What is the diagnosis for Phencyclidine (PCP) Intoxication?

A diagnosis of phencyclidine (PCP) intoxication is based on the recent use of phencyclidine (or a pharmacologically similar substance) that causes:

Significant problematic behavioral changes (e.g., belligerence, assaultiveness, impulsiveness, unpredictability, psychomotor agitation, impaired judgment)
Within 1 hour, two or more of the following symptoms:
- Rapid eye movements
- Hypertension or rapid heartbeat
- Numbness or less responsiveness to pain
- Stumbling, falling down, incoordination
- Slurred speech
- Muscle rigidity
- Seizures or coma
- Hearing sensitivity

The symptoms are not attributable to another medical condition or mental disorder, including intoxication with another substance.

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What is the diagnosis for Phencyclidine (PCP) Intoxication?

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