An illegal drug stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, causing the user to appear tranquilized. What could indicate to a paramedic whether or not the person took this drug?

A. High blood pressure and drooling

B. Low blood pressure and drooling

C. High blood pressure and dry mouth

D. Low blood pressure and dry mouth

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Mccall

11 September, 07:25

An illegal drug stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, causing the user to appear tranquilized. What could indicate to a paramedic whether or not the person took this drug?

A. High blood pressure and drooling

B. Low blood pressure and drooling

C. High blood pressure and dry mouth

D. Low blood pressure and dry mouth

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Giovani Sweeney · Answer 1

B. Low blood pressure and drooling. If the user is tranquilized, he would not be able to hinder the production of saliva, leading to drooling. And if the victim was tranquilized, his heart would slow down, not speed up, resulting in a lower blood pressure.