Your 52 year old male patient has been taking double to triple his pain relief medication, but that is not even touching the pain for him. If he was to overdose on the narcotic he takes, he may have signs and symptoms such as:

Your 52 year old male patient has been taking double to triple his pain relief medication, but that is not even touching the pain for him. If he was to overdose on the narcotic he takes, he may have signs and symptoms such as:

A. excitement, increased pulse and breathing rates, dilated pupils, and rapid speech
B. sluggish, sleepiness, and lack of coordination of body and speech
C. fast pulse rate, dilated pupils, flushed face, and "seeing" or "hearing" things
D. reduced pulse rate and rate and depth of breathing, constricted pupils, and sweating

Answer: D

A 32 year old female patient who has overdosed on a hallucinogen may have signs and symptoms such as:

A 32 year old female patient who has overdosed on a hallucinogen may have signs and symptoms such as:

A. excitement, increased pulse and breathing rates, dilated pupils, and rapid speech
B. sluggish, sleepiness, and lack of coordination of body and speech
C. fast pulse rate, dilated pupils, flushed face, and "seeing" or "hearing" things
D. reduced pulse rate and rate and depth of breathing, constricted pupils, and sweating

Answer: C

Your 22 year old male patient has overdosed on a downer, according to his significant other. You can expect to see/observe signs and symptoms such as:

Your 22 year old male patient has overdosed on a downer, according to his significant other. You can expect to see/observe signs and symptoms such as:

A. excitement, increased pulse and breathing rates, dilated pupils, and rapid speech
B. sluggish, sleepiness, and lack of coordination of body and speech
C. fast pulse rate, dilated pupils, flushed face, and "seeing" or "hearing" things
D. reduced pulse rate and rate and depth of breathing, constricted pupils, and sweating

Answer: B

A 21 year old female who has overdosed on an "upper", may have signs and symptoms such as:

A 21 year old female who has overdosed on an "upper", may have signs and symptoms such as:

A. excitement, increased pulse and breathing rates, dilated pupils, and rapid speech
B. sluggish, sleepiness, and lack of coordination of body and speech
C. fast pulse rate, dilated pupils, flushed face, and "seeing" or "hearing" things
D. reduced pulse rate and rate and depth of breathing, constricted pupils, and sweating

Answer: A