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waynest

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A patient suffering from tachycardia and palpitations would most likely be experiencing the signs of drug toxicity from which of the following?
 
  1. Nicotine
  2. Alcohol
  3. Benzodiazepines
  4. Marijuana

Question 2

A nurse is preparing to admit a patient suspected of overdose. The nurse knows to suspect which drugs as being the most commonly abused?
 
  1. Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
  2. Nicotine
  3. Marijuana
  4. Amobarbital (Amytal)
  5. Secobarbital (Seconal)


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nathang24

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: Signs of nicotine toxicity include heart palpitations, tachydysrhythmias, confusion, depression, and seizures.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: Legal prescriptions such as methylphenidate (Ritalin) have become frequent drugs of abuse.
Rationale 2: Nicotine is one of the most commonly abused drugs.
Rationale 3: Marijuana is the most frequently abused illegal drug.
Rationale 4: The medical use of barbiturates has declined, decreasing illicit abuse.
Rationale 5: The medical use of barbiturates has declined, decreasing illicit abuse.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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