A patient enters the emergency room with complaints of visual changes, drowsiness, and tinnitus. The patient is confused and hyperventilating. These symptoms may be attributable to which of the following?
A) Acute acetaminophen toxicity
B) Salicylism
C) Ibuprofen overdose
D) Caffeine overdose
B
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Salicylism, toxicity due to salicylates that may be associated with chronic use, is characterized by dizziness, tinnitus, difficulty hearing, and mental confusion. Ibuprofen overdose will cause gastric mucosal damage. Caffeine overdose will produce tachycardia.
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