A young adult arrives in the after-hours clinic with euphoria, dilated pupils, an elevated heart rate, and fine tremors of the hands. The patient admits to recent use of an illegal street drug. As the nurse collecting this data, you suspect:
A) LSD
B) "Crack" cocaine
C) Amphetamines
D) Downers
C
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