The hallmark of tricyclic antidepressant overdose is/are:
a. Respiratory depression
b. Lethargy
c. Nausea and vomiting
d. Cardiac arrhythmias
d
Rationale: a. This is characteristic of opiate overdose.
b. Lethargy is present with many overdose situations and is not specific.
c. Nausea and vomiting is present with many orally ingested toxins.
d. Correct.
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interim report. status report. final report. rehabilitation report.
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A. Green zone B. Yellow zone C. Red zone D. Blue zone E. Orange zone
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The therapeutic value of a medication is called its ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).