Stimulants Flashcards
1
Q
The first symptom reported by patients with emerging amphetamine psychosis is
A
Paranoid ideation
2
Q
Tachycardia, HTN, excessive perspiration, pupils dilated in a college student after attending a party. Drug?
A
Cocaine
3
Q
Tachycardia, dilated pupils, hyper vigilance, anger, HTN, psychotic sis, and chills. UDS show?
A
Amphetamines
4
Q
Maximum time cocaine metabolites detectable in urine?
A
4 days
5
Q
21 y/o male at ED is agitated, believes computers are flashing messages at him, and says “I need my knife to protect myself”. Which substance on UDS?
A
Amphetamines
6
Q
Which of the following areas of the brain is most ass with the reward effects of cocaine?
A
Nucleus accumbens
