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lindiwe · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A young adult arrives in the after-hours clinic with dilated pupils, an elevated heart rate, extreme sensitivity to sounds around him, sense of being outside of his body, and fine tremors of the hands.

The patient admits to recent use of an illegal street drug. As the nurse collecting this data, you suspect:
A.
LSD.
B.
Crack cocaine.
C.
Amphetamines.
D.
Downers.

Question 2

Randi is a young model. She had been taking high doses of amphetamines to keep her weight down. She recently decided to cut back on the drugs and she is now experiencing amphetamine withdrawal.

She presented to the clinic with which of the following sets of symptoms of amphetamine withdrawal?
A.
Chest pain, palpitations, and diaphoresis
B.
Depression, vivid dreams, and confusion
C.
Euphoria, hyperactivity, and hyperalertness
D.
Diaphoresis, clammy palms, and diarrhea

adf223 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Hallucinogenics like LSD produce a sense of enhanced perception of the environment, which can contribute to a sense of depersonalization and panic.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Withdrawal symptoms also include insomnia and lethargy.