A confused and combative patient comes into the hospital complaining of "not feeling good." Upon assessment, the nurse notes these vital signs: BP–184/96, temperature–103.7° F, pulse–108/minute, and respirations–24/minute
Other findings include hallucinations and psy-chosis. The nurse recognizes these findings as consistent with which of the following drug over-doses? a. PCP
b. Mescaline
c. DMT
d. LSD
A
Toxic effects from PCP include hallucinations, confusional states, combativeness, and psychosis. The psychosis closely resembles schizophrenia. Extreme overdose can produce hypertension, coma, seizures, and muscular rigidity.
Mescaline, DMT, and LSD symptoms may manifest as acute panic reactions and visual distur-bances.
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