A patient is receiving dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine). Review the following symptoms, and se-lect the one for which the health care provider assesses the patient
a. Bradycardia
b. Lethargy
c. Increased appetite
d. Irritability
ANS: D
Irritability is a known adverse effect of this drug, and others include tachycardia, nocturnal sleep disturbances, tremor, restlessness, amphetamine psychosis, seizures, arrhythmias, anorexia, drug tolerance, and dependency.
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