An elderly woman is taking multiple prescription medications for hypertensive heart disease and depression. She proceeded to take pseudoephedrine over the counter and began experiencing palpitations. She went to the ER and was treated and released. Which code would be first listed?

A) Poisoning
B) Adverse Effect
C) Palpitations
D) Depression


A

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