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  #1

I could not find the explanation to this qs in USMLE CD:

Young female,restless, agitated,refusing to be examined,slightly dilated pupil.Which drug is she abusing? Cocaine or Exstacy.How to differenciate?




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  #2

There is other specific sign except that in Cocain seizures and formication is present .Otherwise Lab can decide

Amphetamine = amphetamine in the urine /blood

Cocaine = Benzoylecgonine in the urine /blood


  #3

both sympatomimetics, ecstasy has + serotoninergic effect. Very similar, what is the other options/whole scenario.







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