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NUR 2488 NURSING EXAM 3 LATEST FOR 2023/2024 MENTAL HEALTH MCQs

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NUR 2488 NURSING EXAM 3 LATEST FOR 2023/2024 MENTAL HEALTH MCQs •Question 1 A patient with a history of cocaine use reports a concurrent history of using other drugs in order to counteract the eff... ects of cocaine. Which drug is this patient likely to have abused? Selecte d Answer : Alcohol Answers: PCP Alcoh ol Methylphen i date Caffeine Respons e Feedbac k: Alcohol is a depressant which can neutralize the effects of cocaine, which is a stimulant. Caffeine, methylphenidate (used to treat ADHD) and the illegal drug PCP are also stimulating and would only exacerbate the effects of cocaine. •Question 2 A patient is admitted with a heart rate of 53 bpm, respirations 6/min, temp 96.8 and pinpoint pupils. Based on these clinical manifestations, what substance did this patient most likely overdose on? Selecte d Answer : Marijuana Answers: Opioids Alcohol Marijuan a Amphetam ine Respons e Feedbac k: Opioids include prescribed medications such as oxycodone and morphine, and the illegal substance heroin. The above symptoms are typical of opioid overdose, but are not typically seen with marijuana, alcohol or amphetamines. [Show More]

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