An overdose victim presents to the emergency department with an elevated heart rate, decreased blood pressure, dilated pupils, and lethargy, upon arrival to the ICU, she has a generalized tonic-clonic seizure that is treated with IV diazepam and fosphenytoin. Which of the following is the most likely intoxicant?

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An overdose victim presents to the emergency department with an elevated heart rate, decreased blood pressure, dilated pupils, and lethargy, upon arrival to the ICU, she has a generalized tonic-clonic seizure that is treated with IV diazepam and fosphenytoin. Which of the following is the most likely intoxicant?

Correct Answer: A

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Question 2 of 5

Which of the following mechanisms of action most likely contributes to the treatment of parkinsonism?

Correct Answer: B

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Question 3 of 5

Phenytoin is effective for the treatment of all of the following types of seizures except

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4 of 5

The brain-stem centers affected most strongly by barbiturates are the

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5 of 5

The mechanism explaining the clinical picture observed in carbon monoxide poisoning is

Correct Answer: B

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