You are dispatched to the residence of a 30-year-old female who complains of severe weakness and vomiting. During your assessment, you note that she is incontinent of urine, has copious oral secretions, and is tearing. Her BP is 88/58 mm Hg, pulse is 40 beats/min and weak, and respirations are 24 breaths/min with adequate depth. You should suspect:
A. severe food poisoning.
B. organophosphate poisoning.
C. methamphetamine overdose.
D. that she has abused cocaine.
Answer: B. organophosphate poisoning.
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