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dalyningkenk

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on: Jul 3, 2018
The hallmark of tricyclic antidepressant overdose is/are:
 
  a. Respiratory depression
  b. Lethargy
  c. Nausea and vomiting
  d. Cardiac arrhythmias

Question 2

Partial airway obstructions should be treated with:
 
  a. encouragement to cough c. chest compressions b. abdominal thrusts d. airway-opening maneuvers


angrybirds13579

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d
Rationale: a. This is characteristic of opiate overdose.
b. Lethargy is present with many overdose situations and is not specific.
c. Nausea and vomiting is present with many orally ingested toxins.
d. Correct.

Answer to Question 2

a


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