MENTAL HEALTH NURSING EXAM 3

NUR249/NUR2488 MENTAL HEALTH NURSING EXAM 3 1)A patient with a history of cocaine use reports a concurrent history of using other drugs in order to counteract the effects of cocaine. Which drug is this patient likely to have abused? Selected Answer: Alcohol Answers: PCP Alcohol Methylphenidate Caffeine Response Feedback: 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.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 oSelectedAnswerMarijuanaAnswers:OpioidsAlcoholMarijuanaAmphetamineResponse Feedback: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