A patient is thin,tense,jittery,and has dilated pupils.The patient says,"I'm burning up.I need help." The patient allows a temperature to be taken (it is 104° F),then becomes suspicious and says,"You could be trying to kill me." The patient refuses further examination.Abuse of which substance is most likely?

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The physical symptoms are consistent with CNS stimulation.Suspicion and paranoid ideation are also present.Amphetamine use is likely.PCP use would probably result in bizarre,violent behavior.Barbiturates and heroin would result in symptoms of CNS depression.

A Patient Is Thin,tense,jittery,and Has Dilated Pupils