A15-Year-Old Boy Is Brought to the Emergency Department After Ingestion

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Multiple Choice

A15-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department after ingestion of unkown medication. On arrival, he is lethargic and confused, his blood pressure is 76/46 mm Hg, pulse is 38/min, and respirations are 16/min.  Pupils are 3 mm and reactive.  Oropharynx is normal.  Examination shows bilateral wheezing.  There is no peripheral edema.  Capillary refill is 3 seconds.  There is no diaphoresis.  Which of the following categories of medication did this patient most likely ingest?

• A)Beta blocker
• B)Cardiac glycoside
• C)Opioid
• D)Organophosphate
• E)Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

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