2 Amphetamine is a central nervous system stimulant that, when taken in excess quantity, may cause adverse effects such as anxiety, insomnia, delirium, and hallucinations. The immediate action to be taken in this case is to sedate the patient. Sedatives are used specifically to induce sleep in the patient. Administering an opioid may not treat the condition of the patient, because the main therapeutic effect of an opioid is to relieve pain. Analgesics are used to relieve pain. Depressant drugs are used to treat anxiety, irritability, and tension. They may cause mild sedation, but are not intended to treat a stimulant overdose.

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A patient with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder who receives amphetamine therapy has accidentally consumed an excess dose of amphetamine. Which type of medication will the nurse expect to administer? 1 An opioid 2 A sedative 3 An analgesic 4 A depressant More test answers on https://studyhippo.com/pharmacology-chapter-17-substance-abuse/

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