Toxicology USMLE Step 1 Practice Question
A 7-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department after ingesting unknown berries from a garden 2 hours ago. He is agitated and hallucinating, with flushed skin, temperature 39.2°C, heart rate 128/min, and blood pressure 142/88 mmHg. Physical examination reveals widely dilated pupils, dry mucous membranes, urinary retention, and absent bowel sounds. Serum electrolytes are normal. Which of the following drugs is most appropriate if supportive care is insufficient and no contraindications are present?
Answer choices
- APhysostigmineCorrect answer
- BPropranolol
- CPralidoxime
- DPilocarpine eye drops only
- EAtropine
- FBenztropine
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