The nurse is concerned about a coworker who exhibits a sign of amphetamine abuse, such as:
a. excited speech.
b. attention to detail.
c. sluggish, slurred speech.
d. eating sweets constantly.
A
Excited speech, euphoric behavior, increased alertness, and anorexia are indications of abuse of amphetamines.
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