Rasmussen Nur249/nur2488 Mental Health Nursing Exam 3 2024

RASMUSSEN NUR249/NUR2488 MENTAL HEALTH NURSING EXAM 3 RASMUSSENNUR249/NUR2488 MENTAL HEALTH NURSING EXAM 3A 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:AlcoholAnswers:PCPAlcohol Methylphenidate CaffeineResponse 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.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?Selected Answer:MarijuanaAnswers:Opioids Alcohol Marijuana AmphetamineResponse 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 typicallyseen with marijuana, alcohol or amphetamines.<span