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RYAN BANYAN · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A patient uses marijuana at least three times a week. The nurse can anticipate which patient responses from marijuana use of this frequency? (Select all that apply.)

a. Decreased enjoyment of food
b. Increased interpersonal interactions
c. Enhanced ability to perceive the emotions of others
d. Increased sensitivity to visual stimuli
e. Relaxation

Question 2

A nurse is conducting a smoking cessation class in the community and is discussing the physiologic effects of nicotine. The nurse is correct to teach that physiologic effects of nicotine include which of the following findings? (Select all that apply.)

a. Increased blood pressure
b. Decreased gastric acid
c. Vomiting
d. Suppression of nausea
e. Increased alertness
f. Suppression of appetite

juliaf · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D, E
Marijuana, used with the frequency described, increases sensitivity to visual stimuli and relaxation. It also increases the appetite and enjoyment of food.
When used with the frequency described, marijuana increases, not decreases, the enjoyment of food.
When used with the frequency described, marijuana does not increase interpersonal interactions, nor does it enhance the ability to perceive the emotions of others, and it may even cause indifference.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C, E, F
The physiologic effects of nicotine include increased blood pressure and other cardiovascular effects, vomiting, increased alertness, and suppression of appetite.
Decreased gastric acid and suppression of nausea are not physiologic responses associated with nicotine use.