When a 22-Year-Old Patient Presents in the Emergency Department with the Characteristics

question 4

Multiple Choice

When a 22-year-old patient presents in the emergency department with the characteristics of severe Parkinson's,the nurse suspects an overdose of:

• A) marijuana.
• B) cocaine.
• C) amphetamines.
• D) Valium.

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Definitions:

Carotenemia

A condition characterized by yellow-orange discoloration of the skin caused by increased levels of carotene in the blood, often from consuming large amounts of carotene-rich foods.

Acrocyanosis

A condition marked by blueness of the extremities due to decreased oxygenation of the blood.

Purpura

A condition characterized by the appearance of purple spots on the skin, resulting from small blood vessels leaking under the skin.

Petechiae

Tiny, round spots appearing on the skin due to bleeding under the skin, often red, purple, or brown in color, and can indicate a range of medical conditions.