A 38-year-old woman presents to the ophthalmologist for a routine eye examination. She is given intraocular pilocarpine. She was supposed to be administered two drops in each to dilate the eyes for the examination. Unfortunately, the eyedrops were administered by a new technician who inadvertently administered 10 drops of pilocarpine in each eye. Which of the following agents should be immediately given to the patient?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Atropine, an anticholinergic agent, can counteract the effects of excessive pilocarpine, which is a cholinergic agonist, by blocking muscarinic receptors.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Aspirin (choice A) is linked to Reye's syndrome, a rare liver/brain disorder in children post-viral infection. Acetaminophen (choice B), Ibuprofen (choice C), and Naproxen (choice D) aren't associated. This contraindication limits aspirin's pediatric use.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: High-potency antipsychotics have fewer anticholinergic side effects (e.g., dry mouth, constipation) compared to low-potency antipsychotics, but they are more likely to cause extrapyramidal symptoms like parkinsonism.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Diuretics especially thiazides are commonly used as first-line agents for mild hypertension.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Carbamazepine is a commonly used antiepileptic drug for the treatment of partial seizures. Given the patient's diagnosis and symptoms, Carbamazepine would be a likely choice for the neurologist to prescribe in this case.