A patient is brought to the emergency department by a family member. The patient reports symptoms of paranoia and believes they are being followed. The patient presents with an elevated body temperature, elevated pulse, and high blood pressure. The nurse suspects that this patient is abusing which of the following drugs?

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Elevated body temperature, elevated pulse, and high blood pressure are all common physical symptoms of cocaine abuse. Additionally, paranoia and the belief of being followed can be indicative of cocaine-induced paranoia. The other options are not typically associated with these symptoms.

A Patient Is Brought to the Emergency Department by a Family