A 29-year-old male patient is admitted to the intensive care unit with the following symptoms: restlessness,hyperactive reflexes,talkativeness,confusion and periods of panic and euphoria,tachycardia,and fever.The nurse suspects that he may be experiencing the effects of taking which substance?

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The symptoms listed are consistent with the effects of stimulants, such as cocaine or amphetamines. Opioids would cause drowsiness and respiratory depression, while alcohol and depressants would cause sedation and decreased reflexes.

A 29-Year-Old Male Patient Is Admitted to the Intensive Care