Which of the Following Statements About Amphetamine Usage Is FALSE

question 246

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about amphetamine usage is FALSE?

• A)Crystal methamphetamine leads very rapidly to compulsive abuse and severe drug dependence.
• B)Large doses of amphetamines can cause nausea, vomiting, extremely high blood pressure, fatal heart attacks, and disabling strokes.
• C)Amphetamines speed up the use of the body's resources and do not magically supply energy.
• D)Amphetamines are classified as hallucinogenic narcotics.

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Definitions:

Convulsion

A sudden, involuntary contraction of muscles leading to shaking movements often associated with various medical conditions.

Proteinuria

The presence of excess proteins in the urine, often indicative of kidney damage or disease.

Hematuria

The presence of blood in the urine, which can be a sign of various conditions affecting the urinary tract or kidneys.

Chronic Glomerular Nephritis

A long-standing kidney condition characterized by inflammation and damage to the glomeruli, the filtering units of the kidney, leading to progressive kidney failure.