A nurse is providing education to a group of patients regarding amphetamines. To evaluate the group's understanding, the nurse asks a participant what effects amphetamines would have on her
The participant shows that she understands the effects of these drugs if she gives which of the following answers? (Select all that apply.) a. Amphetamines increase fatigue.
b. Amphetamines suppress the perception of pain.
c. Amphetamines increase appetite.
d. Amphetamines increase the heart rate.
e. Amphetamines elevate mood.
B, D, E
At customary doses, amphetamines increase wakefulness and alertness, reduce fatigue, elevate mood, and augment self-confidence and initiative. Amphetamines also suppress appetite and the perception of pain and increase the heart rate.
Amphetamines do not increase fatigue or appetite.
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