
  C) Cocaine
  D) Marijuana



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: D

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D



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