Question

A 19-year-old man presents to the Emergency Department agitated, sweating, with dilated pupils, tachycardia (130 bpm), and hypertension (170/100 mmHg). He admits to taking 'some pills' at a party. He is having jerky movements of his limbs. What substance is most likely responsible for his symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Cocaine

Answer

Heroin

Answer

Cannabis

Answer

Alcohol

Answer

MDMA (Ecstasy)

Practice question

A 19-year-old man presents to the Emergency Department agitated, sweating, with dilated pupils, tachycardia (130 bpm), and hypertension (170/100 mmHg). He admits to taking 'some pills' at a party. He is having jerky movements of his limbs. What substance is most likely responsible for his symptoms?