On the scene of a drug-related emergency, a 22-year-old patient tells you that he has been taking amphetamines because he likes the way that they make him feel. Over the past two days, he has been taking more and more and today he feels as though his heart is racing. He also tells you that he recognizes he has a problem and wants to get help. When you are assessing the patient, which of the
following signs or symptoms would provide further evidence that the patient indeed has been abusing amphetamines?
A) Increased blood pressure
B) Auditory hallucinations
C) Constricted pupils
D) Fatigue and prolonged sleep
A
Health Professions
You might also like to view...
When would an EMT enter the scene of a crime to provide care to the patient?
A) When an additional crew arrives on scene B) When all hazards have been addressed C) When the police return their guns to their holsters D) When the dispatcher informs the crew to enter
Health Professions
Open injury caused by top layer of skin being scraped
a. abrasion b. amputation c. avulsion d. contusion
Health Professions