Cocaine is a strong CNS stimulant, and addiction occurs rapidly. The drug is smoked or snorted or injected intravenously. What is one of the dangers of cocaine use?

Liver failure

Cardiac arrythmias

Lung cancer

Kidney damage

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A. Liver failure:
While cocaine may affect multiple organs over time, liver failure is not a common direct effect.

B. Cardiac arrhythmias:
Cocaine causes vasoconstriction and increased sympathetic stimulation, often resulting in arrhythmias, myocardial infarction, and sudden cardiac death.

C. Lung cancer:
Not typically associated with cocaine use. More relevant to long-term tobacco or marijuana smoking.

D. Kidney damage:
While possible through rhabdomyolysis or hypertension, it's not the primary or most immediate danger.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. MOMA
Possibly a typo for MDMA (ecstasy), which is a stimulant with some hallucinogenic properties, but not as potent or long-acting as LSD. Flashbacks are less common with MDMA.

B. LSD
LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) is a powerful hallucinogen. It causes long-lasting trips (8–12+ hours) and can produce flashbacks (hallucinogen persisting perception disorder) long after use.

C. SSRI
SSRIs are antidepressants, not hallucinogens. They do not cause euphoria or flashbacks.

D. PCP
PCP is a dissociative drug, not a classic hallucinogen like LSD. Effects are usually shorter in duration, and flashbacks are less typical.

A. Increased appetite and weight gain B. Increased heart rate C. Low energy and decreased reaction times D. Increased sleepiness

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Increased appetite and weight gain
Meth typically causes appetite suppression and weight loss.

B. Increased heart rate
Meth is a potent stimulant, and tachycardia (increased heart rate) is a common and dangerous sign.

C. Low energy and decreased reaction times
These are signs of depressant use or withdrawal, not stimulant intoxication.

D. Increased sleepiness
Meth causes insomnia and hyperactivity, not sleepiness.

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