NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

TOXICOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
increase feelings of energy and alertness while suppressing appetite.
A
stimulants
B
narcotics
C
hallucinogens
D
depressants
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Stimulants induce alertness, elevated mood, wakefulness, increased speech and motor activity and decrease appetite.

Detailed explanation-2: -The immediate psychological effects of stimulant administration include a heightened sense of well-being, euphoria, excitement, and alertness, and increases in motor activity, similar to what would be seen in a manic state. Stimulants also reduce appetite and may result in insomnia.

Detailed explanation-3: -Prescription stimulants increase alertness, attention, and energy. Their misuse, including overdose, can also lead to psychosis, anger, paranoia, heart, nerve, and stomach problems.

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