For care planning purposes the nurse should understand that the drug that normally produces the
least complicated withdrawal syndrome is
a. cocaine.
b. heroin.
c. amphetamine.
d. diazepam.
B
The withdrawal syndrome for narcotics produces flulike symptoms, including severe aching, but has
fewer profound effects on the cardiovascular, respiratory, and nervous systems than the other
options.
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