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waynest · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

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)

nathang24 · **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.