On the scene of a drug-related emergency, the 22-year-old patient tells you that he has been taking amphetamines because he likes the way that they make him feel. Over the past two days, he has been taking more and more, and today he feels as though his heart is racing. He also tells you that he recognizes he has a problem and wants to get help. When you are assessing the patient, which sign or symptom would provide further evidence that the patient has been abusing amphetamines?
A) Increased blood pressure
B) Auditory hallucinations
C) Constricted pupils
D) Fatigue and prolonged sleep
A) Increased blood pressure
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