The nurse is aware that users of inhalants and hallucinogens are a danger to themselves and others because these drugs cause: (Select all that apply.)
a. distortion of senses.
b. impaired sense of time.
c. uncontrolled flashbacks.
d. panic.
e. severely impaired judgment.
A, B, C, D, E
Hallucinogens cause distortion of the senses, an inability to separate fact from fantasy, impaired sense of time, and severely impaired judgment. Users never know whether they will have a good "trip" or a bad one. Uncontrolled flashbacks (feelings and sensations associated with use despite being drug-free) can occur. This group of drugs is very dangerous because use is known to cause panic, paranoia, and death from extremely impaired judgment.
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