NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
TOXICOLOGY
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Depressant
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Stimulant
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Narcotic
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Anabolic Steroid
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Detailed explanation-1: -A type of drug that increases the levels of certain chemicals in the brain and increases alertness, attention, energy, and physical activity. Central nervous system stimulants also raise blood pressure and increase heart rate and breathing rate.
Detailed explanation-2: -Stimulants. Stimulants speed up the central nervous system and may be used by athletes to reduce fatigue and increase their alertness. They include amphetamines, cocaine, ecstasy and methylphenidate (Ritalin), as well as nicotine and caffeine.
Detailed explanation-3: -Stimulants speed up the central nervous system. They act like adrenaline, a hormone that is one of the body’s natural stimulants. Other drugs with similar effects include cocaine, ecstasy, caffeine, and many others.