NSG 322 TOPIC 11 SUBSTANCE ABUSE OTHER DRUGS ( UPDATED 2025 ) | QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS AND COMPREHENSIVE RATIONALES | GRADED A+

NSG 322 TOPIC 11 SUBSTANCE ABUSE OTHER DRUGS

1. Overdose effects of CNS stimulants
Answer:
Respiratory distress
Hyper pyre is
Convulsions
Coma
Stroke
MI
Death

2. Overdose treatment for CNS stimulants
Answer:

Antipsychotics

Ambient cooling for hyper pyre is

Diazepam for convulsions

3. Cocaine and Crack withdrawal
Answer: 3 phases

Crash phase- anxiety, depression, craving peaks, agitation

Second phase- No motivation anhedonia ( 10 weeks)
Relapse is more likely


Third phase- Intermittent craving (undetermined length of time)


4. Antidepressants such as desipramine
Answer: Help with norepinephrine imbalance,aids in sleep

5. Dopamine agonist such as bromocriptine helps with
Answer: Cravings

6. Nicotine can be a
Answer: Stimulant, depressant, tranquilizer

, 7. Medical sequelae of nicotine
Answer:
Cancer of the mouth throat or lungs
Emphysema
CV disease

8. Withdrawal symptoms of nicotine
Answer:
Strong cravings
Irritability
Impatience
Increase appertite

9. Drugs available to break addiction/prevent relapse
Answer:
Bupropion
Varenicline
Nicotine

10. Caffeine positive effects
Answer: Increased alertness/decreased fatigue, lower risk ofCVD, lower risk of diabetes,
increased metabolic rate

11. Caffeine negative effects
Answer: Overdose is rare and must drink 5 grams to be fatal


Increased BP tachycardia, heartburn, irregular bowel movements excess urination


12. Marijuana has both
Answer: Depressant and hallucinogenic properties

13. Active ingredient in Marijuana
Answer: Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)

14. Marijuana desired effects
Answer:
Euphoria
Detachment
Relaxation

15. Long term effects of Marijuana
Answer: lethargy, anhedonia, difficulty concentrating,loss of memory