When assessing a patient who has ingested flunitrazepam (Rohypnol), the nurse would expect:
a. acrophobia
b. hypothermia
c. hallucinations
d. anterograde amnesia
ANS: D
Flunitrazepam is also known as the date rape drug; it produces disinhibition and a relaxation of voluntary muscles, as well as anterograde amnesia for events that occur. The other options do not reflect symptoms commonly observed after use of this drug.
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