02-27-2007, 06:13 PM
A 20-year-old male presents complaining of nausea, stomach cramps, and insomnia for the past day. On exam, the patient is an ill-appearing, anxious man. He is sweating and has a fever of 101.8°F. His pulse is 98, and his blood pressure is 110/70. You also note piloerection and diffuse rhinorrhea. His friends who brought him in report that the patient has been using drugs, but they are unsure about which one. From which of the following is this patient most likely suffering withdrawal?
A Alcohol
B Barbiturates
C Benzodiazepines
D Cocaine
E Opiates
A Alcohol
B Barbiturates
C Benzodiazepines
D Cocaine
E Opiates