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Which are side effects of narcotic agonist analgesics? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Hyperalertness with euphoria
  b. Nausea
  c. Dizziness
  d. Flushing
  e. Sweating

Question 2

Lithium is an antimanic drug that is used in the treatment of which condition?
 
  a. Clinical chronic depression
  b. Acute depression
  c. Prolonged sleep psychosis
  d. Manic-depressive psychosis



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C, D, E
Side effects of narcotic agonist analgesics include dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea, drowsiness, sweating, flushing, or stopping of the cough reflex.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Lithium is specifically used for patients with manic-depressive psychosis (bipolar disorder) who are in an acute manic phase.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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