A Patient Has Been Using an Amphetamine Drug as an Anorexiant

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient has been using an amphetamine drug as an anorexiant for several weeks and asks the nurse about long-term adverse effects of this type of medication.The nurse will explain to the patient that these drugs

• A) can cause cardiac dysrhythmias with continued use.
• B) contribute to the development of narcolepsy.
• C) do not have severe effects when used properly.
• D) will cause orthostatic hypotension.

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