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25 yo white F seen in ER c/o chest pain, 8/10 on pain scale. She is hypervigilant and anxious. Pulse = 120, BP 140/97. She has widely dilated pupils. Tox screen is positive. Which of the following is most likely found in tox screen?
a. Ritalin b. heroin c. PCP d. cocaine e. LSD     
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cocaine intox is correct - you see euphoria, psychomotor agitation, pupillary dilation, htn, paranoia, hallucinations esp tactile = cocaine bugs, angina.....
withdrawal SX = hypersomnolent, fatigue, depression, malaise
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