A College-Age Student Is Brought to the Emergency Department by Friends

question 7

Multiple Choice

A college-age student is brought to the emergency department by friends after consuming NoDoz tablets along with several cups of coffee and a few energy drinks. The patient is complaining of nausea and diarrhea and appears restless. The nurse understands that

• A) arrhythmias and convulsions may occur.
• B) caffeine dependence does not occur.
• C) effects of the substances will wear off shortly.
• D) severe adverse effects do not occur.

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