An adolescent patient has arrived at the emergency department via ambulance after friends reported that she ingested a large quantity of unknown pills after having an argument with her boyfriend
The patient is combative and refuses to divulge the type of pills that she ingested. What lab studies should be performed at this time? Select all that apply.
A) Electrolyte studies
B) T3 and T4
C) Serum osmolality test
D) Liver panel
E) Lipid panel
F) Acetaminophen level
A, C, D, F
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1. Hemolytic anemia 2. Disseminated intravascular coagulation 3. Polycythemia 4. Hemophilia
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