NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
TOXICOLOGY
Question
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increase feelings of energy and alertness while suppressing appetite.
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stimulants
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narcotics
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hallucinogens
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depressants
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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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