The Patient Reports Taking an Opioid Medication in Large Dosages

question 43

Short Answer

The patient reports taking an opioid medication in large dosages for the past several years.While in the hospital,the patient is not prescribed the medication and develops tachycardia,hypertension,sweating,and tremors.He becomes confused and experiences visual hallucinations.The nurse recognizes these signs as indicative of _____________.

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Definitions:

Sweating

The process of secreting fluid from the skin's sweat glands, an important means of thermoregulation.

Cool Bodies

Typically refers to objects or organisms that have a temperature lower than the surrounding environment, often implicating mechanisms of heat loss or reduced heat production.

Humans

Homo sapiens, the only extant members of the subtribe Hominina, characterized by their ability to use complex language, engage in abstract thinking, and create and use complex tools.

High Protein Content

High protein content refers to foods or substances that are rich in proteins, which are essential for the growth and repair of body tissues.