Brianna Has Been Pushing Herself for Several Months Now

question 79

Multiple Choice

Brianna has been pushing herself for several months now. As a single mother with a full-time job during the day and college classes at night, she does not have any time for herself. Having enough money to pay the bills each month has been a source of stress for Brianna and right now there seems to be no end in sight to her financial difficulties. Lately, Brianna has been getting more viruses, aches, and pains than usual. Selye's general adaptation syndrome (GAS) suggests that Brianna is in the ________________ phase.

• A)exhaustion
• B)resistance
• C)alarm
• D)arousal

Understand the role of CNS stimulants in historical contexts.

Differentiate among amphetamine compounds based on their physicochemical properties.

Know the safety concerns and side effects associated with amphetamine use.

Understand the historical and current medical uses of ephedrine.

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Definitions:

Antagonistic Drugs

Medications that block or reduce the action of neurotransmitters or hormones, often by competing for their receptors.

Contingency Management

A behavioral therapy which utilizes reward systems to reinforce desirable behaviors and reduce undesirable ones.

Cocaine Abusers

Individuals who engage in the excessive or compulsive use of cocaine, leading to significant impairment, distress, and potentially addictive behavior.

Opioid Antagonists

Medications that block the effects of opioids at their receptor sites, used to treat opioid overdose or addiction.