Which symptom would the health care provider expect to see in a patient receiving metham-phetamine (Desoxyn)?
a. Decreased temperature
b. Increased blood pressure
c. Suppressed appetite
d. Relief of chest pain
ANS: C
Methamphetamine is a psychomotor stimulant used to suppress the appetite and cause weight loss in selected obese patients. It can also be used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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