In addition to its anticonvulsant activity, phenytoin is also indicated in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias due to:

a. Hypoxia
b. Benzodiazepine overdose
c. Narcotic overdose
d. Digitalis toxicity


d
Rationale: a. Hypoxia should be treated with ventilation and oxygenation.
b. Benzodiazepine overdose should be treated with Romazicon.
c. Narcotic overdose should be managed with naloxone.
d. Correct.

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