HESI Registered Nurse EXIT Practice Exam

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What term describes the unpleasant feeling commonly experienced following a cocaine high?

Craving
Crashing
Outward bound
Nodding out

The correct answer is: Crashing

The term that describes the unpleasant feeling commonly experienced following a cocaine high is "crashing." This phenomenon occurs as the effects of the drug wear off. During the high, cocaine stimulates the central nervous system, leading to increased energy, euphoria, and enhanced alertness. However, as the drug leaves the system, individuals often experience a sudden drop in mood and energy, accompanied by irritability, fatigue, depression, and cravings for more of the substance. This rebound effect is referred to as crashing and is a significant aspect of the addictive cycle associated with cocaine use. The other terms do not accurately describe this particular experience. Craving refers to the intense desire for the drug, which can occur during or after use but does not specifically denote the aftermath of a high. Outward bound is not a term related to drug use or its effects, and nodding out typically describes a state of drowsiness or a heavy sedative effect often associated with opioids, rather than the crash that follows a stimulant like cocaine.