A patient is brought to the emergency department. He is restless, has dilated pupils, is sweating, has a runny nose and tearing eyes, and complains of muscle and joint pains. His girlfriend thought he had influenza, but she became concerned when his temperature went up to 39.4 C. She admits that he has been a heavy drug user, but he has been trying to stop on his own. The nurse suspects that the patient is experiencing withdrawal symptoms from which substance?

A) Alcohol
B) Heroin
C) Cocaine
D) Sedatives

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Adaly Alvarez · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Withdrawal symptoms of opiates, such as heroin, are similar to the clinical picture of influenza and include symptoms such as dilated pupils, lacrimation, runny nose, tachycardia, fever, restlessness, muscle and joint pains, and other symptoms. These symptoms are not consistent with withdrawal form alcohol, cocaine, or sedatives.

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