NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
TOXICOLOGY
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Stimulants
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Narcotics
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Hallucinogens
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Anabolic steroids
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Detailed explanation-1: -Hallucinogens overload the brain with sensory information, causing a distorted sense of reality. They are illegal and have no medical use.
Detailed explanation-2: -Stimulants are a class of drugs that speed up messages travelling between the brain and body. They can make a person feel more awake, alert, confident or energetic. Stimulants include caffeine, nicotine, amphetamines and cocaine.
Detailed explanation-3: -Stimulants are a class of drugs that elevate mood, increase feelings of well‐being, and increase energy and alertness. People who use stimulants become more talkative, energetic, anxious or irritable. Examples of stimulants include cocaine, methamphetamine, amphetamines (including Adderall), MDMA, Molly, and Ecstasy.