A 36-year-old farmer presents after accidental exposure to organophosphate insecticide. He has salivation, lacrimation, bronchospasm, bradycardia and ...

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A 36-year-old farmer presents after accidental exposure to organophosphate insecticide. He has salivation, lacrimation, bronchospasm, bradycardia and muscle fasciculations. What is the most important initial specific treatment?

Accepted Answer

IM atropine titrated to drying of secretions

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IV benzodiazepines only

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High-dose corticosteroids

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Immediate haemodialysis

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Oral activated charcoal only

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Organophosphate poisoning

A 36-year-old farmer presents after accidental exposure to organophosphate insecticide. He has salivation, lacrimation, bronchospasm, bradycardia and muscle fasciculations. What is the most important initial specific treatment?