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11Alexandr11 [23.1K]
3 years ago
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A 14-year-old boy has ataxia. He is brought to the local emergency department, where he appears euphoric, emotionally labile, an

d a bit disoriented. He has nystagmus and hypersalivation. Many notice his abusive language. Which of the following agents is mostlikely responsible for his condition?
a. Alcohol
b. Amphetamines
c. Barbiturates
d. Cocaine
e. Phencyclidine (PCP)
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Lana71 [14]3 years ago
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The agent responsible for the condition of the boy is Phencyclidine (PCP).

Phencyclidine is also commonly referred to as angel dust. The drug causes mind-altering effects. Some of the effects of the drug include distorted sound perception, hallucinations, hyperactivity, violent behavior etc.

It is a recreational drug and can be taken through the mouth, smoked, or injected into the body system. .

Since the boy appears euphoric, emotionally labile, disoriented and has hypersalivation, then this is the effect of taking Phencyclidine.

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