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kfurse · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

A common toxidrome consisting of decreased level of consciousness, respiratory depression, and miosis involves is:

a. Anticholinergic overdose
b. Amphetamine overdose
c. Cocaine overdose
d. Opiate overdose

Question 2

Which of the following is the most common type of cartilage?

A) Osteo-cartilage B) Elastic C) Fibrocartilage D) Hyaline

cadimas · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 3, 2018

Answer to Question 1

d
Rationale: a. Anticholinergic overdose can be remembered by the mnemonic, Hot as hell, blind as a bat, dry as a bone, red as a beet, and mad as a hatter.
b. Amphetamine overdose is characterized by dilated pupils, anxious behavior, and tachypnea.
c. Cocaine overdose is characterized by dilated pupils, anxious behavior, and tachypnea.
d. Correct.

Answer to Question 2

D