A drug with properties and effects similar to known substances but having a slightly altered chemical structure. Some drugs are often not illegal since they are somewhat different than well-
defined restricted or illegal substances. The two typical categories are cannabinoids (lab produced
THC or marijuana substitutes) and cathinoes, which are designed to mimic the effects of cocaine or
methamphetamines.
Synthetic drugs
O Cannabinoids
O Amphetamine
O Work ethic

The nurse is providing immediate postprocedure care to a client who had a thoracentesis to relieve a tension pneumothorax that resulted from rib fractures. the goal is that the client will exhibit normal respiratory functioning, and the nurse provides instructions to assist the client with this goal. which client statement indicates that further instruction is needed? 1. "i will lie on the affected side for an hour." 2. "i can expect a chest x-ray exam to be done shortly." 3. "i will let you know at once if i have trouble breathing." 4. "i will notify you if i feel a crackling sensation in my chest."