In an apparent suicide attempt, a 19-year-old female ingested a full bottle of amitriptyline (Elavil). At present, she is conscious and alert and states that she swallowed the pills approximately 30 minutes earlier. Her blood pressure is 90/50 mm Hg, her pulse is 140 beats/min and irregular, and her respirations are 22 breaths/min with adequate depth. When transporting this patient, you should be MOST alert for:
A. acute respiratory depression.
B. seizures and cardiac arrhythmias.
C. a sudden outburst of violence.
D. an increase in her blood pressure.
Ans: B. seizures and cardiac arrhythmias.
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