Law enforcement requests your assistance to evaluate a young female whom they believe has overdosed. The patient is conscious, is displaying bizarre behavior, and is very restless. Her BP is 170/90 mm Hg and her heart rate is 130 beats/min. You see needle tracks on both of her arms. She is MOST likely under the influence of:
A) a powerful narcotic.
B) methamphetamine.
C) a sedative-hypnotic.
D) a benzodiazepine.
Ans: B) methamphetamine.
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