The population health nurse is teaching a class about substance abuse. A portion of the class discusses the desirable initial effects of some of the substances. Which substances should be cited as producing a euphoric initial effect?

Question

1. Phencyclidine (PCP).
2. Cocaine.
3. Nicotine.
4. Amphetamines.
5. Inhalants.

Answer 1

Answer: 2, 4, 5
Explanation: 2. PCP causes heightened sensitivity to stimuli, mood elevation, a sense of omnipotence, and relaxation. Cocaine produces euphoria, a sense of competence, increased energy, and clarity of thought. Nicotine produces feelings of well-being, increases mental acuity and ability to concentrate, and heightens one's sense of purpose. Amphetamines produce feelings of euphoria, energy, confidence, increased ability to concentrate, and improved physical performance. Inhalants usually produce a sense of euphoria, loss of inhibition, and excitement.
4. PCP causes heightened sensitivity to stimuli, mood elevation, a sense of omnipotence, and relaxation. Cocaine produces euphoria, a sense of competence, increased energy, and clarity of thought. Nicotine produces feelings of well-being, increases mental acuity and ability to concentrate, and heightens one's sense of purpose. Amphetamines produce feelings of euphoria, energy, confidence, increased ability to concentrate, and improved physical performance. Inhalants usually produce a sense of euphoria, loss of inhibition, and excitement.
5. PCP causes heightened sensitivity to stimuli, mood elevation, a sense of omnipotence, and relaxation. Cocaine produces euphoria, a sense of competence, increased energy, and clarity of thought. Nicotine produces feelings of well-being, increases mental acuity and ability to concentrate, and heightens one's sense of purpose. Amphetamines produce feelings of euphoria, energy, confidence, increased ability to concentrate, and improved physical performance. Inhalants usually produce a sense of euphoria, loss of inhibition, and excitement.