Which of the following medications is administered for ingestion of clitocybe mushrooms?
A) Pyridostigmine (Mestinon)
B) Donepezil (Aricept)
C) Rivastigmine (Exelon)
D) Atropine sulfate
D
Feedback:
Atropine sulfate is the specific antidote for mushroom poisoning. Pyridostigmine, donepezil, and rivastigmine are all cholinergic agents that would contribute to the symptoms of toxicity.
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