Thursday October 8, 1998 - Question 13

Which of the following statements about phencyclidine and ketamine is correct?

A. Ketamine, an arylcyclohexylamine, is an analogue of phencyclidine.

B. Ketamine, also known as Special K, is abused for its euphoric effects.

C. Only vertical nystagmus is observed following phencyclidine exposure.

D. Unlike ketamine, phencyclidine is not known to cause an emergence phenomenon after exposure.

E. Due to its anesthetic properties, phencyclidine is not known to cause seizures.
 
 

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