Question

which of the following is an effect of using cocaine? (select all that apply) it can transmit stds if injected. it can cause heart problems. it can damage the inside of the nose. it can cause eye twitching.

Explanation:

• "It can transmit STDs if injected": Sharing needles for cocaine injection can transmit blood - borne infections including STDs (if the source has an STD), so this is correct.
• "It can cause heart problems": Cocaine use can lead to increased heart rate, blood pressure, and can cause arrhythmias, heart attacks, etc., so this is correct.
• "It can damage the inside of the nose": Snorting cocaine can damage the nasal mucosa, blood vessels, and cartilage in the nose, so this is correct.
• "It can cause eye twitching": Cocaine can cause neurological and muscular effects including eye twitching (myoclonus - like symptoms), so this is correct.

Answer:

A. It can transmit STDs if injected.
B. It can cause heart problems.
C. It can damage the inside of the nose.
D. It can cause eye twitching.