A parent tells the school nurse that she suspects that her adolescent child is abusing inhalants. Which of the following signs and symptoms would the nurse expect to see in this adolescent?
a. increased energy, decreased need for sleep, and increased activity
b. aggressiveness or apathy, poor judgment, and neurological signs
c. flu-like symptoms such as chills and fever, bones and muscles aching
d. paranoia, isolating, delusional, and increase in appetite
B
Inhalants produce significant behavioral and psychological changes that may be variable or even seemingly opposite, depending both on the individual and substance. Among the behavioral changes are aggressiveness, apathy, and poor judgment. Neurological symptoms include dizziness, incoordination, slurred speech, unsteady gait, tremor, weakness, and stupor or coma.
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How many vials will be needed for the usual adult dosage of 1 gram?
What will be an ideal response?