Which of the following is NOT a RED DANES symptom of PCP intoxication?

• A. Rage
• B. Dilated pupils
• C. Nystagmus
• D. Seizures

Answer: (D)

PCP intoxication has a recognizable cluster of signs captured by the RED DANES mnemonic, which highlights the most characteristic features clinicians look for. Rage describes the aggressive, belligerent behavior PCP can provoke. Dilated pupils reflect sympathetic-predominant autonomic activation, a common finding. Nystagmus is a classic, frequently tested clue of PCP’s central effects. Seizures, while possible in severe cases, are not part of this typical RED DANES pattern and are not the hallmark feature used to identify PCP intoxication. Understanding this helps you focus on the core clues—aggression, pupil dilation, and nystagmus—when assessing suspected PCP intoxication, while recognizing seizures can occur but aren’t part of the mnemonic’s defining set.